OPEN TO EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CANDIDATES
 
IOMYogyakarta is looking for Micro-Finance Coordinator according to the
 term of reference below. Interested applicants are invited to apply by
 submitting their application to 
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  not later than 15
 May 2008 indicating the reference code below as subject. All
 candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application
 form. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Reference code:            SVN/ID1/2008/
Duty station:                  Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Position Title:                 Micro-Finance
 Coordinator 
Classification:                Employee, Grade 5
Type of contract:            Special all-inclusive contract 
Duration of contract:       3 months with possibility of
 extension 
 
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (HO) Yogyakarta and
 the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Livelihood) (PM), the
 Micro-FinanceCoordinatorwill be responsible in coordinating the
 development and overall implementation of the Access to Finance component as
 part of the Java Reconstruction Fund (JRF)-financed Livelihood project
 in Yogyakarta and Central Java. In particular, he/she will:   
 
General Functions:      
 
1.       Assist the PM in the development, formulation and
 implementation of the JRF Livelihood project with specific emphasis on the
 project¢s micro-finance component;
2.       Under the guidance of the PM, be responsible for the
 project¢s Micro-Finance Unit and coordinate the development and execution
 of loan provisions through IOM¢s partners and end-users.;
3.       Regularly liaise with IOM¢s micro-finance implementing
 partner (PT. PNM) and be the focal point for micro-finance related
 issues in relation to Donors, Government Agencies, international NGOs, the
 public and other participants as instructed by the PM;
4.       Closely monitor the activities of PT. PNM, and report
 back to PM, to ensure that the institution fully complies with the
 project¢s objectives and activities as set forth in the Project Appraisal
 Document (PAD) and the contract with IOM;
5.       Ensure that all activities of PT. PNM and selected
 Micro-Finance Institutions (MFI) comply with World Bank, JRF and IOM rules &
 regulations, procedures and contractual obligations as outlined in the
 Grant Agreement, PAD and other relevant  documents;
6.       In close coordination with PT. PNM, assist the PM in
 proposing and developing sound technical criteria for selection of MFIs in
 the project;
7.       In close coordination with PT. PNM, assist the PM in
 overseeing appraisal and selection of accredited MFIs that are in line
 with agreed upon selection criteria, whilst ensuring the highest level of
 transparency, professionalism and fairness in this selection process;
8.       In coordination with the Business Development
 Coordinator and the Community Engagement Officer, advise the PM in giving
 direction to PT. PNM and MFI partners on beneficiaries/MSE targeted for loan
 support and geographical and sector priorities (where applicable);
9.       Assist the PM in establishing a reporting mechanism for
 PT. PNM that is linked to fund disbursements to MFIs;
10.   Analyze the financial reports of PT. PNM and give
 recommendation to the PM on transfer of project funds based on actual disbursements
 to MFI. Monitor and report on the back-flow of funds to PNM from MFI;
11.   Assist the Database expert in setting up and maintaining a
 project database that tracks the financial performance of MFIs and provides
 detailed information on the volume of loan disbursements to MSEs,
 client performance, repayment rates, non-performing loans, number of repeat
 borrowers, MFI cash-flow, technical assistance provisions, financial
 viability of MFI, geographical coverage, etc.
12.   Conduct regular monitoring and spot-checks of partner MFIs;
13.   Identify capacity building needs on both MFI and client level
 and draft Terms of Reference for technical experts supporting the
 project¢s technical assistance component. Oversee the timely and appropriate
 delivery of capacity building assistance to MFIs, working with PT. PNM
 and other technical assistance providers;
14.   Identify any institutional and operational support that MFIs
 might need in order to effectively extend financial services to target
 beneficiaries, including the need for additional office space, furniture,
 vehicles additional staffing, computers, etc. and provide the PM with
 recommendations in this respect;
15.   In coordination with the M&E Coordinator, develop tracking
 tools and impact assessment methodologies to measure and gauge
 effectiveness and impact of micro-finance interventions on MSEs. Contribute to the
 planning and execution of micro-finance impact evaluations at different
 stages of the project to measure to which extent the intervention is
 contributing towards its objectives;
16.   Assist the PM in drafting regular progress reports on
 activities and key results under the Micro-finance component and provide inputs
 in other reports as requested by the PM;
17.   Assist the PM in hiring and supervising appropriately skilled
 national staff working in the micro-finance unit;
18.   Supervise unit staff and report to PM on any substantiated
 staff performance concerns and recommend appropriate action to be
 undertaken;
19.   Train other project staff on micro-finance related issues as
 requested by the PM;
20.   Undertake representational duties in project-related meetings
 with donors, workshops, seminars, coordination meetings on behalf of PM,
 as required.
21.   Undertake other duties as assigned by PM of the HO.
 
Desired qualifications
 
University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or
 Economics or a combination of related experience and background. Can
 demonstrate at least five years of professional experience in the banking
 or micro-finance sector in Indonesia and at least one year of experience
 in a management-level position in a company or non-profit organization
 in the same field. Demonstrated knowledge of micro-finance
 institutions, micro-credit & savings schemes, micro-enterprise development
 concepts, accounting systems and micro-finance legal framework. Experience
 with international NGOs in the field of livelihood or micro-finance highly
 desirable. Excellent numerical and financial analysis skills. 
 
Must be a team player, possess strong administrative, planning and
 representational skills, be prepared to work under pressure and meet
 deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel,
 PowerPoint and experience in developing databases is expected. Well versed in
 written and oral communication skills in English, including report
 writing and the ability to explain and present complex technical
 information, effectively train/advise colleagues and beneficiaries and prepare
 written documentations in a clear and concise style. Fluency in Bahasa
 Indonesia and Javanese a distinct advantage.


    

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