Afghanistan: Access to Finance Specialist

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.

IESC is seeking an access to finance specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Afghanistan in financial sector development. This position will be full-time and based in Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expand access to finance for underserved areas through advising and assisting financial service providers to design and implement new financial services and products;


• Provide support to microfinance institutions (MFI) to strengthen institutional capacity and improve ability to meet client needs;


• Ensure that financial services meet the needs of women entrepreneurs and producer groups to maintain and expand value-added activities.


• Work with international consultants and local project staff involved in expanding access to finance to ensure quality and timeliness of pertinent deliverables under the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, international development, or other relevant field required;


• Minimum seven years of experience in banking or financial services;


• Experience in leasing and/or agricultural value chain finance preferred;


• Previous Chief of Party/Project Director experience required;


• USAID or other donor experience highly preferred;


• Experience working in Afghanistan or in transitional and/or post-conflict countries highly preferred;


• English fluency required; Dari and Pashto proficiency preferred.