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Comment by Adrienne Peirce on January 9, 2009 at 12:40am

Here's a freelance job that I came across at the Microfinance Gateway:

Feasibility Consultant

InNyx Centre for Microfinance Development

Closes: 24 Jan 2009

Location: United Kingdom

About the Organization:
InNyx is a UK limited liability company registered in the UK. The firm provides capacity building services in the field of microfinance and economic development.

About the Job:
The ICMD is working with a team of international investors who are interested in establishing a Green field “Unit Microfinance Bank” in Abeokuta, Ogun-State - Nigeria. ICMD is looking for consultants that can assist in preparing a comprehensive feasibility study that will also be used as a concept paper in discussion with potential investors. The strategic aim is to develop the bank using international standards on microfinance. The feasibility study has to be of a very high standard with very detailed analysis on rate of returns, financial ratios, net present values etc.

Skills/qualifications/experience:
* Bsc;
* MBA

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on January 10, 2009 at 2:36am

Only 3 more days for this Innocentive Challenge:

Idea for a Low-cost Rainwater Storage System
Prize: $15,000

Proposed system must hold 500 liters of water and cost less than $20. Submission must include a full description, rationale for why it will work, cost estimates, and detailed drawings.

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on January 17, 2009 at 1:00am

Social Entrepreneurship Initiative (Part Time)
Teach for America
New York, NY
Salary= $11/ hour (pretty low, but my make good connections)
Source: Idealist.org
Closes: March 17, 2009

Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
1. Supporting social entrepreneurs: Disbursing self-use resources to alumni; Running the SEI Fellowship Application Coaching program for alumni entrepreneurs applying to SE Fellowships.
2. Career newsletters: Research stories, opportunities and supporting compilation of the SEI newsletter and Private Sector Careers newsletters focusing on Business, Law and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
3. Communications and data management: Updating SEI content on Teach For America’s intranet for corps members and alumni; Maintaining SEI alumni tracker; Updating SEI alumni profile book for partners and donors.
4. Alumni Discussion Groups: Market alumni discussion groups resources through regional teams, respond to requests for information, track alumni follow up and progress.
5. General administrative support: Budget management, and filing reimbursements.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, be detail-oriented and well organized. S/He should be able to able to create organizational systems, have strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills and be comfortable with new technologies. Additionally, s/he will feel comfortable reaching out to the Teach For America community and working on projects that require high levels of personal responsibility. The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is critical. This position may evolve into a longer-term role with the Social Entrepreneurship Initiative.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about the operations of a major educational nonprofit, while exploring the social entrepreneurship space.

How to Apply:
Submit your résumé, a cover letter and a writing sample to Chaula Kothari at chaula.kothari@teachforamerica.org

Comment by Jenara Nerenberg on January 19, 2009 at 1:32am

2 Excellent Job Opportunities in Microfinance at Opportunity Fund

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on January 28, 2009 at 7:03am

I highly recommend joining NetImpact for access to their jobs page, where I found this:

Capital Markets Senior Investment Advisor
FINCA International
Washington, DC

About the Job
Full time; MBA/Graduate Degree Preferred

FINCA International is currently looking for a Capital Markets Senior Investment Advisor. The Capital Markets Senior Investment Advisor assists FINCA International and its affiliates in accessing sources of commercial finance (e.g., debt, equity, structured transactions, guarantee programs) to fund the financing/capital needs of FINCA’s 21 microfinance affiliates. This includes attracting outside investors, preparing financing proposals, supporting financing deal logistics, and providing research and analysis. The role may cover responsibility for financing a number of affiliates in a region, or managing relationships with network-wide lenders, or handling large-scale special projects related to capital markets, risk management, and financings, or any combination of these.


Skills
- BS or BA degree in Business or Finance, MBA a plus, preferably with concentration in Finance;
- 8-12 years in capital markets and corporate finance, preferably in a major financial institution, investment bank, or investment fund;
- Fluency in English required, Spanish and/or Russian a plus, interest and willingness to learn one of these languages important;
- Strong finance, written and oral presentation skills, plus good grasp of international accounting principles;
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills;
- High degree of computer literacy; strong competence in MS Office applications;
- Demonstrated good judgment and diplomacy;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- International experience a definite asset, particularly in emerging/developing markets.

Learn more here, and also check out other microfinance-related jobs on the FINCA careers page.

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on January 28, 2009 at 7:10am

More jobs from Net Impact:

D.light Design Fellowships
d.light design, an affordable light and power company focused on solar, has many fellowships open in both India and China, including:

-Business Development
-Marketing
-Product Design
-Supply Chain and Operations

Fellows are paid a living stipend and fellowships last between 3 and 10 months. Learn more about their program here.

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on February 12, 2009 at 6:13am

Grameen Foundation launches Bankers without Borders.

This is a volunteer program, but might be perfect for someone looking to add experience to their resume. It is even more perfect for someone wanting to transition to a new career while still keeping their current full-time position, as it appears some of the volunteer opportunities are pretty flexible or rather short term.

Comment by Esther Nakkazi on June 9, 2009 at 3:11pm

I am a journalist in Uganda. Freelance work suits me good.

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on June 12, 2009 at 7:55pm

Microfinance Market Research Consultant in Yemen

They are hiring someone to survey the microfinance environment and determine the needs of MFIs in Yemen.

Comment by Adrienne Peirce on June 12, 2009 at 7:57pm

Microfinance Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant- North India

Mimoza is looking for someone to help them combine forces with other groups. The project appears to be at least 6 months long.

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