Manager programs, environment and social performance

Are you ready to make a change?

Oikocredit is a co-operative financial organization that finances and invests in microfinance institutions, co-operatives and small to medium sized enterprises in developing countries, aimed at positive change. All over the world we provide entrepreneurs, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and other productive enterprises with the capital they need to expand their businesses and create opportunities to improve livelihoods.

Our organization manages one of the world’s largest sources of private capital for microfinance. The financial resources come from investments by individuals, institutions and churches. On an annual basis a modest dividend is paid out to its shareholders.

At Oikocredit International based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, we are currently looking for a

MANAGER PROGRAMS,

ENVIRONMENT and SOCIAL PERFORMANCE

(36 hours a week)

Responsibilities

The new colleague will join the team within the Department of Social Performance & Financial Analysis and will be mainly responsible for implementing Oikocredit’s environmental policy and managing the Social Performance information team. He/she will be the project manager of the development and implementation of Oikocredit’s environmental policy and will coordinate Oikocredit’s initiatives in improving our accountability in social and environmental terms. The Manager Programs will play an important role in the further development of the department and the collaboration with our regional and country offices regarding this subject.

Education and experience

Oikocredit is looking for a person with a Master in the field of finance, economics and/or business and minimum 5 years of experience in environmental policy and/or information management. The person should have good excellent management and communications skills and a strong interest in the field of economics in developing countries. Knowledge of social performance management in microfinance or other sectors is a plus. Thorough knowledge of English is essential, French and Spanish highly desired. This position will require occasional travel to Oikocredit’s offices worldwide.

Additional information

Do you have the above mentioned skills and experience? Are you innovative and capable in management and project management? Are you able to develop positive working relationships with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds? Are you ready to make a change?

Mail or send your application letter with curriculum vitae (both in English) to Ms. Ruth van der Greft, HR Officer, application@oikocredit.org. More information about our organization can be found on www.oikocredit.org. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Van der Greft at +31 (0)33 422 40 40. The expiry date of this vacancy is Sunday 11 November 2012.