About the Organization:
The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) is a non-profit agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), overseeing microfinance banks and institutions in fifteen countries of Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Its mandate is to alleviate poverty, diminish the vulnerability of poor populations and reduce economic and social exclusion by establishing sustainable institutions that extend a broad range of innovative financial services to underserved population.
The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) is a non-profit agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), overseeing microfinance banks and institutions in fifteen countries of Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Its mandate is to alleviate poverty, diminish the vulnerability of poor populations and reduce economic and social exclusion by establishing sustainable institutions that extend a broad range of innovative financial services to underserved population.
Background:
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation Egypt (FMF) to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally managed lending institution, it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially among women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline, in balance with the social objectives of the Foundation. FMF provides credit opportunities for income generating purposes and compliments that with a package of business development services.
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation Egypt (FMF) to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally managed lending institution, it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially among women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline, in balance with the social objectives of the Foundation. FMF provides credit opportunities for income generating purposes and compliments that with a package of business development services.
About the Job:
FMF is looking for a Youth Program Manager. S/he will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the creation and management of FMF'€™s new campaign to provide job training and business skills to Cairo youth (age 18-32) to find gainful employment or start their own businesses by utilizing available funds to maximize outreach and exposure for Cairo's youth.
FMF is looking for a Youth Program Manager. S/he will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the creation and management of FMF'€™s new campaign to provide job training and business skills to Cairo youth (age 18-32) to find gainful employment or start their own businesses by utilizing available funds to maximize outreach and exposure for Cairo's youth.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the process of selecting youth and enroll them in the program;
- Develop and oversee the process of studying the feasibility of selected youth’s business;
- Evaluate the youth needs for any business training and provide it through in-house trainers;
- Sign loan agreements to provide youth with necessary capital to start their business and/or enroll them in a vocational or special skills training;
- Build and maintain positive and professional relationships with foundation donors, the concerned governmental bodies and partners;
- Fulfill extensive reporting demands of USAID as well as any other donor requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in a leadership role of a large division or foundation;
- Extensive experience in dealing with international aid agencies and donors;
- Experience in preparing business plans, cash flows, and of banking operations;
- Experience in business development services for start ups;
- Excellent reporting skills in English and Arabic;
- Ability to analyze work results and to take corrective actions;
- Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources;
- Excellent organizational, communication, and training skills;
- Experience in managing and motivating staff.
Posted: 05 Jul 2012
Closing Date: 18 Jul 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
hr@fmf.com.eg
Contact:
Swalen Samy
swalen.samy@fmf.com.eg
43L Jazayer St., 4th floor, Awlad Ragab building
Al Jazayer Square, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
11435
Egypt
Telephone: +20229820502
Fax: +20225171557
Closing Date: 18 Jul 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to
hr@fmf.com.eg
Contact:
Swalen Samy
swalen.samy@fmf.com.eg
43L Jazayer St., 4th floor, Awlad Ragab building
Al Jazayer Square, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
11435
Egypt
Telephone: +20229820502
Fax: +20225171557
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