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• Provide technical oversight and direction on financial services and
  inclusion in collaboration with other aspects of DYNAMIC program
  activities.
• Develop tools and resources to assist with the assessment of the
  current status and opportunities in the financial services sector,
  corresponding program design, activities implementation and monitoring and
  evaluation.
• Lead development of DYNAMIC Financial Services Strategy in
  collaboration with field teams, PMU and consortium partner head of programs.
• Conduct refresher and specialized trainings as needed with staff,
  Peer Educators and partners and design and roll out the necessary didactic
  materials (manuals, handouts etc.).
• Engage in development and rollout of agency tested tools and
  initiatives to ensure consistent high-quality implementation,
  documentation and learning.
• Work closely with all district-level program teams to identify
  clients for financial services and support service extension as well as
  ensure synergy and maximize program impact.
• Develop partnerships and manage relationships with partner financial
  institutions including Banks, MFIs, and SACCOs.
• Work with the Market Development Advisor and district teams to
  identify and implement supply financing options for youth to support acquisition
  of productivity enhancing inputs and technologies.
• Identify and champion innovative interventions in the financial
  services sector geared towards improving the inclusion of youth into
  financial sector.

• Advise district level program teams in field activities that may
  include conducting light due-diligence on potential financial institution
  partners and finalizing teaming and partnership agreements; identifying
  capacity gaps of potential private sector actors, designing and
  implementing most feasible capacity building activities based on
  identified gaps; and providing continuous support and oversee activities
  of the private sector partners.
• Support the district implementation teams in establishing vibrant
  saving and lending schemes (VSLA) within peer educator and other youth
  groups which are enrolled on to the program.
• Provide guidance to the Program Managers and consortium partners in
  development of financial services component of work plans and budgets.
• In coordination with the district implementation teams and advisers,
  conduct monitoring activities on financial services interventions, review
  the adequacy of program execution according to approved plans, targets and
  standards.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, provide performance
  updates with a commensurate level of strategic analysis and guidance in
  line with work plans and targets.
• Document progress, lesson and partnership activities and provide
  input to program managers during the compilation of internal and donor
  reports, presentations and publications.

• Contribute to the suite of financial services and inclusion
  resources available to support and promote quality practice in the field.
• Help mentor and develop financial services technical skills in
  Market Development Officers, Youth Engagement Officers and other staff
  across program field teams.
• Connect best practices and learning from programs across Mercy Corps
  countries to ensure an evolving and effective learning system for
  improving program implementation.
• Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps Uganda’s commitment
  to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that
  learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the
  communities they serve – we expect all team members to commit 5% of their
  time to learning activities that benefit the DYNAMIC program as well as
  themselves.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business,
  economics or other relevant field required; Master’s Degree in a related
  field is strongly preferred.
• Eight years of practical experience at a financial institution,
  similar post in the NGO sector or related industry.
• Experience in developing partnerships or contracts with financial
  institutions and financial services providers for the purpose of
  supporting youth and/or vulnerable and marginalized communities needed.
• Experience in similar work in particularly with youth will be an
  added advantage
• Knowledge and experience in business financing for SMEs and/or youth
  engagement is highly valued.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations in the banking sector in
  Uganda
• Products and services offered by the financial institutions in Uganda
• Financial literacy guidelines by Bank of Uganda
• Dynamic leader who can guide teams in forward-thinking, creative
  approaches to financial inclusion and financial services provision.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as familiarity
  with financial accounting required.
• Strong group process design and facilitation skills, including
  developing and leading workshops, as well as group consensus building
  around market development philosophy.
• Proven track record in adaptive management in fast-paced, flexible,
  entrepreneurial work environment required.
• Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and
  negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office
  applications.
• Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with
  various district-level program teams.

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