Wanted
Exceptional
financial inclusion professional with 2-4+ years of work experience
to help grow our microfinance partnerships division.
Job Location
Rwanda or Kenya
preferred
Duration
Minimum 2 years
commitment, full-time job.
Job Description
Although
most of the world’s poorest people are farmers, the microfinance sector is
still heavily focused on the urban and per-urban poor. Only 3% of the current
demand for smallholder finance is being met. We are challenging ourselves to
think big, and to invest resources into supporting an overall increase in the
quality and availability of financial services for smallholder farmers.
The Microfinance
Partnerships Analyst will work within a small team of 4 full time staff, and
report to the Microfinance Partnerships Manager. You will support One Acre
Fund’s efforts to advocate and influence the microfinance sector on behalf of
smallholder farmers; to build a stronger community of practice among MFIs with
smallholder finance products; and to develop operational partnerships with MFIs
to increase the availability and quality of smallholder finance services.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities
The Microfinance
Partnerships Analyst will perform the following and other duties as assigned
- Significant
onboarding period in one of our existing country operations in Kenya or
Rwanda - Conduct
primary and secondary research in the smallholder finance sector,
including field visits to relevant MFIs and other FSPs. - Support
the work of the Microfinance Partnerships Manager to forge operational
partnerships with microfinance organizations. - Support/lead
the management of consulting and operating contracts with MFIs and other
relevant organizations including managing the delivery of field operations
where relevant. - Support
the activities of a coalition of leading microfinance practitioners, in
collaboration with the Microfinance Partnerships Manager. - Attend/speak
at industry events where appropriate.
Career
Growth and Development
One Acre Fund
invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest
significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable
feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management
consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings,
where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft
roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we
constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many
functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking an
exceptional professional with 2 – 4+ years of work experience including
experience in the financial inclusion sector. Candidates who fit the following
criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Past
microfinance/financial access/agriculture experience required. Leadership
and operational experience desirable. - Excellent
communications, relationship building and presentation skills. - Strong
project management skills and ability to initiate and lead new projects
independently - Ability
to travel extensively and independently within Africa and other
international destinations, 30-40% of the time. - Experience
working in the developing world - Accomplished
researcher and writer. Policy & communications experience helpful. - Top–performing
undergraduate background (please include GPA and test scores on your
resume).
Personal
Attributes
- A deep
and genuine commitment to serving the poor. - Entrepreneurial
spirit and ability to work independently in challenging environments - A
passion for One Acre Fund’s program. - A sense
of humor. - Humility.
We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership
skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join
our growing family of leaders. - Language:
English required, French desirable
Preferred
Start Date
Flexible
Compensation
Starts modest
(senior analyst role would take into consideration previous experience).
However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a
meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.
Benefits
Health insurance,
immunizations, flight, room and board.
Sponsor
International Candidates
Yes