Financial Services Specialist, Grameen Foundation Kenya

About the Organization: 
Grameen Foundation helps the world's poorest, especially women, improve their lives and escape poverty by providing them with access to small loans, essential information, and viable business opportunities. It provides MFIs in poor communities with access to the capital they need to make microloans to those working to develop or expand a small business.

About the Job: 
Grameen Foundation (GF) USA is seeking a Financial Services Specialist to lead GF's work in developing and piloting an agricultural lending product for Musoni Kenya, a 100% mobile-enabled MFI based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and maintain detailed project document with deliverables and timelines as guided by Musoni Kenya, Musoni BV and Grameen Foundation;
• Leading market research to identify potential financial products to be offered in the areas identified for expansion;
• Working closely with GF’s Mobile Financial Services team to apply GF approach and process to product development and prototyping, and with Musoni BV to document these processes for future replication;
• Designing product specifications and working with Musoni’s Finance department to build the business case for the product;
• Designing questionnaires, conduct focus groups, and continually engage end clients and Musoni field staff in design, vetting, and prototyping;
• Structuring pilot plan and work with relevant Musoni programs (Operations, IT, HR, Marketing) to prepare for pilot;
• Coordinating with Musoni Kenya’s HR team to develop curriculum and conduct trainings for Musoni staff;
• Supporting Musoni Kenya’s staff in preparing appropriate marketing material.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Finance, Business or IT. Graduate degree preferred;
• At least 7 years experience in financial services, project management, agricultural finance or mobile financial services;
• Vast experience in developing financial products with specific knowledge in agricultural finance, background in mobile financial services a plus;
• Experience working in East Africa;
• Excellent writing, research and communication skills, ability to gather, synthesize and present information in a professional, compelling, and practical manner with senior management, staff, and external partners;
• Ability to work well with others and collaboratively across the organization.

Closing Date: 28 Feb 2013

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter tojpeachey@grameenfoundation.org

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