Expected Start Date: February 18, 2017

• Support the team in the achievement of the overarching objective of SME Finance Component by ensuring that all activities are harmoniously integrated into partners’ programmes;
• Support in design and development of models for innovative and new financial products towards fulfilling the financial needs of MSMEs in Sakchyam Programme districts taking into account international and regional best practices adapted to be effectively launched in the local context of the selected regions
• Support MSME Financing units of partner banks to reach unserved and underserved rural markets, achieve outreach, scale, impact and profitability targets
• Provide support to partner banks to design and develop new financial products for MSMEs that broadly focuses on Value Chain Financing (VCF), savings and other products
• Support partner banks in adopting alternative delivery channels such as mobile phones, POS machines, etc.
• Support partner banks in launching their newly developed products and services and provide ongoing support during the piloting and testing as well as implementation stages and provide feedback and inputs for product improvement
• Support effective monitoring of partner institutions at different levels of execution
• Support Challenge Fund Investment in partner banks and delivery channel infrastructure

An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the right candidates for the above-mentioned positions.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter stating the motivation for applying, salary expectation and a copy of their Nepalese citizenship certificate to [email protected]. Included along with the cover letter and resume should be 1-page summary of an innovative value chain financing product or delivery channel innovation that you have been involved in.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 PM Nepal local time, January 1, 2017.