Duty Location: Kathmandu (With frequent field visits)    

Expected Start Date: September 2018 

The position holder will work as integral part of SME Finance Team in achieving overarching objectives of UKaid Sakchyam Access to Finance Programme. SME Finance Team is responsible for developing and implementing partnership projects with select Banks & Financial Institutions. As a member of technical team, the incumbent will work closely with Bank Partnership Advisors and with Leads and members of other components of the Programme including Financial Inclusion, Financial Capability Strengthening and others. 

Key Responsibilities:

Following are the main duties to be performed under this position:

• Support SME Finance Team to ensure timely delivery of existing partnership projects and related activities
  
• Carryout on- site and off -site monitoring of partnerships
  
• Follow up with partners to ensure they submit required reports / updates on time
  
• Assist SME Finance Component to:
  - Explore and develop new partnership with potential Financial Institutions, Anchor Firms, Fintech Companies and others
  - Undertake scoping study/research for new financial products and services
  - Support in completing monthly and other project deliverable
  - Undertake any other project activities assigned by the respective line manager/s

Reporting: 

• Candidates will report to the SME Financing Lead
  

Minimum Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  
• 3 years of working experience in financial service sector/ relevant donor funded programmes
  
• Preferred experience in rural regions of Nepal 
  
• Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali, both in writing and speaking 
  
• Ability to work in tight deadlines
  
• Nepalese national, able to live and travel throughout Nepal