Financial Inclusion Expert (m/f/d)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

The position is expected to be full time for a period of 5 years. The Financial Inclusion Expert will work closely with the Team Leader and assures the Team Leader’s function during the Team Leader’s absence. Financial Inclusion Expert liaises with and reports to the Team Leader.

The Financial Inclusion Expert will be in charge of organising workshops and training sessions, delivering capacity building actions and/or mobilising non key experts to that effect. The responsibilities include drafting assignment ToRs, quality management control, training delivery and evaluation, coaching trainees, reporting on attendance, performance, satisfaction and other indices relating to the functioning of the in-situ training programmes or consulting actions delivered. 

Qualifications and skills

• University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or related field
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Working knowledge of Ukrainian will be considered an advantage

General professional experience

• 10 years professional experience in the inclusive finance sector either working as a TA consultant for inclusive financial service providers and/or directly for an inclusive financial services provider

Specific professional experience

• 5 years practical experience in managing the provision of technical assistance or capacity building activities to inclusive finance providers such as microfinance institutions and/or banks, including preparation and delivery of trainings
• Experience of working in the financing of agricultural value chains would be an advantage
• 2 years’ experience working for inclusive finance providers or providing TA to inclusive finance providers in the Eastern Neighbourhood countries, preferably in Ukraine 

Shared Key Experts requirements

• In addition to the profile requirements defined above, the TL and Financial Inclusion Expert should jointly (one and/or the other) fulfil the following requirements
• Experience in supporting inclusive finance providers to mainstream sustainable/green finance, such as green product development, sustainability reporting, climate risk assessments/matrix building etc).
• Experience in promoting access to finance for more vulnerable groups notably women, refugees/IDPs, veterans, youth, rural populations etc. (e.g. product development or adaptation)
• Experience is supporting stakeholders in the context of EU accession

The Consultant will be mostly based in Ukraine and Moldova. Regular travel throughout the two countries is also required in order to cover the activities outlined above. Regular travel to Luxembourg is expected.

Remote working will also be considered as deemed appropriate by the Consultant and upon prior approval by the EIB. 

The intended start date is December 2024 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 60 months from this date.

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Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.