VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates for the position of Senior Property Valuation Engineer. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

Under the direct supervision of Credit Service and Portfolio Management Director, the position holder will be responsible for planning, organizing and conducting activities related with property valuation. He/she is responsible for the conducting/checking of collateral valuation as per the VF MFI policies, procedures and guidelines. He/she will report to Credit Service and Portfolio Management Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertakes the property valuation activity of the Institution as per policy and procedure

• Prepare TOR for selection of Design Consulting Jury for own building construction, review TOR for consultant and actively participate in the selection of consultant.

• Review designs (architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical) and bid documents and participate in contractor selection.

• Review the contract document for design supervision and contract administration, and along with the Design Consulting Jury, review contract documents prepared for the contractor by designated consultants.

• Review and verify payment requests related to construction project, modification or maintenance works and propose payment.

• Follow up and report progress of construction projects as per the predefined particulars and handle issues arising amid construction through close consultation with the relevant bodies of the Institution.

• Supervise and coordinate renovation and modification works at Branch Offices.

• Review standard design and specification of counters, cash cages, sign boxes and follow-up their production and installation vis-à-vis specification.

• Coach and mentor staff under supervision towards effective career development;

• Evaluate the periodic performance of his/her staff;

• Manage disciplinary concerns of supervised staff.

• Undertake similar activities when assigned by his supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification, Skill and Experience:

BSC degree in Civil Engineering field of study.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated work experience preferably in Banking/MFI industries.

Technical and Other Skills

• Extensive knowledge and skill in applying engineering practices, principles and technics in financial institutions

• Ability to deal with a dynamic operational environment and work within timelines.

• Keeping up-to-date with professional changes in engineering standards and property valuation

1. Terms of employment: Permanent

2. Salary & Benefits:     As per the Institution salary scale

3. Closing Date:            December 15, 2025

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can send the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials to VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org.

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Note: -  Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment.