Finance and Fund Manager - Yemen

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites immediate expressions of interest for the position of Finance and Fund Manager. MEDA is working with the European Commission: Yemen Economic Support Program (YESP) to devise and implement a project focused on MSME growth. The project - ADEN (Approach for Developmentfinance ENhancement) will improve access to financial services and employment opportunities in Yemen through three main activities: 1) Management of a revolving loan fund for MSMEs; 2) Capacity building of local banks and MFIs; 3) Training and business development services to local MSMEs.

Position Summary

As a key member of ADEN's core team, the Finance and Fund Manager, under the supervision of the Managing Director, will manage finances and accounting in the project, with the partner Financial Institutions, and support with donor reporting. This position will also be responsible for agreements, contracts and would manage the logistics for ADEN. This is a multi-year/ time bound contract. Main responsibilities include ensuring ADEN's effective performance for the key duties related to: financial Institution (FI) financial review, disbursements, business planning; overall fund management and portfolio performance; ADEN budgeting and financial planning and reporting; general accounting and financial management of ADEN in line with International Financial Reporting Standards and processes of external audit are in place. Duties will also include leading the design and implementation of internal controls for processes and business activities to minimize exposure of operational, financial and compliance risks. This position reports directly to the ADEN Managing Director.

Qualifications

• University degree, ideally a Masters, and ideally combining the disciplines of Finance and Professional Accounting Certification such as CA, ACCA (or related certification).
• Proven track record of at least five (5) years' experience in financial management, fund management, and implementation, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years financial management experience in Yemen is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of bi- and multi-lateral government agencies, donors (particularly EC, DFID, USAID), non-governmental organizations and other development agencies working in Yemen's microfinance sector.
• Excellent skills in communication, relationship building, intercultural engagement, networking and interpersonal communication, negotiation and leadership.
• Excellent computing and analytical skills and up-to-date developments in the microfinance sector.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-past, constantly changing program.
• Fluency in Arabic and previous work experience in Yemen or MENA region is required.
• Appreciation and support of MEDA's vision, mission and values.

Please submit resume to jobs@meda.org.