Skills and Learning Specialist

Opportunity Type: Job
FSD Kenya
Kenya

About the Organization: 
The Kenya Financial Sector Deepening (FSD Kenya), was established in early 2005 to support the development of financial markets in Kenya as a means to stimulate wealth creation and reduce poverty. Working in partnership with the financial services industry the program'€™s goal is to significantly expand access to services among lower income households and smaller scale enterprises.
Background:
FSD Kenya has incepted GrowthCap Project. It seeks to identify and promote real and sustainable innovation in the provision of SME financial products and services.The project will work alongside partner institutions to design and deliver innovative SME-centred products and services.

About the Job: 
FSD Kenya is seeking a Skills and Learning Specialist. S/he will be responsible for all training developed and delivered under the GrowthCap Project and strategies for wider dissemination.

Qualifications: 

• First degree or its equivalent professional qualification in Education, Training, Workplace Assessment, or any other related discipline;
• At least 10 years training and workplace experience within a professional environment;
• In depth knowledge and proven experience of leading edge learning techniques including online;
• Curriculum design and materials development experience, covering a wide range of training and interventions;
• Experience of ‘Training of Trainers’ within a professional environment;
• Change management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrable emotional intelligence.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2013

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter torecruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Please mention “Skills and Learning Specialist” in the subject line.

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Contact:
Lydiah Kioko
Lydiah@fsdkenya.org

Application Reviewer

Opportunity Type: Job
F2 Solutions, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
United States

About the Organization: 
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) was established by the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994, as a bipartisan initiative. Its mission is to increase economic opportunity and promote community development investments for underserved populations and in distressed communities in the United States.

About the Job: 
CDFI Fund is seeking an Application Reviewer. S/he will provide critical first-stage evaluation of applications for investment.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Reading each application independently;
• Evaluate applications using the CDFI Fund’s established review criteria.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience with NMTCs;
• Experience in underwriting business and/or commercial real estate investments or evaluating community/economic development investments or entities;
• Direct community/economic development experience;
• Experience in financial counseling to businesses;
• Real estate development experience.

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2013

How to Apply:
Apply Online

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CDFI@f2-solutions.com

RFP - Fundraising Consultant

Opportunity Type: Job Women's World Banking About the Organization:  Women’s World Banking (WWB) is an international network of MFIs in several countries which brings financial services and information to low-income entrepreneurs. Its mission is to expand the economic assets, participation, and power of poor women as entrepreneurs and economic agents by opening their access to finance, knowledge, and markets. It seeks to alleviate global poverty by expanding the economic assets, participation, and power of the poor, especially women. About the Job:  WWB is seeking a Fundraising Consultant. S/he will develop and execute a European fundraising strategy, which taps in to bilateral, foundation, corporate and individual revenue sources. Tasks and Responsibilities:  Understand WWB’s work and potential “pitches” associated with the organization; Identify top prospects, including a diversity of potential revenue sources; Develop value proposition for specific prospects; Develop necessary solicitation materials, liaise with various WWB teams for inputs and approval; In coordination with WWB CDO, secure meetings and meet with potential prospects; Build and maintain strong relationships and secure grants/gifts. Qualifications:  Available to travel throughout Europe as is required for successful execution of the three-phase strategy; Fluency, written and spoken, in English and preferably two other languages; Demonstrated track-record in securing gifts/grants from European sources, for an international NGO; Ability to lead and manage all aspects of work from prospecting through securing gift. Closing Date: 08 Nov 2013 How to Apply: Interested candidates can send their resume, references, and rate history tosubmit@womensworldbanking.org

RFP - Fundraising Consultant

Opportunity Type: Job Women's World Banking About the Organization:  Women’s World Banking (WWB) is an international network of MFIs in several countries which brings financial services and information to low-income entrepreneurs. Its mission is to expand the economic assets, participation, and power of poor women as entrepreneurs and economic agents by opening their access to finance, knowledge, and markets. It seeks to alleviate global poverty by expanding the economic assets, participation, and power of the poor, especially women. About the Job:  WWB is seeking a Fundraising Consultant. S/he will develop and execute a European fundraising strategy, which taps in to bilateral, foundation, corporate and individual revenue sources. Tasks and Responsibilities:  Understand WWB’s work and potential “pitches” associated with the organization; Identify top prospects, including a diversity of potential revenue sources; Develop value proposition for specific prospects; Develop necessary solicitation materials, liaise with various WWB teams for inputs and approval; In coordination with WWB CDO, secure meetings and meet with potential prospects; Build and maintain strong relationships and secure grants/gifts. Qualifications:  Available to travel throughout Europe as is required for successful execution of the three-phase strategy; Fluency, written and spoken, in English and preferably two other languages; Demonstrated track-record in securing gifts/grants from European sources, for an international NGO; Ability to lead and manage all aspects of work from prospecting through securing gift. Closing Date: 08 Nov 2013 How to Apply: Interested candidates can send their resume, references, and rate history tosubmit@womensworldbanking.org

World Bank Africa Fellowships

World Bank Africa Fellowships:  The Africa Region of the World Bank Group is launching the World Bank Group Fellowship Program for Ph.D. students of African descent. 

The program will increase the diverse workforce that is a priority for the Bank and its clients.

The Fellowship Program aims to build a pipeline of researchers and professionals from the African Diaspora, particularly women, who are interested in working in the development field at home or abroad, and in starting careers with the World Bank Group.

"The Fellowship Program represents an incredible opportunity not only for young African scholars to conduct research and develop their careers in development, but also for the World Bank Group to learn from their experiences and fresh insight, as well as absorb the tremendous energy young people can contribute to our work and mission," said Sean McGrath, Vice President for Human Resources at the World Bank Group.

World Bank Africa Fellowships - About the Africa Fellowship

Fellows will spend a minimum of six months at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. getting hands-on experience in development work. 

This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries. 

While benefitting from research and innovation in multiple sectors, Fellows will also work on economic policy, technical assistance, and lending for eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. 

Special attention will be given to work with Fragile and Conflict-Affected States.

Fellows will be expected to complete a research project and prepare a research paper to present to staff. High-standard papers may be published internally.

Specifically, selected participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of the World Bank Group's mission and operations
• Access quality data for their research work
• Interact with seasoned experts in their field of development
• Contribute to the World Bank Group's mission

Africa Fellowship - Who Should Apply?

Doctoral students of African descent within one or two years of completing a Ph.D. program in the following fields: Economics, Demography, Applied Statistics and Econometrics, Impact Evaluation, Education, Health, Energy, Agriculture, and Infrastructure.

World Bank Africa Fellowships - Candidates Must:

• Be enrolled in an academic institution and returning to university after the fellowship
• Be 32 years of age or below
• Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills

Africa Fellowships - Selection Process

After submitting an application online, the most promising candidates will be identified and their application packages forwarded to World Bank Africa Region managers and participating departments for consideration. Departments and managers will then indicate their preferences, as well as the project to be undertaken.

Selected candidates will then be notified and, upon acceptance, will be hired as short-term consultants for a minimum of six months. Fellows will receive consultant fees, round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university, and worker's compensation insurance. 

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

For more information and application materials, see: World Bank Africa Fellowships

World Bank Africa Fellowships

World Bank Africa Fellowships:  The Africa Region of the World Bank Group is launching the World Bank Group Fellowship Program for Ph.D. students of African descent. 

The program will increase the diverse workforce that is a priority for the Bank and its clients.

The Fellowship Program aims to build a pipeline of researchers and professionals from the African Diaspora, particularly women, who are interested in working in the development field at home or abroad, and in starting careers with the World Bank Group.

"The Fellowship Program represents an incredible opportunity not only for young African scholars to conduct research and develop their careers in development, but also for the World Bank Group to learn from their experiences and fresh insight, as well as absorb the tremendous energy young people can contribute to our work and mission," said Sean McGrath, Vice President for Human Resources at the World Bank Group.

World Bank Africa Fellowships - About the Africa Fellowship

Fellows will spend a minimum of six months at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. getting hands-on experience in development work. 

This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries. 

While benefitting from research and innovation in multiple sectors, Fellows will also work on economic policy, technical assistance, and lending for eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. 

Special attention will be given to work with Fragile and Conflict-Affected States.

Fellows will be expected to complete a research project and prepare a research paper to present to staff. High-standard papers may be published internally.

Specifically, selected participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of the World Bank Group's mission and operations
• Access quality data for their research work
• Interact with seasoned experts in their field of development
• Contribute to the World Bank Group's mission

Africa Fellowship - Who Should Apply?

Doctoral students of African descent within one or two years of completing a Ph.D. program in the following fields: Economics, Demography, Applied Statistics and Econometrics, Impact Evaluation, Education, Health, Energy, Agriculture, and Infrastructure.

World Bank Africa Fellowships - Candidates Must:

• Be enrolled in an academic institution and returning to university after the fellowship
• Be 32 years of age or below
• Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills

Africa Fellowships - Selection Process

After submitting an application online, the most promising candidates will be identified and their application packages forwarded to World Bank Africa Region managers and participating departments for consideration. Departments and managers will then indicate their preferences, as well as the project to be undertaken.

Selected candidates will then be notified and, upon acceptance, will be hired as short-term consultants for a minimum of six months. Fellows will receive consultant fees, round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. from their university, and worker's compensation insurance. 

Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.

For more information and application materials, see: World Bank Africa Fellowships

Atlas Service Corps Fellowship Opportunity

Atlas Service Corps’ Fellowship Opportunity: Atlas Service Corps, an international nonprofit organization is currently accepting applications from around the world for its fellowship program.

The fellowship program is an opportunity for rising leaders from around the world to undergo training and placement in the US or Columbia. The placement will be at "an outstanding US nonprofit organization" for a period of 50 weeks and all costs including travel, living, health insurance etc will be covered under the fellowship.

However, securing visas from the US embassy will be the responsibility of the candidates even after the selection has been made.

Besides all these benefits, the fellowship will also award "End of Service Award" for fellows after the completion of the program.

Candidates applying for this fellowship should ensure that they:

Have 3 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector.

Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Speak, read and write fluent English. If volunteering in Colombia, you must also speak, read and write an outstanding level of Spanish.

Be applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from.

Be committed to your country and return home after the one-year fellowship.
Follow the links below for more details and application contacts.Fellowship program application deadline: Applications are accepted 3 times a year with deadlines of August 15, December 1 and April 15.