Head of Strategy & Projects – Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority
Job Description
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (“NAMFISA; the Authority”) is an independent institution
established by virtue of Act No. 3 of 2001 to regulate and supervise financial institutions in Namibia as mandated
by various acts of Parliament. NAMFISA is an equal opportunity employer and invites competent & suitably qualified
candidates to apply for the following position
THE POSITION REPORTS TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE:
• To strategically lead, plan, organise and control NAMFISA’s
strategy and project management function.
• Manage the development and implementation of consistent
practices of the strategic framework across multiple business
functions in the organization to support the delivery of the
regulatory and supervisory obligations of the Authority to its
customers and stakeholders.
• Assist the Chief Executive Officer with the development,
communication, executing, and sustaining corporate strategic plan
and initiatives.
• Develops, oversees and facilitate the implementation of
specialised projects that support the Organisation’s vision, short-
and long-term plans aligning NAMFISA with international best
practices and relevant non-banking sector regulatory instruments.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Coordinate the development and implementation of strategic and
operational planning frameworks and planning outcomes for the
Authority in the short, medium and long term
• Manages the monitoring and evaluation of specialized project
needs related to the corporate strategy and business plans
• Continuously work to improve NAMFISA’s strategic alignment
with market demands by researching new trends and methods
• Identify areas for improvement for NAMFISA and define potential
business models to employ, estimate opportunity size and
profitability
• Conduct advanced project design, research and development
work on specific components of the financial regulatory system
• Responsible for effective management of assigned projects by
identifying, amongst others, project milestones, costs and
monitoring project progress
• Develop and manage projects budgets and address all deviations
• Advise customers at different levels on specialized project
development issues in accordance with NAMFISA vision, mission,
values and strategic objectives.
• Continuously engage and interact with Department leaders to
ensure the specialized project goals are achieved through
periodic assessments, value chain analysis, scenario planning,
performance analysis and adherence to targets
• Provide strategic direction to the department by developing and
implementing departmental business plan in line with formulated
corporate strategic objectives
• Review and implement the delegation of authority
• Develop and manage the budget of the department
• Manage the operations and capital budgets for the Department
• Ensure adherence to divisional operational budget
• Provide strategic direction and support to Departmental staff to
ensure that objectives are met
• Manage staff in line with policies and procedures
• Train, develop and evaluate employees to enhance their
performance, development, and work product
• Address performance issues and make recommendations for
personnel actions and discipline.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Post graduate qualifications in Finance, Project Management,
Economics, Business Management or related field.
• 8 years Project Management experience of which three (3) years
should have been at middle management level.
• MBA qualification will be an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• NAMFISA mission, vision, values and strategy
• Non-banking financial sector regulations and enforcement
• Financial systems and operations, audits and budgets
• Enterprise risk assessment and management
• Advanced project management
• Regulatory and supervisory frameworks
• Regulated industries
• General business and governance practices
• Interpretation and application of relevant legislation
• Administration principles
SKILLS:
• Strategic direction
• Business planning
• Manage delivery
• People management
• Governance, risk management, compliance and
information/knowledge management
• Financial management
• Quality assurance
• Continuous improvement
• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
REMUNERATION:
NAMFISA offers a market-related total cost to company package based
on work experience and qualifications. The package includes retirement
and medical aid benefits.
We encourage energetic, dynamic and results-driven team players to forward their applications to:
Vacancies
Human Resources Manager, P. O. Box 21250, Windhoek
OR
NIEIS: home
OR
Hand deliver to:
Upper Ground Floor, 51 – 55 Werner List Street, Gutenberg Plaza
OR
E-mail to: [email protected]
Persons with disabilities may apply via the above channels, or via the National Disability Council of Namibia as follows:
Ms. M. Katjinamunene – [email protected]
OR
Ms. M. Ndengu – [email protected]
Deadline for applications: Friday, 07 February 2024
As per Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998, Namibian Citizens from disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities will
receive preferential treatment and are encouraged to apply.
Please note that certified copies of qualifications and identification documents should be attached to your application. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned.
No faxed applications will be accepted.
NAMFISA reserves the right not to make an appointment in this position
