Junior Microfinance China Expert

• Type: Job
• Location: Beijing, China
• Organisation: PlaNet Finance China
  PlaNet Finance is an international organization dedicated to the development of microfinance through the provision of technical assistance and consulting services to the microfinance and banking sector. PlaNet Finance has a Representative Office in Beijing holding several microfinance projects all over China including supporting urban and rural MFIs via technical assistance and helping city commercial banks design downscaling programs. Please see our website http://www.planetfinancechina.org for more information on our work.
• Closing Date: 14-Dec-2009
• Description:
  PlaNet Finance China is seeking a junior microfinance expert to participate in the development of our operations.; *Term: At least 1 year including a trial period; contract may be renewed depending on performance ; *Location: China ; *Contract: Local consultant ; *Responsibilities: As a Local Consultant, you will provide technical and practical knowledge in microfinance, such as: Technical Assistance in Microfinance ; -Assisting to conduct feasibility research for establishing microfinance programs and institutions ; -Assisting to design and develop microfinance lending methodologies and procedures appropriate to the local context ; -Assisting to design training workshops and relevant training materials for all kinds of microfinance participants ; -Assisting to provide technical guidance regarding the implementation of microfinance activities ; -Conducting on-site coaching, consulting and advising for microfinance programs and institutions ; -Providing support to international and domestic experts ; Institutional Development -Providing support in designing project proposals involving microfinance ; -Assisting in project implementation ; Communications and Marketing -Conducting marketing and promotion for PlaNet Finance China's business lines ; -Engaging in outreach to various stakeholders, including (but not limited to) microfinance institutions, public and private donors or investors, government authorities, microfinance networks, media and all kinds of participants within the microfinance sector ; -Maintaining the relationship with partners, customers and others
• Applicant Requirements:
  Profile/Skills: - Must be an extremely motivated, independent and professional individual dedicated to the development of microfinance in China - Advanced degree in finance, banking and/or development economics - Prior experience in microfinance and/or banking (individual lending methodology) highly desirable; knowledge of SME lending an advantage - Strong logical and financial analysis skills - Training and/or capacity building and/or consulting experience would be desirable - Good communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills - Confident, self-starter, open-minded, able to work with minimal guidance - Highly organized - Ability to work under pressure - Willing and able to travel and live in different areas, including rural areas, for extended periods of time - Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Languages: must be fluent (native) in Chinese; conversational English and at least basic writing and translation skills
• Application instructions:
  Please send CV and cover letter by email to Elaine Chou at echou@mfchina.cn with 'Junior Microfinance Expert Application' in the subject line.
• Contact Person: Elaine Chou echou@mfchina.cn

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