Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Apr 2017
Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 49 active projects in 30 countries and total revenues of approximately $151 million.
Financial Services Team Leader, Guatemala
We are currently seeking a Financial Services Team Leader for the USAID-funded Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) Project. The objective of CEO is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions, closing gaps between Guatemala and migrant destination countries, in order to decrease unaccompanied child and irregular migration. To achieve this objective, CEO will grow businesses, and increase employment and income generating opportunities for Guatemalans through a multi-pronged approach utilizing four levers of economic development – expanding access to markets, improving workforce capacity, increasing access to financial services, and strengthening the policy and enabling environment. CEO will particularly focus on youth and indigenous persons, in select geographic areas with high levels of out migration within the Western Highlands, as well as in the Department of Guatemala).
Under supervision of the COP, the Financial Services Team Leader leads the financial services efforts of the project. Provide assistance for financial inclusion. Responsible for designing project activities; works closely with project staff, government, civil society, private sector counterparts, and beneficiaries to successfully implement activities and achieve desired results.
Responsibilities:
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Work with banks, MFIs and investors to identify opportunities for finance and investment in SMEs and firms throughout selected industries.
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Advise on financial products and services development, including remittances, to support small-and-medium sized business development and access to market interventions.
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Form strategic partnerships that expand the outreach of financial institutions to underserved markets, particularly in rural areas and with disadvantaged businesses.
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Assesses the impact of financial products, strategic partnerships and pilot efforts.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; MBA degree preferred.
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries, preferably in the area of access to finance, and trade and investment.
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Five (5) years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.
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Proven awareness and consideration of youth, and marginalized populations, including women and girls, in financial planning and programming.
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Expertise in working with financial institutions and creating and/or improving financial services and products for SMEs and disadvantaged segments of society.
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Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of Guatemala is preferred.
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Excellent communication skills for a wide audience of stakeholders.
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Fluent spoken, written, and reading abilities in English and Spanish required.
How to apply:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556B361D43717B7E59192F77501A6F03627B4D. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.
