Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.
IESC is seeking an agriculture banking and microfinance specialist for an anticipated USAID funded agricultural value chain development program in Ethiopia. It is anticipated that the program will strengthen the competitiveness of select value chains, increase access to finance, improve the enabling environment in coordination with the Government of Ethiopia, and stimulate private sector investment and innovation. This position is full-time and based in Ethiopia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Training and coaching bank staff on loan administration;
- Support the development of larger microfinance institutions (MFIs) loan offerings;
- Support the MFIs to develop new lending products that target the agriculture and agribusiness sectors;
- Structure specific lending to women entrepreneurs and the agriculture sector;
- Provide ongoing support to the MFIs to promote MFI capacity development;
- Write scopes of work and support short term technical experts delivering technical assistance and training in Ethiopia;
- Collaborate with local consultants and volunteers to provide enterprise support;
- Draft sections of program reports, identify, and report on program successes and achievements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, finance or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum five years of experience working in microfinance or banking institutions in Ethiopia, ideally with some management responsibility;
- Experience developing and/or marketing microfinance lending products, particularly for women and in the agriculture sector;
- USAID or other donor experience preferred;
- Ethiopian nationals highly encouraged to apply;
- English fluency required.
How to apply:
Visit http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IESCORG&cws=1&rid=149 to submit a resume and cover letter.