Opportunity Type: Job
Accion International
United States
About the Organization:
Accion International is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to building a financially inclusive world, with access to economic opportunity for all, by giving people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.
It is a world pioneer in microfinance and over the last 50 years it has helped build 62 MFIs in 31 countries on four continents.
About the Job:
Accion International is looking for a Senior Specialist for Africa - the Smart Campaign, The Center for Financial Inclusion. S/he will work with the Smart Campaign director to ensure the success of the Smart Campaign and facilitate its operations.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Capacity building:
- Identification of strategic partners in Africa;
- Assist in development of expansion strategy for Africa;
- Outreach and communication to partner associations;
- Technical support to partners to enable them to execute strategy (trainings, assessments, upgrading projects etc.);
- Manage one of the community of practice;
- Conduct trainings and webinars as needed;
- Help to identify additional training needs.
- Tools:
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of a tools base of the Campaign; particularly development of tools based on Africa-partner needs;
- Help maintain content on website;
- Update partners in Africa on campaign activities.
- Certification:
- Support the certification program – with special emphasis on Africa;
- Contribute to certification pipeline.
- Other:
- Support the Campaign as needed;
- Provide support to junior staff as needed;
- Supervise the work of consultants;
- Coordinate regularly with partners on key ongoing activities to ensure on- time deliverables;
- Contribute to Campaign fundraising efforts.
Qualifications:
- University Graduate;
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management or similar role;
- Prior experience with associations or networks;
- Fluent in French and English;
- Great interpersonal and diplomatic skills;
- Ability to work in different environments;
- Experience living and working abroad;
- Self starter;
- Prior experience with certification program(s) preferred.