About the Organization:
The Microfinance Information Exchange, Inc. (MIX) is a non profit organization incorporated in June 2002, with headquarters in Washington, DC. It is a leading business information provider dedicated to strengthening the microfinance sector. The organization’s core focus is to provide objective data and analysis on microfinance providers. MIX provides detailed financial and social performance information from MFIs, as well as business information from market facilitators and leading donor organizations and investors in microfinance.
About the Job:
MIX is looking for an Anglophone Africa Analyst. S/he will be responsible for contributing to the expansion of MIX’s core activities in Africa in support of the organization’s goals of achieving reliable, comparable, publicly available information on the performance and outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs). S/he will also be providing the financial inclusion market context.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Managing relationships with relevant stakeholders in the region (MFIs, networks, funders, policymakers, etc.);
- Collecting, validating, processing, and analyzing MFI-level information;
- Exploring all available resources related to financial inclusion and compiling sector information for mappings and related analysis;
- Carrying out research to further the MIX’s understanding of regional actors and developments affecting financial inclusion;
- Collaborating with national microfinance networks, helping build their capacity through conducting trainings and providing strategic support;
- Marketing and promoting MIX services to relevant stakeholders across the region.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in relevant field, Masters preferred;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Highly motivated with ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Proven ability to work with and analyze data;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as comfort working with online databases;
- Excellent attention to detail, as well as organizational and time management skills;
- Experience running trainings a plus.
Closing Date: 15 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@themix.org
Please mention « Anglophone Africa Analyst » in the subject line.
