Programme Manager Vacancy at EFInA
Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is a leading
financial sector development organisation working to promote financial
inclusion in Nigeria. Established in late 2007, EFInA’s vision is to be
the leader in facilitating an all-inclusive and growth-promoting
financial system.
EFInA is funded by the UK Government’s Department for
International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation.
EFInA is seeking to appoint dynamic, strategic, and committed
individuals to build on its current achievements and accelerate the
impact of financial inclusion in Nigeria. EFInA is a rapidly growing
organisation with considerable influence in the financial sector.
Employment with EFInA offers an exceptional and challenging opportunity
for the right candidate.
: Programme Manager
The Programme Manager will design, develop and execute EFInA’s
strategy to establish and deepen access to financial services in
Nigeria. He/she will use the breadth of EFInA’s pillars – research,
advocacy, capacity building and funding – to drive large scale formal
inclusion and ensure that customers have easy access to convenient and
trustworthy financial products/services. He/she will convene and work
with financial institutions, regulators, relevant stakeholders and
development partners to ensure a balanced approach to building trusted,
robust and pervasive financial services. Through these activities, the
Programme Manager will support EFInA’s executive team in creating and
implementing the services and structures required to achieve EFInA’s
strategic objectives over the next three to five years.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep abreast of, document, and share information on the current
global and local landscape of financial inclusion and the various
channels for its effective delivery in Nigeria
- Understand, identify, explore and advocate for policy reforms,
innovative approaches and business models that accelerate the growth and
development of financial inclusion in Nigeria
- Identify and develop a pipeline of projects for the Innovation Fund;
participate in the grants proposal review and evaluation process;
support the Head of Innovation Funding in monitoring and supporting
EFInA’s grants
- Identify, maintain and deepen partnerships with key stakeholders
that have a role in driving and deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria
- Engage key stakeholders by communicating financial inclusion
information, convening stakeholders to discuss and resolve financial
inclusion issues, and providing capacity-building to assist stakeholders
in driving financial inclusion initiatives
- In conjunction with the Research and Communication Manager, conduct
and disseminate research related to financial inclusion in Nigeria;
produce focus/strategy notes based on findings
- Develop a strategy for leading the implementation of innovative
financial products/services, especially for the low income population in
Nigeria
- Work with the CEO to effectively implement EFInA’s activities as set forth in the Annual Business Plan
This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Background and Qualifications
The role demands a highly numerate individual who has the capability
to work effectively and thrive in a complex and fast-paced organisation.
The right candidate will be able to evaluate and synthesise large
amounts of information. He/she must be a strategic thinker who is able
to execute EFInA’s strategy. The Programme Manager must possess deep
technical knowledge of financial inclusion in Nigeria (including
consumer behavior, product development, and value chains); the ability
to apply global best practices to develop and deepen financial inclusion
in Nigeria; and a proven track record of identifying, implementing and
driving innovation, with minimal supervision.
The Programme Manager should have strong organisational and project
management skills to proactively identify, develop, budget, monitor and
drive EFInA’s strategy. In addition, he/she should have excellent
interpersonal and influencing skills, and possess the gravitas,
credibility and track record for building and maintaining relationships
with a diverse range of stakeholders.
The successful applicant will have a strong strategic focus, be
results driven, and be committed to high standards of performance. The
candidate must be comfortable with negotiating change, taking
responsibility and making complex strategic and operational decisions.
Highly adaptable, creative, and accustomed to delivering results in a
dynamic and challenging working environment, the Programme Manager will
be expected to make decisive and tangible contributions to EFInA as soon
as he/she joins the organisation.
Essential
- Master’s degree in Economics, International Development, Finance, Business Administration or other related discipline
- Experience working in a complex or pioneering environment and managing or facilitating change
- Project management experience with relevant certification
- Supervision and leadership experience
- Experience in evaluating proposals
- At least eight years’ experience in development or financial
services (preferably in Nigeria), with either a minimum of three years
in inclusive finance, agent banking, electronic payments (including
mobile money), women-focused initiatives, or the capability to quickly
understand these models
- Strong relationship management experience with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to
[email protected]
ensuring that you state which role you are applying for and where you
saw this advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply