8 Jan 2021 Access to Finance Specialist at Making Cents International Recruit candidates with Ease. 100% recruitment control with Employer Dashboard. We have the largest Job seeker visits by alexa rankings. Post a Job Company: Making Cents International Location: Ghana State: Tamale Job type: Full-Time Job category: Accounting Jobs in Ghana (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ()).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ()).push({}); Position Summary Making Cents International is recruiting for an Access to Finance Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Ghana Market Systems and Resilience Activity. The project will increase inclusive agriculture-led economic growth in 17 districts of the Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions of northern Ghana through competitive, stronger, and more resilient markets.This position is contingent upon winning a contract award.Ghanaian citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.Responsibilities Strengthen and expand inclusive finance mechanisms (e.g., village savings and loan associations (VSLAs) and digital banking) that reach smallholder farmers with an emphasis on women, youth, and other marginalized groupsTrain, mentor, and monitor VSLAsSupport the establishment of relationships between the Activity and financial institution partnersFacilitate linkages between VSLAs and financial institution partnersCommunicate and coordinate regularly with project staff based in Ghana and Making Cents’ technical staff based in the United StatesContribute to project activity planning, reporting, data analysis, and budgets as requested; andOther duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, agriculture, business, or a related fieldAt least five (5) years of relevant experience supporting access to finance programs; strong working knowledge and experience related to financing for smallholder agriculture, non-bank financing options, and group financing preferredFamiliarity with current Feed the Future activities within GhanaExperience working on the financial inclusion of women, youth, and/or other marginalized groupsExperience in Northern Ghana preferredExcellent communication and organization skillsExcellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)Fluency in English Making Cents International is a results-driven women-owned small business founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since our founding in 1999, we have been fostering human potential and promoting economic opportunities for disadvantaged populations around the world. We have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries to date and are a trusted partner to public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.Don't Keep! Share: ShareWhatsApp Method of Application Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here Closing Date : 28 Jan, 2021 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ()).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ()).push({}); Employers are looking for you. Upload your Résumé. Start Now!! Job Fraud Alert. Do not pay money to any Employer for interview or recruitment. Call +233(0)201533571 to Report (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ()).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ()).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-1808132527602063", enable_page_level_ads: true }); var x6m3ogomypn6ic91,x6m3ogomypn6ic91_poll=function(){var r=0;return function(n,l){clearInterval(r),r=setInterval(n,l)}}();!function(e,t,n){if(e.getElementById(n)){x6m3ogomypn6ic91_poll(function(){if(window('om_loaded')){if(!x6m3ogomypn6ic91){x6m3ogomypn6ic91=new OptinMonsterApp();return x6m3ogomypn6ic91.init({u:"12999.242428",staging:0,dev:0});}}},25);return;}var d=false,o=e.createElement(t);o.id=n,o.src="//a.optnmnstr.com/app/js/api.min.js",o.onload=o.onreadystatechange=function(){if(!d){if(!this.readyState||this.readyState==="loaded"||this.readyState==="complete"){try{d=om_loaded=true;x6m3ogomypn6ic91=new OptinMonsterApp();x6m3ogomypn6ic91.init({u:"12999.242428",staging:0,dev:0});o.onload=o.onreadystatechange=null;}catch(t){}}}};(document.getElementsByTagName("head")(0)||document.documentElement).appendChild(o)}(document,"script","omapi-script"); Apply for this Job Name * Email * Message * Upload resumé (pdf, doc, docx, zip, txt, rtf) Upload cover letter (pdf, doc, docx, zip, txt, rtf)