Business Analyst Intern
Opportunity Type: Internship
Microfinance International Corporation
United States

About the Organization:
Microfinance International Corporation (MFIC) is a Washington DC based financial institution, providing affordable and professional financial services to markets where such services have previously been unavailable, are overpriced or disconnected from mainstream banking. MFIC offers a line of products and services that enable financial service providers, including banks, MFIs and non-banks, to deliver innovative services. MFIC produces advanced technology and collaborates with various entities, including technology companies, mobile carriers and NGOs to better meet the demands of various markets. Business partners of MFIC include US government agencies, leading banks in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, mobile phone operators, as well as development institutions. MFIC has helped MFIs globally to extend financial services with its proprietary remittance payment system and Point of Sale (POS) technology.

About the Job:
Microfinance International Corporation (MFIC) is seeking a Business Analyst Intern who will be involved in managing day-to-day operations for an innovative project targeted to low-income communities involving a multipurpose pre-paid card with international remittance, calling card and international top-up functionalities. The intern will gain valuable experience in managing and implementing at a retail level through the prepaid cards, monitoring and controlling product/personnel performance and helping develop new product lines. The position is expected to involve approximately 20 hours per week (part-time). The internship offers an opportunity to gain concentrated international business experience in offering innovative financial solutions, make contributions in a fast growing and entrepreneurial company environment, and work alongside seasoned professionals in financial services and regulatory compliance.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Be involved in managing day-to-day operations for the project;
• Monitoring and controlling product/personnel performance;
• Help in developing new product lines.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic performance (current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above);
• Excellent writing and communication in English. Spanish language is preferred;
• Strong desire to learn;
• Doer – not a manager, a coordinator, or an idea person – but someone who loves to get stuff done, and done well;
• “Go to” person because s/he reliable, creative, resourceful, a good decision maker;
• Accustomed to a small company environment including wearing many hats and managing way too many things at any given time;
• Articulate, persuasive, and tech savvy (this does not mean familiarity with Microsoft Office);
• MFIC has unusually high expectations of their people. Here are some characteristics that they value:
•      Self management: both hands are firmly gripped on the steering wheel;
•      Ownership: I’ve got it, you don’t need to think about it;
•      Initiative: getting things done without the slightest nudge;
•      Virtue: honesty, good deeds, kindness, and appreciation;
•      Problem Solving: nothing that can’t be solved and improved;
•      Team work: we before I.
• Please do not apply if the candidate:
•      Feels like a fish out of water without a well defined traditional corporate structure;
•      Considers taking out the trash as being below him/herself;
•      Accustomed to using the phrase “it’s not part of my job description”.

Source: Microfinance Gateway

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The brand advisor will work with VisionFund’s global marketing and fund-raising director, marketing manager, and communications director to develop, review, manage, facilitate, advise, and implement the brand and re-branding of affiliated micro-finance institutions within the VisionFund network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy in relation to the re-branding efforts of the MFI network;
• Collaborate with various departments and entities to ensure brand integrity and one clear voice;
• Work with and manage vendor partners and communication agencies, and all aspects of their projects;
• Ensure that the brand remains intact and unchanged in context of many different needs and environments that will require unique responses;
• Educate staff and leadership on the brand;
• Advise and provide leadership in the development of micro-finance institution marketing plans when and where needed;
• Work with the marketing manager to assess and evaluate current branding needs at network level, and develop a strategy to implement the brand in a stepped process;
• Interview MFI leadership and create custom branding time line and strategy to fit and align with MFI and VFI goals and timing;
• Work with WVI legal department to update, assess, and create implementation process to ensure proper licensing and trademarking of brand in country;
• Assess collateral and signage needs at the MFI level and work with marketing manager to develop full suite of products to support the MFI within reasonable expectations and fiscal limitations;
• Evaluate physical signage and real estate needs at the MFI level, and provide an assessment and recommendation as to how the MFI can best re-brand its image within context of its physical space;
• Evaluate messaging at the MFI level, and work with MFI staff and the communications director to provide final messaging that lies within the network context, while meeting local objectives and needs;
• Assess MFI’s current marketing strategy and plan, and provide feedback, insights, leadership, and plan implementation so MFI can develop and execute a marketing plan in alignment with set goals and objectives. If marketing plan does not exist, work with the MFI to develop one.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelors degree in business or communications
• Prior brand management and marketing experience
• Understanding of branding methodology
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Communications background and/or ability develop succinct messaging

PREFERRED:

• Masters degree in management
• Preferably, experience working within the context of NGO, development, or MFI efforts. Travel and work within developing world, a plus.

Source: SeaMO

About Freedom from Hunger
Founded in 1946, Freedom from Hunger is a pioneer in the integration of microfinance, adult education, training and health protection services to achieve family food security.  Hunger is the most extreme form of poverty. Families who are not food-secure cannot afford to meet their most basic need for food.  People who are poor — so poor they are at constant risk of hunger — are eager to help themselves and their families.  Microfinance, especially for groups of women, can support their self-help efforts. But the poor need more than money to transform their lives.  Freedom from Hunger is an international development organization working in nineteen countries across the globe. Freedom from Hunger is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, nonsectarian organization.

Position Summary
The Director, Development and Communications is responsible for increasing the visibility of Freedom from Hunger through strategic fundraising, marketing and communication initiatives.  Working closely with the President and the Leadership Team, the Director will develop and implement integrated fundraising strategies, leading identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for individual giving.  Managing a team of five, the position develops and directs communication and marketing through websites, social media, email, direct mail, speaking engagements, publications and mass media, consistently enhancing brand recognition, professional reputation and donor response.
This position reports to the President and works full-time from the International Center in Davis, CA.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce and implement a strategic and sustainable individual fund development program; establish goals, benchmarks and metrics for evaluation of fundraising procedures;
• Implement and manage the annual communications plan, integrating websites, social media, email,  direct mail, speaking engagements, publications and mass media;
• Amplify the visibility and influence of Freedom from Hunger’s achievements through a new website; increase online fundraising and information dissemination with up-to-date information in an audience-centric approach;
• Ensure that the External Affairs department has a strong fundraising and marketing infrastructure, and that its staff is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and effective, providing leadership and consistent feedback to team members; support staff will include two in communications/marketing, two in fundraising, and one administrative assistant;
• Direct, coordinate and execute all private fundraising activities, including individual donor solicitations, holding special fundraising events, and fostering strong, long-term relationships with donor constituencies;
• Partner with the President and Board of Trustees to manage their role in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donors;
• Conceive of and implement all aspects of Freedom from Hunger’s digital and social networking strategies, including producing cross-channel content, managing online engagement and tracking resulting offline action;
• Conduct ongoing research to explore the characteristics, assumptions and preferences of current and potential audiences for Freedom from Hunger communication;
• Direct, coordinate, produce and disseminate information on Freedom from Hunger and its programs, including developing materials that tell the clients’ stories and program successes to internal constituents, general public, media, and individual and institutional donors worldwide;
• Design and write marketing collateral and communication pieces for websites, social media, email, and direct mail, as well as for major donors, institutional grant makers, technical conferences and mass media;
• Seek out and respond to media requests for information, interviews and public appearances and to marketing opportunities to enhance our brand recognition and reputation;
• Work closely with Leadership Team providing guidance on setting policy, initiatives and plans to guide the work of the organization;
• Manage consultants to ensure the timeliness and relevance of their projects;
• Prepare and manage annual department budget.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Prior Experience

• Seven to ten years professional experience in the non-profit development field, with a history of progressive leadership and successful fund development;
• Minimum five years professional experience in strategic planning, brand marketing, communication strategies, and/or business development;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically;
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to gather, synthesize and present information in a professional, practical and compelling manner;
• Demonstrated presentation skills with ability to speak to a variety of audiences, including potential donors, current donors, foundations, the public and professional peer organizations;
• Strong staff management experience, with the ability to lead, mentor and supervise;
• Attention to detail, strong execution skills and ability to organize multiple projects and priorities;
• Demonstrated ability and experience orchestrating social media and email marketing campaigns;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals and diverse management styles in a collaborative, team environment;
• Ability to prepare and manage expenditures in accordance with approved budgets;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; experience with Salesforce preferred;
• Desire to work in a mission driven organization;
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% annually.

General Job Competencies

• Positive “can do” attitude;
• Passionate about the mission of Freedom from Hunger;
• Smart about pursuing and achieving cost-effective, efficient work;
• Collaborative in finding solutions, achieving quality work and delivering outcomes and materials on time;
• Integrity in dealing with colleagues, executing work in support of the mission, protecting confidential information and using discretion in all matters.

We offer a full benefits package and competitive salary based on experience and education.
If you enjoy a challenge, are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and meet the desired qualifications, please send your résumé, cover letter and 2-3 writing samples to:
Freedom from Hunger, Human Resources, 1644 Da Vinci Court, Davis, CA 95618 or e-mail your résumé, cover letter and writing samples to jobs@freedomfromhunger.org.  When emailing, place FFH-DDC2012 in the subject line.

Source: Microfinance Jobs

About the Organization:
Microcredit Summit Campaign (MCS) brings together microfinance practitioners, advocates, educational institutions, donor agencies, international financial institutions, NGOs and others involved with microcredit to promote best practices in the field, to stimulate the interchanging of knowledge, and to work towards reaching their goals. In 2005, the organization successfully completed a nine-year campaign, having reached nearly 100 million of the world’s poorest families. The Campaign is now focused on two pressing goals for the period 2006-2015: working to ensure that 175 million of the world’s poorest families, especially the women of those families, are receiving credit for self-employment and other financial and business services by the end of 2015 as well as 100 million families rise above the US$1 a day threshold adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), between 1990 and 2015.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Communicating with member institutions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to encourage action plan submission, answer questions, and clarify data;
• Researching areas for growth and targeting potential new member institutions;
• Reviewing MFI portfolio data on an ongoing basis and aggregating results;
• Supporting outreach and promotional strategies on social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter, and our blog) as well as with major print and non-print media outlets in the US and internationally;
• Gathering and compiling materials for report-related informational and promotional use (e.g., photos for cover and website);
• Other office administrative support and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be able to commit a minimum of 24 hours per week for a minimum of five (5) months. Preference will be given to those who can commit to 35-40 hours per week for six (6) months. Duration: January 3 through June 30, 2012.
• Proficient spoken and written English and Spanish and/or French required. Arabic and Portuguese are also useful.
• Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with a passion for international development, and particularly for reaching and empowering the very poor.
• Candidates do not have to currently be enrolled in an academic program.

 

Source: Microfinance Gateway

Company: IFC (World Bank Group)
Location: To Be Determined, Global
Job sector: Finance & Insurance
Job type: Permanent
Reference: 112382

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people s lives. In addition to its investment work, IFC provides advisory services to a number of its clients to support them in meeting specific development goals. IFC s support to the financial sector is implemented via its Access to Finance (A2F) Business Line and is organized around the following main themes: Innovation/Base of Pyramid: including Microfinance, Mobile Financial Services, Housing Finance, Rural Finance, Responsible Finance.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• The Operations Officers will work as part of the Africa retail financial services team, reporting in to a Program Manager for the MasterCard Foundation Program. The operations officers will be responsible for the development of projects with potential clients, in partnership with senior specialists in the areas of microfinance and mobile financial services. The positions will be based in Johannesburg, Dakar or Nairobi. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Identifying, developing and managing advisory services relationships with clients, in coordination with senior specialists and client relationship managers on the investment side.
• Conducting technical assistance appraisals in close cooperation with investment teams and relevant product specialists, and design projects for clients. Making proposals to clients to gain support and financial commitment. Managing client contracting process.
• Identifying and mobilizing appropriate consultants for advisory assignments (internal or external to IFC), including drafting terms of reference, taking part in the evaluation and selection of proposals and consultant contracting.
• Monitoring the progress and impact of projects through regular project monitoring/reporting and evaluation of consultant and project performance. Addressing problems with consultants or clients if they arise.
• Internal processing advisory services projects, including drafting of appraisal reports, client proposals, project budgets, internal approval documentation, supervision reporting and consultant terms of reference and legal documents.
• Working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to develop indicators and tools that collect the necessary data for evaluating the impact of the projects.
• Working with donor relations team to mobilize additional sources of funding for A2F activities and prepare donor reports, including drafting and review of proposal documents and budgets;
• Participating in regional and global knowledge sharing events and activities.
• Contributing to the Access to Finance team strategy, yearly program planning and implementation monitoring.
• Preparing presentations and communication materials to disseminate results and accomplishments.

Selection Criteria:

• Ideal candidates will have: An advanced university degree in Business, Economics, International Development or related fields.
• Five to seven years of experience in microfinance, mobile financial services or development finance more generally.
• Proven project management and business development skills in designing and delivering advisory projects in emerging markets.
• Demonstrated skills in consulting and providing technical assistance to banks, other financial institutions or mobile network operators.
• Strong client relationship management skills and ability to establish credibility with senior clients.
• Strong familiarity with international best market practices and global trends in microfinance and/or mobile financial services.
• Experience working with donor-funded programs preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, French language skills a strong advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
• Team player with organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• A keen interest in development finance and in working in a multicultural environment.

Source: Wheretowork.com

Organizational Overview:
The Silicon Valley Microfinance Network (SVMN) works towards reducing poverty by leveraging the unique core competencies of the Bay Area in the field of microfinance. SVMN’s education programs are focused on arming the Bay Area community with the knowledge, experience and contacts necessary to make a tangible impact in the microfinance field.

About the Role:
SVMN is looking for an experienced volunteer Videographer to film a series of exciting and educational speaker panels on various topics relating to microfinance and poverty alleviation. These panel discussions will take place once per month in December, then January through May, 2012.

The SVMN Speaker Series primarily takes place in downtown San Francisco, on week day evenings, and last 1 hour, between the hours of 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

The Videographer must have their own equipment, including camera, sound equipment, laptop and video editing software.

Key Requirements:

• Preferably a seasoned videographer, but open to college students and recent graduates with skills in filming/videography/editing.
• Must be comfortable working with a non-profit.
• Videographer must be available to arrive early to each SVMN event, and complete the editing process (if applicable) within 48 hours following the event. All videos will be posted online, with credit assigned to the Videographer. Events take place in downtown San Francisco, on the UC Berkeley campus, on the Peninsula, and occasionally in San Jose.

Compensation
In addition to optional quarterly happy hours for our Volunteers and free attendance to all SVMN programs, the Videographer will receive $100 per event for all filming services. SVMN is looking for a reliable videographer for a minimum of 5 events.

How to Apply
Email Daphne Adam, Volunteer Coordinator at Daphne@svmicrofinance.org, and include “Volunteer Videographer” in the subject line of the email.

Source: Volunteer Match

Organizational Overview:
Opportunity Fund is a not-for-profit financial institution that advances the economic well being of working people by helping them earn, save, and invest in the future. With a staff of 40 people and annual operating budget of $7 million, our award winning programs have directed over $200 million into low-income communities in the SF Bay Area and helped thousands of clients improve their lives.

Position Summary:
Opportunity Fund is seeking a qualified Customer Service Rep to support marketing/sales efforts to bring in qualified loan application packages. Qualified candidates have demonstrated the ability for excellent customer service and administrative support in a high volume, entrepreneurial environment. This is a great entry-level role for someone looking to join a dynamic team with growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loan application screening and conversion
• Respond quickly to high volume of inbound phone calls and referrals, and use good judgment to effectively determine prospective application fit with product guidelines
• Pull credit reports and conduct preliminary assessment
• Efficiently educate clients and/or referral partners and move on from unqualified leads
• Successfully sell, motivate and bring in qualified application packages from good prospects
• Good client experience that induces high customer satisfaction and positive referrals
• Respond quickly to clients on all calls, emails and other inquiries
• Clearly communicate/set client expectations on turn-around time and loan request viability
• Efficiently gather information and documents from clients
• Provide helpful credit/business information, even for declines
• Diligent pipeline management
• Efficiently and accurately enter loan application data into system/database
• Verify / audit application information provided by applicant and ensure complete loan file
• Diligently follow up on specific leads through calls, document collection, etc.
• Send decline letters and make calls for loan approval notification
• Administrative, marketing, operations support as needed – i.e. direct mail, collections, etc.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish
• 2-5 years customer service and sales experience, preferably with financial services or consumer product/service targeted at small business owners
• Organized, detail-oriented, excellent at multi-tasking, follow through and delivering on deadlines
• Fast and comfortable with customer relationship management software/databases
• Good judgment and quick decision making
• Energetic personality and superior communication skills
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented, mission-driven environment

Compensation and Office Location:

• This position may require local travel to visit clients, a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Opportunity Fund’s principal office is in San Jose, with a satellite office in San Francisco.
• Base salary and incentive for exceeding goals, dependent on experience.
• Competitive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision and retirement.

Source: Idealist.org

The International Finance Corporation: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people s lives. In addition to its investment work, IFC provides a number of advisory services funded through different donors as well as its own income-generating activities, by developing targeted programs and projects to strengthen financial institutions and markets. IFC & Microfinance: Financial inclusion encompasses the range, quality and availability of financial services to the underserved and the financially excluded. Some 3 billion adults – almost 70 percent of the population in developing countries – have little or no access to formal financial services . IFC s financial inclusion efforts focus not only on the financially excluded but also on the underserved micro-and small enterprises amd low-income populations in developing countries . Formal financial services such as savings, loans, and money transfers enable poor families to invest in enterprises and improve their nutrition, living conditions , and the health and education of their children. IFC is leading global investors in terms of volume. In FY11, IFC committed US$382 million in 42 projects with financial institutions . Also, as of June 2011, IFC had a committed microfinance portfolio of US$1.2 billion. And an additional US$55.1 million in grant funding, representing 67 projects. Combining investment capital, strong governance and Advisory Services, IFC s focus is on creating and supporting commercially viable microfinance institutions that can attract the private capital needed to scale up and respond to unmet demand. IFC Microfinance Advisory Services The Access to Finance Advisory Services Department (A2F), under the Vice Presidency of Business Advisory Services, is a joint World Bank/IFC group that caters to both policy and project related advisory work on financial markets, financial institutions and financial infrastructure. A2F Global Microfinance Advisory Product supports the implementation of IFC s microfinance strategy across IFC s regional programs by providing technical expertise in the design of Microfinance Advisory interventions; facilitates cross-learning and the sharing of best practice approaches through knowledge management platforms; and supports innovation of new products in collaboration with other Product Lines, including Retail Payments, SME Banking, Leasing, Agrifinance & Insurance. The Product also supports the implementation of IFC s Responsible Finance agenda for microfinance.

Duties and Accountabilities:
IFC is seeking to recruit a highly-motivated Senior Microfinance Specialist, with extensive hands on experience in designing and managing commercially-oriented microfinance operations globally and ideally a prior experience as a provider of microfinance and/or financial services consultant. He/ She will be part of a global team responsible for asserting IFC s position as a knowledge leader in Microfinance, promoting and supporting IFC s Microfinance programs and contributing to the design and implementation of knowledge management tools and standards. He/she will actively participate in the dissemination of best practices in Microfinance globally. The Senior Microfinance Specialist will be based in Washington, DC and will be part of the Access To Finance Retail and Micro group. He/she will report to the Global Product Leader for Microfinance. Specific tasks/responsibilities include:

• Global Microfinance Advisory Program: Provide technical expertise in the design of the implementation strategy for the Program s activities. This includes liaising with the Risk Management Group to develop appropriate risk management and corporate governance advisory interventions for the microfinance industry, and contributing to the implementation of the Responsible Finance initiative.
• Global Portfolio Monitoring: contribute to the design of global portfolio reviews, prepare quantitative/qualitative reports on the performance and facilitate the dissemination of lessons, best practices and new ideas.
• Knowledge Management: lead the design of flagship technical publications, design training programs to enhance microfinance expertise within IFC operations staff and contribute to enhancing IFC s contribution to the industry by serving as a Senior Technical Specialist in external microfinance forums.
• Technical Advice on Projects: Support regional and country teams by serving as a technical specialist supporting the design and structuring of Advisory interventions. This will include conducting detailed appraisals/ evaluations of microfinance projects operations, preparing technical reports which include recommendations for internal and client use, identifying and selecting short-term consultants/ firms and reviewing the deliverables of third parties, supporting the implementation of projects to ensure overall quality control in line with corporate monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Product Development : in collaboration with other specialists, including Retail Payments, SME Banking, Leasing, Agrifinance, Housing & Insurance, design sound approaches for the diversification of financial services for the micro client segment.

Selection Criteria:

• MBA or equivalent and senior operational experience in both developed and emerging markets , with at least 10 years in managing commercially oriented financial services for microenterprises, small business and low-income populations.
• Experience in designing country- and region-wide microfinance advisory programs in emerging markets .
• Internationally recognized leadership in the banking, consulting or development finance community particularly in the field of microfinance and SME banking.
• Technical expertise in microfinance tools, products and methodologies in developing countries , including conflict affected regions. ,
• Strong familiarity with international best market practices and global trends in the microfinance sector, with specific expertise in Retail Payments/Mobile Banking, microsaving, microinsurance and/or microhousing.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Experience in due diligence exercises for investments in emerging markets banks.
• Fluent English, spoken and written; French, Spanish and/or Arabic desirable.
• A keen interest in development finance and in working in a multicultural environment.
• Strong client relationship management skills and ability to establish strong credibility among senior clients.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, 04 November 2011

Source: UNJobs.org

About the Organization:
The Microfinance Information Exchange, Inc. (MIX) is the leading business information provider dedicated to strengthening the microfinance sector. MIX promotes financial transparency in the industry and helps building the information infrastructure in developing countries. MIX provides detailed financial and social performance information from leading microfinance institutions and market facilitators as well as from leading donor organizations and investors in microfinance.

About the position:  
MIX is searching for an Intern working 10 hours per week on its Social Performance Program. S/he will provide assistance on data review, mapping, analysis and survey creation.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Collect, process and review data on social performance
• Map, analyze and benchmark data
• Help with survey creation and distribution

Qualifications:

• Master’s student or Master’s Degree in the area of international development, economics or finance
• At least one year of work experience in the microfinance or development sector, possibly with data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent knowledge of excel
• Experience with survey design a plus

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and – if available – a writing sample related to microfinance/development studies to Ms. Micol Pistelli at mpistelli@themix.org

This is a paid position.
Closing Date: November 10, 2011

For those looking to get into the microfinance world, Citi has a program manager, VP-level, opening in Miami worth taking a look at.

From their website:

Location: Miami, FL, US
-This VP position is an officer-level, strategic position responsible for creating, planning, coordinating, and disseminating a microfinance project and/or initiative

- This position must ensure management that all appropriate constituencies are adequately informed of the benefits provided by the implementation of such project

-The VP conducts field training, MIS analyses, makes recommendations to all levels of business management of gaps in strategies, processes or progress in such projects or initiatives, and documents emerging media coverage

-The VP must possess an understanding of Citi technology systems and vendor relationships

-Provides innovative perspective on targeted programs surrounding the product to senior management

-Manages product development and/or management lifecycle for products

-Identifies business opportunity and plays an active role in developing the appropriate integrated products for businesses to meet the target population

-Researches new and/or existing products, product enhancements, and product redesign that align the product development function with the goals of the organization

-Integrates in-depth industry and competitor learnings

-Develops the value propositions, including profitability analysis for all new and/or existing products

-Responsible for coordinating the roll out of new targeted programs and providing training for field for scalable implementation

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Manages US Citi Microfinance asset building products (savings and credit) and designated clients, including project timelines, work plans, testing, resources, training and documentation of procedures and results

-Plans, coordinates, and disseminates accurate, timely information to internal and external constituencies such as Citi’s Microfinance business partners and our external strategic Microfinance institutional project partners for such projects

-Anticipates and alerts Citi Microfinance management of implications of policies, developments, and current events, and makes recommendations on changes necessary to ensure successful programs

-Coordinates and implements communication strategies for key issues and initiatives of the US Citi Microfinance team

-Assists Citi businesses in developing and disseminating appropriate collateral and marketing materials to support targeted programs

-Coordinates Citi Microfinance US events, presentations, and conferences involving external executives from various microfinance organizations and agencies and Citi Senior Management Executives

-Works with the technology and website development teams to manage and oversee the system development process including systems, technical design, coding, testing, and turnover to live production of application

-Assists the Global Director in the global media relations strategy in order to ensure that Citi Microfinance messages and images are appropriately conveyed to the public; establishes and maintains diplomatic relations with the internal media groups, and serves as the point of contact for questions concerning media issues; monitors and analyzes media coverage of Citi Microfinance

-Partners with technology, communications, product and web development teams to provide day-to- day support in maintaining the network information systems, platforms and internal/external websites

SKILLS REQUIRED:

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Excellent time management and organizational skills

-Strong project planning and project management skills

-Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and other data management and presentation applications

-Ability to handle multiple tasks covering multiple projects with varying delivery dates required

-Strong analytical skills

EXPERIENCE:

-College degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience

-3-6 years experience in banking, operations and/or project management

-Demonstrated experience/interest in microfinance

-Past track record of being able to work on teams, with teams and independently with minimal supervision; work long hours, deliver a product on time, on budget and with sensitivity to the subject matter; extensive initiative, creativity and independent judgment; collaboration on complex issues, and strong leadership skills

HIGHLY DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

-Broad strategic experience developing and coordinating projects and media relations in a conglomerate; exceptional communication skills; strong conceptual, analytical, leadership, and project management skills; ability to collaborate with diverse and competing interests; working knowledge of Citi businesses systems and operations; knowledge of microfinance concepts and programs.

FURTHER ABILITY TO:

-Interact with senior executives; develop comprehensive communication strategies; prepare executive level reports and correspondence; maintain tact under stress; use persuasion, discretion, and independent judgment in representing Citi Microfinance to Citi global businesses.

-Work diplomatically with competing interests; apply problem solving and process improvement techniques; coordinate the efforts of others over whom one has no direct authority; conduct research; participate in and lead cross-functional project teams; meet critical deadlines.

For more info and to apply, visit the jobs.citi posting.

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