Financial Institution Technical Assistance Specialist - Yemen

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites immediate expressions of interest for the position of Financial Institution Technical Assistance Specialist. 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 the project's core team, the FI TA Specialist under the supervision of the Managing Director facilitates the strengthening and development of the partner FIs and the sector. This is a multi-year/ time bound contract. Main responsibilities include providing technical guidance on product development, risk management and credit analysis to financial institution partners and conducting market research and institutional assessments to identify capacity and institutional building needs. This position reports directly to the ADEN Managing Director.

Qualifications

• University degree, ideally a Masters, and ideally combining the disciplines of Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship and Microfinance, Adult Education, Organizational Behaviour and Capacity Building, or other related discipline.
• Proven track record of at least seven (7) years' experience in financial sector and microfinance management.
• Experience in providing technical assistance to the financial sector in Yemen.
• Experience in training and working with gender and youth focused programs is desirable.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing program.
• Fluency in Arabic
• Appreciation and support of MEDA's vision, mission and values.

Please submit resume to jobs@meda.org.