Oikocredit Junior analyst

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

JUNIOR ANALYST

(36 hours a week)

Responsibilities

The new colleague will be responsible for reviewing the viability of proposals based on an assessment of the financial, social, and technical risks involved. Based on the analysis the junior analyst will submit an opinion on the project to the Credit Committee for consideration in the Committee’s deliberations.  The junior analyst will also be responsible for communicating decisions to the relevant Regional Offices as well as follow-up on any matter determined by the Credit Committee. In addition the person will be contributing to the development and maintenance of different kinds of analysis tools. Finally the junior analyst will be taking minutes in Credit Committee meetings. The Analyst team is part of the Social Performance & Financial Analysis department which is responsible for the capacity building program, social performance management and credit analysis.

Education and experience

Oikocredit is looking for a recently graduated person with a Master in the field of finance, economics, or business administration. We are searching for someone with a proven strong interest, possibly experience in the field of finance/economics in developing countries, specifically microfinance and social entrepreneurship. The new colleague must have a strong affinity with financial analysis and assessment. Strong analytical skills, good communication skills and computer literacy are required. The junior analyst must have a thorough knowledge of English, both verbal and written. Other languages like French and Spanish are considered an asset. This position will not require a lot of traveling.

Additional information

Do you have the above mentioned skills and experience? Do you like to take initiative as well as to work in a team? Are you able to analyze different sources of information and provide a clear recommendation on the way forward? 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. A more detailed job description is available upon request. The expiry date of this vacancy is Tuesday 26^th of February 2013.

Please beware that due to European Union immigration restrictions we can only consider applicants that already have a valid work and residence permit for The Netherlands.

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