VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position : COORDINATOR - MICROFINANCE

Strømme Foundation (SF) is an International Development Organization with its Head Office in Kristiansand, Norway. It seeks to empower the poor through its interventions in two sectors, Education and Microfinance. SF’s vision is “A world free from poverty”. Please visit www.stromme.org   for more details about our organization.

SF’s Bangladesh program is strategically managed by the Asia Regional Office, based in Colombo, Sri-Lanka.   In Bangladesh SF implements Education and Micro Finance programs with the support of local implementing partners.

Context of Work:

  • Work as part of the Microfinance management team and provide guidance to partner MFI’s to design and analyse partners MIS and FIS and portfolio report of the Microfinance program, guiding partners in line with the strategic plan, review loan proposals and business plan, conduct capacity building programs including value chain to strengthen the capacity of partner organizations and achieve results.

Competencies required:

  • Masters in Commerce or Social Science, preferably Finance, Accounting, Management, Business Administration, Economics or Development Studies from leading public universities.
  • A minimum of  five years work experience in the Microfinance sector
  • High level of Computer literacy
  • Ability and skills to build capacity of partners and facilitate training programs.
  • Strong knowledge on overall financial management including monitoring MFI operational and financial performances.
  • High level of integrity with leadership qualities.
  • Result oriented  and pro-active
  • Report writing skills in English and local language
  • Ability to work in a team

An attractive and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience is on offer to the selected candidate. The position is challenging and offers the selected candidate an opportunity for personal development.

Please submit a comprehensive resume by email stating names and addresses of two non-related references within 27 December, 2014 to: sfpostasia@stromme.org and zahirul.islam@stromme.org. Also please indicate Post of Coordinator- Microfinance, in the subject line of the email.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Please ensure that the CV is sent to both email addresses given above
  • Only Nationals of Bangladesh are eligible to apply.
  • Only short-listed applicants for the above position will be notified

Stromme Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.