THE POSITION:

This position is located at Head office in Quetta and reports to the Project Manager

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE POSITION:

S/he will ensure the guidance and strategy for access to finance and implemented in all target districts. S/he will also coordinate with designated banks /MFIs for their linkages with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and also facilitate the training events related to financial inclusion at community level. S/he will also regularly coordinate with district team to take update on issues faced by MSMEs supported under this programme for their access to finance and suggested solutions.

More Specifically:

• Implementation of Strategy
  • Support the rollout of the access to finance strategy
  • Provide operational support and guidance to district teams for implementing financial inclusion components.
• Coordination with Financial Institutions
  • Engage and coordinate with designated banks and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to create sustainable linkages for MSMEs.
  • Facilitate meetings and collaboration between financial institutions and community-level MSMEs.
• Community-Level Training and Awareness
  • Facilitate and support the planning and execution of financial literacy and inclusion training sessions for community members and MSMEs.
  • Ensure training materials are culturally and contextually appropriate and accessible.
• Monitoring and Support
  • Maintain regular communication with district teams to track MSMEs’ access to financial services.
  • Collect and compile feedback from the field on barriers to financial access and propose solutions in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, success stories, and recommended actions.
  • Document case studies and best practices related to MSME financial inclusion.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS internally with all functional departments within organizatio

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• At least 16 years of education in Master’s in Finance or Social Sciences, or Project Management, or Master’s in Business Administration, or Master’s in Public Administration, or relevant education.
• At least 7 years of related experience in Access to Finance in the development sector or Loan department in Banks, MFIs, and MFBs preferably with access to a finance job role with 01 year of team management role in a renowned international/national organization.

Skills

• Negotiations
• Interpersonal
• Effective communication
• Coaching and facilitation
• Proficiency in MS Office.                                                                                                                                                                            

  Note: The Organization Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Encourages Applications From Women, Persons With Disabilities and Marginalized Groups.