Afghanistan: Branchless Banking 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 a branchless banking specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Afghanistan supporting financial sector development. This position will be full-time and based in Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide advisory services on mobile payment services and other channels for branchless banking (e.g. mobile banking, Internet banking, etc.);


• Assemble analyze, and communicate facts, evidence, and expert opinions on branchless banking and financial services;


• Develop action plans, convene key stakeholders, facilitate policy changes at the appropriate level;


• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other written materials in accordance with established regulations and guidelines on policy issues or requirements, such as timeframes for requested responses, or required regulatory references;

Qualifications:

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


• Minimum five years of experience in international development, preferably on programs supporting financial sector development;


• Familiarity with regulatory considerations, business models, and good practices in consumer protection;


• Prior professional experience supporting uptake of branchless banking technologies;


• USAID or other donor experience preferred;


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


• English fluency required; Dari and Pashto proficiency preferred.