About the Organization:
Plan is a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries. Plan Canada is part of Plan. Funds raised in Canada and by Plan worldwide are used to support child-centered, community development projects through sustainable solutions with measurable results.
About the Job:
Plan Canada is looking for a Microfinance Advisor. S/he will support each country office in identification of new funding opportunities and the design and development of new programs. S/he will provide technical support, quality assurance, training, and capacity building for existing programs in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate the national, regional, and internationally approved technical standards and benchmarks for microfinance programs and incorporate into Plan Canada’s programming;
- Provide technical support, advice, and guidance to Plan staff in Canada and Plan’s overseas Country Offices on the implementation of programs;
- Participate in project related meetings as needed including project working groups and project steering committee;
- Provide training in the field on tools related to microfinance, often with a special emphasis on youth;
- Monitor and evaluate projects/programs and write reports based on findings;
- Design quality monitoring standards as well as tools for program monitoring and improvement;
- Lead and/or participate in various program events at regional and international level highlighting Plan’s program experiences;
- Participate and share program model, learning, and experience with coalitions, donors, and forums;
- Contribute to and/or create, policy papers related to portfolio of microfinance within Plan Canada and Plan International.
Qualifications:
- University degree, Post Graduate in Development or other relevant discipline;
- Minimum 8 years program experience in international development, some of which should have been gained overseas
- At least 5 to 6 years of experience in microfinance, preferably with a focus on youth empowerment;
- Strong analytical skills related to microfinance as well as group and organizational development skills;
- Strong technical capacity and practical experience of managing and designing international development programs and microfinance programs;
- Solid experience in proposal writing, innovation, and rights based programming;
- Good familiarity, networking, and working relationships with different donors and other partner organizations;
- Demonstrated ability to review, synthesize information and produce appropriate reports;
- Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and internet use;
- Bilingual capacity in English/French is considered an asset;
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Closing Date: 16 Nov 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to gethired@plancanada.ca
Please mention "Microfinance Advisor" in the subject line.
