Analyst - Francophone Africa and Middle East/North Africa
Analyst - Francophone Africa and Middle East/North Africa
Microfinance Information eXchange
Morocco
About the Organization:
The MIX (Microfinance Information eXchange) is a global information service for the microfinance industry. Its main mission is to help build microfinance market infrastructure. The MIX intends to address one of the key challenges of the microfinance industry: the lack of reliable, comparable and publicly available information on the financial strength and performance of MFIs, which underpins the development of the market for microfinance services.
About the Job:
The MIX (Microfinance Information eXchange) is seeking a Microfinance Analyst for francophone Africa and the Middle East/North Africa for a fast paced financial sector non-profit. The qualified candidates will be responsible for contributing to the growth and expansion of MIX's core activities in Africa and the Middle East in support of the organization's goals of achieving reliable, comparable, publicly available information on the performance and outreach of MFIs.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
•Primary responsibility (80% of time): Manage relations with a portfolio of MFIs in the region; solicit, collect, validate, reclassify, adjust and analyze MFI information; update MFI and other related actor data in MIX database and systems;
•Build relationships with and support regional partners who carry out similar data collection, publication and analysis work;
•Produce analysis on local microfinance markets; manage and expand contacts with other relevant regional microfinance actors; and carry out research to further the MIX’s understanding of regional actors and developments affecting MFI performance;
•Secondary responsibility (20% of time): Support the other work of the MIX on any number of tasks including to: contribute to shared analyst tools and systems; market and promote MIX services to other actors in the industry;
•Working relationships: the Analyst will work as part of a regional team of Africa Analysts under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, with a collective responsibility for industry analysis covering the globe in the performance and outreach of MFIs.
Qualifications:
•Bachelors/B.Com in economics, finance, accounting/auditing, or relevant field. Masters degree strongly preferred;
•Experience in accounting, audit, or financial analysis, particularly in financial services or banking sectors;
•Fluency in written and spoken French and English;
•Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and comfort with online databases are essential;
•Familiarity with microfinance or financial services sector preferred;
•Self-starter and independent actor; able to carry out agreed work plan with little supervision;
•Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
•Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to:
hr at themix.org
Please mention "Africa/MENA Analyst" in the subject line.
Microfinance Information eXchange
Morocco
About the Organization:
The MIX (Microfinance Information eXchange) is a global information service for the microfinance industry. Its main mission is to help build microfinance market infrastructure. The MIX intends to address one of the key challenges of the microfinance industry: the lack of reliable, comparable and publicly available information on the financial strength and performance of MFIs, which underpins the development of the market for microfinance services.
About the Job:
The MIX (Microfinance Information eXchange) is seeking a Microfinance Analyst for francophone Africa and the Middle East/North Africa for a fast paced financial sector non-profit. The qualified candidates will be responsible for contributing to the growth and expansion of MIX's core activities in Africa and the Middle East in support of the organization's goals of achieving reliable, comparable, publicly available information on the performance and outreach of MFIs.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
•Primary responsibility (80% of time): Manage relations with a portfolio of MFIs in the region; solicit, collect, validate, reclassify, adjust and analyze MFI information; update MFI and other related actor data in MIX database and systems;
•Build relationships with and support regional partners who carry out similar data collection, publication and analysis work;
•Produce analysis on local microfinance markets; manage and expand contacts with other relevant regional microfinance actors; and carry out research to further the MIX’s understanding of regional actors and developments affecting MFI performance;
•Secondary responsibility (20% of time): Support the other work of the MIX on any number of tasks including to: contribute to shared analyst tools and systems; market and promote MIX services to other actors in the industry;
•Working relationships: the Analyst will work as part of a regional team of Africa Analysts under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, with a collective responsibility for industry analysis covering the globe in the performance and outreach of MFIs.
Qualifications:
•Bachelors/B.Com in economics, finance, accounting/auditing, or relevant field. Masters degree strongly preferred;
•Experience in accounting, audit, or financial analysis, particularly in financial services or banking sectors;
•Fluency in written and spoken French and English;
•Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint and comfort with online databases are essential;
•Familiarity with microfinance or financial services sector preferred;
•Self-starter and independent actor; able to carry out agreed work plan with little supervision;
•Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
•Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to:
hr at themix.org
Please mention "Africa/MENA Analyst" in the subject line.
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