Deadline: Ongoing
Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Associate Director, Housing Finance & Market Development (EMEA) in Pretoria, South Africa.
The Associate Director, Housing Finance & Market Development for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) leads some of Habitat for Humanity International’s (HFHI) largest housing finance projects.
Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Associate Director will perform the following functions-
- Provide global and regional subject matter expertise in housing finance and market development.
- Develop technical support strategies on relevant issues including modeling, strategic planning, innovations, evaluation, and involvement on specific projects.
- Lead global priority projects taken on by EMEA that are advancing our housing finance and market development practices.
- Recommend strategic advocacy opportunities to advance the cause of affordable homeownership for the poor.
- Provide leadership to National Organizations implementing retail lending to ensure industry best practices are mainstreamed in their projects as well as to address the current portfolio challenges.
- Significantly contribute to the overall strategy for the program department.
- Collaborate with the program operations team on National Organization capacities and Housing Finance & Market Development work.
- Collaborate with other departments (particularly finance, legal, and resource development teams) to develop global systems and processes and manage reputation and financial risks associated with borrowing and partnerships.
- Collaborate with resource development department to secure new funds in support of housing finance and market development.
- Working collaboratively, leads the design, definition, and execution of common models and methodologies for Habitat for Humanity’s housing finance services.
- Design and evaluate innovative housing finance and market development programs at National Organizations and with partner financial institutions.
- Consolidate global models and learning in order to develop, refine and standardize best practices.
- Drive collaboration between the program operations team and the housing finance team to ensure knowledge is shared and collaborative working relationship is maintained.
- Provide leadership for Habitat for Humanity’s engagement in the housing finance sector.
- Develop and represent Habitat for Humanity in global alliances (e.g. Opportunity International, SELECT, Rooftops network).
- Cultivate strategic relationships in order to position Habitat for Humanity as a leader in the field of housing finance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business.
- 6-10 years of progressive experience in microfinance, finance, economics, banking, business strategy and development, or related market development activities.
- 5+ years of experience in microfinance.
- 5+ years of experience managing staff.
- MBA or other related master’s degree.
- Experience specifically with housing microfinance.
- Experience working with regional initiatives within Africa strongly preferred.
- Experience with and knowledge of housing finance communities of practice such as SEEP and CGAP.
- Swahili, Arabic and/or French language skills.
- Experience working multi-nationally and managing regional programs.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Ability to analyze complex issues and advise on strategic planning, organizational development, and program implementation.
- Ability to build and manage effective working relationships with global/virtual teams.
- Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent cross-cultural management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel 30% within the Europe, Middle East & Africa region, as well as occasional trips to HQ in the USA.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Habitat for Humanity.
