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• Work
  closely with the financial services team leader and all other teams in
  planning and implementation of financial access components of the projects
  according to the approved work plan and budgets, project document and
  implementation strategies.
• Work
  under the supervision and guidance from the Specialist and team leaders
  undertake assessments, project design and SACCOs, design and implement
  most feasible capacity building activities based on identified gaps.
• Provide
  continuous support and oversee activities of the local financial
  institutions identified for capacity building support.
• Work
  in liaison with all other program teams at local level to identify clients
  for financial services and to support service extension as well as to
  ensure synergy and to maximize program impact.
• Actively
  participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection
  meetings and sessions.
• Prepare
  periodic work plans and progress reports.
• Update
  and maintain proper filling system as needed.
• Work
  closely with the monitoring, evaluation, learning and communication staff
  to capture data and learning for measuring output and impact of the
  program as well as opportunities for redesign.
• Coordinate
  with other Mercy Corps programs and local government bodies to ensure
  coherent program implementation and to capitalize on business
  opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target communities.
• Conduct
  himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to
  bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission
• Perform
  any other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.

• The
  applicant should possess a university degree in finance, economics,
  business, or management is preferred.
• Three
  or more years of professional experience in microfinance institutions,
  SACCO, international NGOs, businesses.
• Significant
  experience in mobilization and organization of saving and lending groups.
• Fluency
  in both spoken and written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local
  language is an advantage.
• Computer
  literacy skills with good knowledge of office applications and data base
  is required.
• Possess
  the ability to work independently and with less supervision.
• Willingness
  to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target
  groups.
• Motorbike
  riding experience and a valid riding permit is essential.
• Be
  a team player with less supervision requirements.

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