Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Jan 2016
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 a branchless banking specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Afghanistan supporting financial sector development. This position will be full-time and based in Afghanistan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide advisory services on mobile payment services and other channels for branchless banking (e.g. mobile banking, Internet banking, etc.);
- Assemble analyze, and communicate facts, evidence, and expert opinions on branchless banking and financial services;
- Develop action plans, convene key stakeholders, facilitate policy changes at the appropriate level;
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and other written materials in accordance with established regulations and guidelines on policy issues or requirements, such as timeframes for requested responses, or required regulatory references;
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, international development, or other relevant field required; Advanced degree preferred;
- Minimum five years of experience in international development, preferably on programs supporting financial sector development;
- Familiarity with regulatory considerations, business models, and good practices in consumer protection;
- Prior professional experience supporting uptake of branchless banking technologies;
- USAID or other donor experience preferred;
- Experience working in Afghanistan or in transitional and/or post-conflict countries highly preferred;
- English fluency required; Dari and Pashto proficiency preferred.
How to apply:
Visit http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IESCORG&cws=1&rid=128 to submit your resume and cover letter.
