Background
Expected places of travel: Regions of Uzbekistan
Reports to: Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep abreast on microfinance development in the country and worldwide, identify legal, regulatory and institutional challenges related to microfinance development;
- Serve as a resource person on microfinance development issues for project and UNDP, respective research coordinators, stakeholders and beneficiaries;
- Identify issues that may have a significant impact on MFIs, and recommend ways to address these issues;
- Analyze microfinance demand and estimate supply gap;
- Assist in development of the methodology for surveying existing MFIs and microfinance services;
- Contribute to preparation of the respective policy and strategy papers, project briefs and presentations;
- Coordinate project inputs and activities involving the Government, Central Bank, NAMOCU and other stakeholders;
- Provide assistance to international consultants and professional experts on establishing a conducive policy framework for microfinance covering areas of (a) supporting infrastructure such as credit guarantees, agriculture insurance, and credit information sharing; (b) development of professional network ( NAMOCU); (c) rules and regulations on microfinance; and (d) market-based mechanisms aimed at improving financial sustainability of MFIs;
- Prepare pilot-testing methodology for the new microfinance products;
- Establish criteria for participation in project activities for MFIs;
- Prepare a detailed plan for capacity building of NAMOCU;
- Help design training courses and train senior staff of CBU and NAMOCU;
- Organize the trainings for CBU and MFI’s;
- Provide information on options for oversight and reporting of the MFI;
- Supervise the working group on development of the concept note on Microfinance Development in Uzbekistan;
- Supervise the work of team of national consultants to ensure they fulfill their terms of reference;
- Coordinate the efforts of donors in the joint microfinance activities;
- Raise awareness of policymakers and the public about the importance and feasibility of microfinance;
- Participate in roundtables and seminars organized for Oliy Majlis and government representatives, conduct focus group meetings with beneficiaries;
- Perform other relevant duties as required.
Competencies
- Good knowledge about development issues and donor activities, especially related to microfinance development in the Republic of Uzbekistan;
- Strong managerial and communication skills, ability to take decisions and to prioritize multiple tasks, results-orientated, ability to work in a team and stressful conditions;
- Initiative, analytical thinking, ethics and honesty;
- Skills in using ICT as a tool and data source;
- Fluency in English, Uzbek and Russian.
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree in economics, business administration, public finance and management (Master’s degree is preferred);
- At least 5 years of progressive work experience in banking and microfinance institutions, of which at least 3 years directly related to microfinance and microcredit institutions. Work experience in any development organization is an advantage;
- Good knowledge about development issues and donor activities, especially related to microfinance development in the Republic of Uzbekistan;
- Strong managerial and communication skills, ability to take decisions and to prioritize multiple tasks, results-orientated, ability to work in a team and stressful conditions;
- Initiative, analytical thinking, ethics and honesty;
- Skills in using ICT as a tool and data source;
- Fluency in English, Uzbek and Russian.
All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://undp.uz The UNDP will only accept applications submitted on-line via http://www.undp.uz
Please ensure that before making on-line application, you have completed the UNDP Personal History Form (P11). The electronic version of the P11 can be downloaded from http://www.undp.uz (Job Opportunities Section). The completed P11) further to be uploaded while applying on-line.
The deadline for submission of application is COB October 18, 2009. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (18 October 2009) will not be given consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
For more detailed information about UNDP Uzbekistan please visit our website at www.undp.uz Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open for the Uzbekistan citizens only.