Country Director for Bank Supervision and Insurance Supervision

Position: Country Director for Bank Supervision and Insurance Supervision

Location: Tirana, Albania

Salary: $70,000 - $100,000

Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is a not-for-profit, private-public partnership whose mission is to help build sound banking and financial systems in transitioning and developing countries. The premise of FSVC’s work is that sound financial infrastructure, together with the rule of law, is necessary to mobilize domestic savings, attract foreign investment, deepen international trade linkages, and create conditions that promote lasting economic opportunity.

FSVC’s core work concentrates on developing central bank capabilities, strengthening commercial banking systems, and building capital markets. To achieve this mission, FSVC structures practical, results-oriented technical assistance missions staffed by financial sector practitioners who serve as unpaid volunteers. By recruiting currently employed professionals at the peak of their careers to serve as volunteers, FSVC is able to provide technical assistance that is objective, independent, and state-of-the-art. FSVC has field offices in Albania, Egypt, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Russia, and Tunisia.

This position is based in Tirana, and reports to the FSVC Head of Global Programs in New York City.

Key job functions include:

· Deliver technical assistance on core program areas as a senior advisor to key local counterparts

· Oversee the operations of FSVC’s office in Tirana, Albania

· Manage all field aspects of technical assistance delivery by volunteer experts, including program and project activity design, logistical arrangements, implementation, post-project follow-up, and reporting to funders

· Develop and maintain productive relationships with key Albanian financial sector actors, including the Bank of Albania, the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority, the Albanian Actuarial Association, and other financial sector stakeholders

· Liaise closely with FSVC headquarters staff to ensure effective program implementation and project management

· Actively seek business development opportunities in Albania, and beyond in the region of Southeastern Europe

· Contribute actively to improving FSVC’s efficacy and impact

Preferred qualifications:

· Master’s degree in finance/economics or other program-related field

· Ten to twenty years of experience in risk-based supervision of banks and/or other financial institutions

· Experience managing delivery of international technical assistance programs

· Excellent English speaking and writing skills; fluency in Albanian strongly preferred

· Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills

· Ability to work independently, and to work well with existing office staff

For consideration, please email a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to hr@fsvc.org and include “Country Director, Albania” in the subject line.

Submission Deadline: November 27, 2011