NGO JOBS

Organization: Habitat for Humanity International
Country: Slovakia
Closing date: 08 Mar 2014

As the Housing Microfinance Specialist for the Housing Finance & Market Development Team with the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Area Office, you will serve as the subject matter expert for Europe and Central Asia (ECA) with a focus on the National Organizations (NOs) and Branches throughout the ECA area. You will have the exciting opportunity to utilize your strong knowledge of microfinance to partner with financial service organizations or similar networks to promote and further advance the Housing Finance & Market Development strategy and overall program in Europe and Central Asia.

Interested candidates should visit: http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=57982

You are someone who enjoys research and have solid experience facilitating training. You enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment and enjoy travel (because you may travel up to 40% throughout Africa.) As the Housing Microfinance Specialist you will be based at our regional office, located in Pretoria, South Africa and report to our Housing Finance & Market Development Manager. You will be responsible for facilitating vibrant market approaches, with a focus on existing local market actors and institutions by focusing on the following 3 key areas:

INSTITUTIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

1. Provide housing microfinance technical support to partner microfinance institution

MOBILIZATION OF CAPITAL

1. Mobilize capital suitable for investing in financial institutions that focus on low-income individuals;

HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES

1. Provide non-financial market-based solutions and services for those living in low-income housing by providing support enabling those households to meet housing quality standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. 3+ years’ experience in Microfinance, Housing Finance, Research or Development
3. 2+ years’ experience in management role
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis techniques
5. Proven experience conducting market research studies and established involvement in product development processes
6. Fluency in English (spoken and written)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Training skills and proven experience
2. Fluency in French and/or Russian (spoken and written)
3. Conversant with the regulatory framework for the Microfinance industry in the Europe and Central Asia countries

How to apply:

Interested candidates should visit: http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=57982

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veterans/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.