Disaster Recovery Finance Director, VisionFund International at World Vision

Jamii Opportunities · 2023-08-20T20:01:48+00:00

Position: Disaster Recovery Finance Director, VisionFund International Contract Type: Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description Application Deadline: 18th September 2023 Locations: Anywhere in the world with WVI registration Key Responsibilities Develop financial inclusion projects linked to cash transfers and other humanitarian responses and recovery efforts, as well as anticipatory action initiatives Initial project identification Co- write with Field Offices and GAM (Grant Acquisition Management) teams proposals for inclusion of financial services Negotiation with partners Ensure buy-in from partners and facilitate decision processes where needed Project management and oversite of project components related to financial inclusion Supporting local response project teams in monitoring performance and delivery of agreed results Problem-solve when situations change, or project plans are not working Report on progress Lead on recovery lending and other financial services developed in response to major climatic, conflict, and disaster events Conduct initial market assessments in the early days after a climate-related event Advise on criteria for appropriate loan/grant mix to different client segments Lead and manage on-site recovery lending & related responses post disaster Provide training on recovery lending Provide guidance and documentation on recovery lending Lead on innovations for financial inclusion in emergency and post emergency/ disaster contexts Support the documentation of innovations within VFI and wider sector Identify opportunities to build on and scale up promising practices Present and share learnings within wider WV partnership and externally Engage with the climate team within WV on climate finance strategies. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required Professional Experience University degree A senior professional with at least 10 years of leadership experience in development work with a minimum of 4 years in emergency response or disaster recovery work (e.g. Cash/Voucher Assistance). At least 4 years working with a financial institution (bank, microfinance institution, or microfinance network). Experience conceptualizing and implementing projects and financial services adapted to specific markets and circumstances. Proven ability to think on their feet in challenging and difficult situations Works comfortably in diverse contexts and changing circumstances. Experience working in multiple countries Experience negotiating with and influencing high level executives and organizational decision-makers Ability to manage multiple stake holders, including through remote communications Preferred knowledge/qualifications for the role Master’s degree in a relevant field Experience writing grant proposals and reports to donors Experience of multiple emergency situations in different contexts (conflict and natural disasters) and different regions. Experience with mobile money and cash transfer mechanisms Experience working with savings groups Locations: a global, remote position that needs to be based in a country where WVI is registered Travel and/or Work Environment The position requires ability and willingness to travel internationally, potentially 35% of the time. Able to work from home if required Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Apply here

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Start date Aug 20, 2023
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