Marketing and Product Development Specialists – Banking/Leasing/Sustainable Energy Finance

Call for Marketing and Product Development Specialists – Banking/Leasing/Sustainable Energy Finance

About DAI

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Objective of the role:

DAI is at the forefront of catalyzing SME financial services in developing and transition economies, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. We are actively recruiting for key experts for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) for anticipated projects with our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The SME marketing and product development specialist will work under the guidance of an international Banking or Leasing expert in an donor-funded project advising banks or leasing firms in the area of lending/leasing to the SME sector. The consultant will work in close co-ordination with the marketing staff of the beneficiary firm and will lead the development and implementation of a marketing campaign for SME financing products.

Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in developing and marketing new banking and/or leasing products

Experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies

Experience in Central and Eastern European banks and/or leasing firms

Good social and communication skills and ability to deal with all levels of bank staff, from senior managers to loan/lease officers.

Working knowledge of English

Desirable:

Experience in the implementation of donor-based projects

Experience in managing marketing budgets of over €50,000

How to apply:

Please send in a covering letter and CV to europerecruit@dai.com