Organization: Fundación Capital
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 17 Mar 2017
** What are we offering and who are we?
Fundación Capital is looking for an Operations Officer to support the implementation of the LISTA Initiative in the Dominican Republic, to follow up on the project of financial inclusion with PROSOLI families and to manage new alliances with public, multilateral, cooperative and private sector organizations. We provide a contract for the provision of services for (12) months, with the possibility of being extended according to the performance of the person. This person will be based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We offer a challenging environment, full of opportunities and good partners with whom you can make new proposals, to make your ideas come true.
About us?
Fundación Capital (FundaK) is a pioneer in financial inclusion and innovation incubator for asset growth in low-income populations. We work to eliminate poverty by seeking to expand access to education, capital and productive opportunities. Through alignment with public policies, market mechanisms and advances in digital technology, our projects give millions of poor families the possibility to live their ambitions and decide for themselves how to manage, grow and invest their resources ( www .fundacioncapital.org ).
What are the tasks and responsibilities?
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LISTA Initiative in Dominican Republic:
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Provide technical, administrative and logistic support during the LISTA design, implementation, evaluation and systematization phases.
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Conduct and execute an Operational Plan; And ensure achievement of goals.
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Coordinate and support the government (Social Cabinet and PROSOLI) in the implementation of LISTA and in the management and analysis of the database.
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Coordinate the installation of the new version of the LISTA application for Dominican Republic and support the development of the sub-module on ProSoli.
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Coordinate evaluation activities, including baseline and final survey and other qualitative assessments.
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Support in Projects of Financial / Productive Inclusion:
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Follow up on the financial inclusion project with savings groups.
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Work together with our private partners (banks) to consolidate the financial inclusion of low-income sectors.
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Identify opportunities to connect PROSOLI families and other low-income families with new programs and / or projects.
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Make an impact so that the country's public policies incorporate financial inclusion and education, productive inclusion, digital solutions.
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Manage and complete new projects in the country.
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Support the Capital Project in the documentation of the experience in the country.
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Generate periodical news of the activities that the FK advances in the country.
Who are we looking for?
Personal requirements
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Excellent interpersonal relationships, both with low-income people and with representatives of the Government and the financial sector and the private sector.
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Availability to travel up to 20% of your time (inside and outside the country)
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Dominican nationality or work permit for the duration of the contract
Technical requirements
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Languages: Fluent Spanish and English. High writing ability in both languages
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Skills and knowledge:
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Knowledge about financial inclusion, microfinance, productive inclusion projects for vulnerable populations and conditional cash transfer programs.
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Knowledge about public policies that promote the social and economic inclusion of low-income sectors in the country.
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Familiarity with the use of technology for education.
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Knowledge of the social, economic and cultural reality of the Dominican Republic.
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Knowledge of donors, organizations and investment projects in the country.
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Work experience:
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Professional experience of at least two (2) years in the design, implementation, management or evaluation of social projects, in particular projects of financial inclusion, microfinance, financial education and productive inclusion of low income populations in the Dominican Republic.
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Professional experience working with communities, especially with sectors in poverty and vulnerability in their social, economic and productive inclusion.
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Experience in the design of financial products, especially of liabilities (savings, microinsurance).
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Education: Professional in social sciences, humanities, economics or related areas. Desirable postgraduate in related area. **
How to apply:
How can you apply?
Please send us your resume and a concise cover letter explaining: 1) Your motivation to work with us, 2) Why it would be a real enrichment for our team, 3) Expectation of fees and date of Possible start, (4) Where found our job offer. Please note that only full applications will be considered. Send your application until March 17, 2017 to hr@fundacioncapital.org, with the subject "Official Operations RD".
