Development Worker (m/f/d) for financial inclusion at the Banking Association Full-Time

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries.

Job description

The Project “Improvement of the Framework Conditions for a competitive Private and Financial Sector” which is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) aims to improve income and employment in rural areas of Mozambique. The work of the project focusses on three areas: 1. Improvement of the business climate, 2. Private sector development through upgrading of value chains and 3. Improvement of financial services and access to the formal financial sector. Current work is concentrated at national level and in the provinces of Inhambane, Sofala and Manica. The third area is linked to the Banking Association of Mozambique in order to improve financial inclusion in rural areas. Finding sustainable business models for financial inclusion remains a huge constraint for growth of micro, small and medium enterprises.

Your tasks

• Technical assistance on promotion of financial inclusion and increasing the rural outreach among the members;
• Development of knowledge management tools to transfer practical experiences promoting financial inclusion by banks, with a special focus on business models promote the penetration of financial services in rural areas;
• Support in the design and organization of events such as workshops, trainings, conferences;
• Support the networking between the association and relevant stakeholders (mobile money operators, Central Bank) as well as with other relevant stakeholders of the Project “Improving Framework Conditions in the Private and Financial Sector” (ProEcon), especially private enterprises in the agro-business sector;
• Support in the elaboration of research and technical reports.

Your profile

• Bachelor in Economics, Business Administration, Banking, International Development or similar fields;
• Professional experience in financial systems development and digital financial services;
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment and demonstrated ability to interact with persons from different social-economic strata;
• Very good communication skills, team-player;
• Organized and highly-motivated;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Location information

• Place of Residence: Maputo;
• Climate: A pleasant climate;
• Healthcare: Does not live up to international standards; world-class medical treatment and facilities can be obtained in Nelspruit, South Africa, about 3 1/2 hours drive from Maputo;
• Supply and shopping facilities: Good living conditions, good housing conditions, many supermarkets and restaurants with international standards;
• Children, school situation and school fees: There are several international kindergardens and schools (Portuguese, French, American and international school);
• Security: The security situation requires increased alertness. There are special security risk mitigation measures applying to GIZ staff on-site. All staff must follow GIZ security instructions at any time. Please also read up on county-specific advice provided by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Notes

GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

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