Microfinance Jobs

Training/Program Officer, Financial Education

Job Description:

Microfinance Opportunities (MFO) seeks a Training/Program Officer to develop and disseminate its Global Financial Education Program (GFEP) curriculum globally. The Training/Program Officer will be responsible for conducting market research, designing, planning and conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops and adapting the learning sessions for dissemination through multi-media and other learning channels. Candidates should be dedicated to the MFO mission of delivering high-quality financial management skills as a key tool for poverty alleviation.

MFO is a microenterprise resource center that promotes client-led microfinance. Its mission is to create a world where every poor person can benefit from financial services. Our work focuses on the design and delivery of high-quality microfinance products and services that match the needs and preferences of low-income households. MFO’s core competency areas include: research and analysis, innovation, and dissemination.

For more information, please visit our website at www.globalfinancialed.org.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Adapt existing financial education curricula to local context based on results of field work and market research

· Design and implement financial education Training of Trainers workshops on a variety of microfinance topics

· Develop and adapt financial education curricula and assessment tools

· Provide additional technical assistance to partner organizations as required

· Write program reports

· Contribute to quarterly newsletter, proposal development, impact assessments, and research and outreach efforts as needed

· Oversee individual project-specific budgets and deliverables

Required Qualifications

· Technical expertise in learner-centered, participatory training and curriculum design

· Knowledge of financial services for low income households

· Masters degree in international development, adult education, economics or related field

· 3 to 5 years of experience working in international development/training/ curriculum design

· Experience training adults and/or youth in developing countries

· Strong cross-cultural and communication skills

· Ability to communicate and train in Spanish, or other second language

· Pro-active work style and ability to work both independently and cooperatively with other trainers, staff, organizations, and training participants

· Excellent computer skills (MS Word/Excel/PPT)

· Strong writing and editing skills

· Ability to monitor budgets and program deliverables

· Previous program management experience

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Flexibility and willingness to work in a small but rapidly growing organization

· Willingness to travel internationally 20%-30% of the time

All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at time of application. Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Send a resume and a letter of interest by mail, fax, or e-mail to the address below. Please indicate “Training/Program Officer, Financial Education” on the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, we cannot respond to individual inquiries. No phone calls please.

Microfinance Opportunities

1701 K St. NW, Suite 650

Washington, DC 20006

Tel: 202-721-0050

Fax: 202-721-0010

E-mail: financialed@mfopps.org

www.microfinanceopportunities.org