Oxus Microfinance Network

République Démocratique du Congo

Admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:07:44 +0000

Démarrage des activités d’OXUS en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Notre équipe vient d’arriver à Kinshasa pour y établir la première IMF du groupe sur le continent Africain. Reportez vous à la section offres d’emploi pour plus d’information sur les opportunités offertes en RDC.

Investment Intern

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:21:53 +0000

Position: Investment Intern

Location: Paris, France

Duration: 6 months

Starting Date: 2012

I. Job Description:

About the organization OXUS is a microfinance, group created in 2005 at the initiative of ACTED, the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, a French worldwide NGO. Capitalizing on ACTED’s 10 years experience in microfinance, OXUS currently features 3 MFIs, in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan, while 2 more institutions are in the process of being created. OXUS goal is to be operating in at least 10 countries by end of 2015.
About the job In the context of Oxus Group development, Oxus Development Network is recruiting an Investment Intern. He (or she) will work under the direct supervision of Investment Officer and take part in all activities linked to the development of Oxus Development Network.

II. Responsibilities:

The Investment Intern will assist the Investment Officer in the following tasks :

Identify countries which could be investment targets for Oxus;
Prepare investment proposals: analysis of the financial sector and the microfinance industry, analysis of the legal and regulatory framework, preparation of business plans including technical assistance plans, identification of potential investors/donors to complete shareholding structure, application for grant funding to finance technical assistance and training programs during the initial creation and development phase of the MFIs;
Provide support during negotiations with investors and the investment process in close contact with the various counsels (legal, tax, notary, …);
Provide support during the pre-operational phase during registration and launching of operations in new countries;
Prepare, coordinate and/or perform feasibility studies and various assessments;
Provide support for the development of Oxus Group business plan and strategy; provide support for Oxus Group fundraising;
Monitors technical assistance grants and liaise with donors/investors
Provide support for the development and implementation of the SAMN Investment Facilitation Initiative.

III. Qualifications and skills required:

Master’s degree or equivalent from business school, engineering school or university;
Strong analytical skills;
Good organizational and interpersonal skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Creativity and flexibility;
Capacity and willingness to learn new skills quickly;
Strong interest in development issues;
Fluency in English and French is a prerequisite.

IV. Conditions:

Internship
Duration : 6 months
436 EUR monthly + tickets restaurants

V. To apply: Please submit an application letter together with a detailed CV, in French or English, highlighting (1) relevant experience, proven skills, and (2) references to the following mail: jobs@oxusnetwork.org

Microfinance Intern

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:03:05 +0000

Position: Microfinance Intern

Location: Paris, France

Duration: 6 months

Starting Date: 2012

I. Job Description:

About the organization OXUS is a microfinance group created in 2005 at the initiative of ACTED, the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, a French worldwide NGO. Capitalizing on ACTED’s 10 years experience in microfinance, OXUS currently features 3 MFIs, in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan, while 2 more institutions are in the process of being created. OXUS goal is to be operating in at least 10 countries by end of 2015.
About the job In the context of Oxus Group development, Oxus Development Network is recruiting an Operations Intern. He (or she) will work under the direct supervision of Chief Operating Officer and take part in all activities linked to the management of operations of Oxus Development Network.

II. Responsibilities:

The Microfinance Intern will assist the Chief Operating Officer in the following tasks :

Oversee the efficiency, relevance and growth of Oxus operations worldwide;
Oversee the preparation and development of subsidiary business plans;
Provides technical assistance to subsidiaries in their strategy implementation and operations;
Drive performance measures for the measurement of operations performance;
Harmonize procedures and policies and capitalize on best practices;
Provides technical backstopping on all matters related to operations;
Promotes the implementation of new products and services;
Support OXUS subsidiaries in their transformation plan;
Defines a training and technical assistance plan;
Oversee the technical assistance plan is implemented and ensures deliverables are being met on time and in compliance with quality standards;
Provide support during the pre-operational phase during registration and launching of operations in new countries.

III. Qualifications and skills required:

Master’s degree or equivalent from business school, engineering school or university;
Strong analytical skills;
Good organizational and interpersonal skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Creativity and flexibility;
Capacity and willingness to learn new skills quickly;
Strong interest in development issues;
Fluency in English and French is a prerequisite.

IV. Conditions

Internship
6 months
436 EUR monthly + tickets restaurants

V. To apply:

in French or English

jobs@oxusnetwork.org

Stage développeur d’affaire Octopus 2012

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:54:57 +0000

Position : Développeur d’affaire / e-learning

Location : Paris, France

Duration : 6 mois

Starting Date : février 2012

I. Contexte:

Octopus est un « social business » piloté par OXUS Development Network, la société de conseil du groupe OXUS. Le projet vise à renforcer l’efficacité, la transparence et la viabilité des institutions de microfinance (IMF) à travers un logiciel de gestion robuste et intuitif qui couvre l’ensemble des opérations de microfinance: (suivi des clients, prêts, épargne, comptabilité, rapports) et les services liés (formation, support technique, développement spécifique,…). L’approche d’Octopus diffère des autres logiciels par son savoir-faire et son expertise dans les méthodologies Agile, lean management, visant à rendre les IMF utilisatrices d’Octopus aussi autonomes et professionnelles que possible, afin d’améliorer l’accessibilité des services financiers aux plus pauvres. Octopus cherche actuellement à augmenter sa force commerciale. Octopus s’adresse à 3 types d’institutions de microfinance : les Institutions de microfinance de plus de 5.000 clients (qui achètent généralement leur logiciel sur appel d’offre), les IMF de plus de 1.000 clients et les plus petites structures ou « Greenfield » qui constituent 70% des demandes. Pour ces IMF, une formation terrain est difficilement envisageable financièrement et Octopus souhaite diversifier les canaux pour proposer son logiciel à cette cible : création d’une plateforme e-learning, structuration d’un réseau de revendeurs locaux. L’objectif du stagiaire est d’assister le Business Developer dans le changement d’échelle d’Octopus à travers une mission commerciale/marketing et par la structuration des outils marketing d’Octopus.

II. Mission:

Mission commerciale/marketing (environ 3/4 de temps) :

Relation client : La stagiaire sera chargé de traiter l’ensemble des demandes spécifiques d’utilisateurs finaux ou de revendeurs locaux, d’être l’interlocuteur entre les clients et l’équipe technique d’Octopus et d’assurer le suivi de la relation client. Il sera en contact chaque mois avec une cinquantaine de clients (une trentaine de pays).
Prospection : Il devra également effectuer une prospection active auprès des Institutions de Microfiunance (démarchage client, réponse aux appels d’offres, démonstrations du logiciel). Ces démarches commerciales s’accompagnent de veilles et analyses concurrentielles et d’études de marchés sur les pays stratégiques.
Suivi du réseau de revendeur locaux : Octopus se base sur un réseau de revendeurs locaux dans une cinquantiane de pays : le stagiaire sera en charge du développement et de l’animation du réseau de revendeurs locaux et du suivi de leur activité.
Communication : le stagiaire devra développer et alimenter régulièrement les outils de communication (publicité, participation à des forums sur la microfinance, présence Web), ainsi qu’animer la communauté d’utilisateurs via le forum et le blog d’Octopus, les réseaux sociaux, les social media et la news letter.

Développement des outils d’Octopus (environ 1/4 de temps) :

Elearning : actuellement Octopus assure une présence web « grand public » grâce à son site institutionnel www.octopusnetwork.org, son compte Twitter, ses pages Facebook, Viadeo et Linkedin. Les informations spécialisées (pour les développeurs, les revendeurs) sont partagées sur le wiki (documentation en-ligne) et une plateforme de développement.
L’objectif est de compléter ce dispositif par une plateforme e-learning en lien avec les guides d’installation et d’utilisation (actuellement sur le wiki). Le stagiaire sera en charge de l’ensemble du projet : conception, développement, production des contenus pédagogiques, mise en ligne, référencement, génération de trafic.
Le stagiaire devra également parciper au test du logiciel et sera responsable de la mise à jour de la documentation en ligne (guide d’installation et guide d’utilisateur) en anglais et français.

III. Qualifications:

Etudiant à fort profil force de vente / proactif commercialement: école de commerce / master de gestion option Marketing ou étudiant en école d’ingénieur avec une forte sensibilité « développeur d’affaire ». (expérience en junior-entreprise serait un plus). Le candidat idéal a un minimum de culture marketing, mais peut être formé: l’important, c’est son énergie pour prospecter.
Bilingue anglais : capacité à rédiger des manuels techniques et des outils de formation en français et en anglais. Capacité à répondre par téléphone de manière professionnelle à des demandes commerciales en anglais
Intérêt pour le secteur de la microfinance et du Social Business. une première expérience en microfinance et/ou dans un pays en développement serait un plus.
Connaissances e-marketing / e-reputation / monétisation de site web / Réseaux sociaux / Google Analytics. Développement de sites web et connaissance de WordPress serait un « plus ».
Motivation et très forte autonomie.
Sens des responsabilités.
Communication et organisation.

IV. Conditions

Stage sur Paris
6 mois minimum, avec possibles missions terrain (Afrique, Asie) à l’issue des 6 mois
436 EUR / mois + tickets restaurants sur Paris

V. Postuler: Si votre profil correspond, merci d’envoyer un CV + Lettre de motivation en français ou en anglais à M Tamacoldi jobs@oxusnetwork.org

Operations Officer – DRC

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:25:52 +0000

Position: Operations Officer Location: Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa. Frequent travels to regional branches Duration: 24 months Starting Date: December 2011 I. Job Description: About the organization OXUS DRC is a greenfield Microfinance Institution (MFI), part of the OXUS Group, a global network of MFIs. The OXUS Group has been created in 2005 by ACTED, a leading international NGO operating in 35 countries with a 2010 annual budget of EUR 85 million. As of December 2010, the OXUS Group provides microfinance services to around 15,000 clients in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan with a total loan portfolio of US$ 12.0 million and a total workforce of c. 500 employees. The OXUS Group is developing its activities in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia. OXUS Development Network (ODN), the services company set up by the OXUS Group provides technical assistance and consulting services to OXUS MFIs and ACTED’s various microfinance initiatives. ODN also provides microfinance expertise to other partners (MFIs, networks, investors ). ODN is based in Paris, France. About the job Based in Kinshasa, the incumbent will be the Operations Officer of the subsidiary and will report to the Chief Operations Officer. He/she will be responsible for the credit cycle management of the MFI, with a special focus on portfolio quality, outreach and training of operational staff. II. Responsibilities:

Reinforce OXUS DRC operations in matters related to human resources development, internal control, procedures and MIS;
Contributes to the identification, recruitment and training/coaching of Branch Managers and Regional Managers;
Actively reinforces the links between Internal Audit and Operations;
Support the reinforcement of MIS;
Support the implementation and improvement of operations policies and procedures;
Support the development and strategic marketing of the organization.

III. Qualifications and skills required:

Equivalent Master’s degree in management/accounting/finance;
At least 2 years experience within a MFI would be a plus;
Good knowledge of IT and good command of MIS would be a plus;
Rigorous, analytical, with management, organizational and analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal and coaching skills;
Fluency in French and English is a prerequisite.

IV. Conditions

Competitive remuneration according to profile and experience;
Benefits: Medical and life insurance, accommodation, food and travel expenses covered;
Living and security conditions: further information available during the interview process.

V. To apply: Interested candidates should send their application by email with reference OXUS OO / ORC to: Giulio Tamacoldi OXUS Development Network, France Email: jobs@oxusnetwork.org

Chief Operations Officer – DRC

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:23:47 +0000

Position: Chief Operations Officer Location: Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa. Frequent travels to branches Duration: 12 months renewable Starting Date: December 2011 I. Job Description: About the organization OXUS DRC is a greenfield Microfinance Institution (MFI), part of the OXUS Group, a global network of MFIs. The OXUS Group has been created in 2005 by ACTED, a leading international NGO operating in 35 countries with a 2010 annual budget of EUR 85 million. As of December 2010, the OXUS Group provides microfinance services to around 15,000 clients in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan with a total loan portfolio of US$ 12.0 million and a total workforce of c. 500 employees. The OXUS Group is developing its activities in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia. OXUS Development Network (ODN), the services company set up by the OXUS Group provides technical assistance and consulting services to OXUS MFIs and ACTED’s various microfinance initiatives. ODN also provides microfinance expertise to other partners (MFIs, networks, investors ). ODN is based in Paris, France. About the job Based in Kinshasa, the incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the CEO of OXUS DRC and take part in all activities linked to the management of operations of OXUS DRC. II. Responsibilities: Key areas of responsibilities

Develop the outreach of the microfinance institution;
Control the quality of the portfolio;
Provide adequate training to employees;
Set up new operational procedures and strengthen the existing ones where necessary.

Detailed job description Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of OXUS DRC, the COO will be responsible for achieving the following objectives and will have the following responsibilities: Outreach

Implement a 5 year strategic plan focusing on increasing the outreach of the microfinance institution through the opening of new branches, growth of the existing branches and development of new credit products;
Lead the process to offer deposit taking services to client;
Develop new value added services like microinsurance, mobile services etc.

Portfolio management

Supervise the Regional Managers, Branch Managers and Loan Officers and provide them with adequate support to make sure that collections are always on time and that the quality of the portfolio remains over requirements;
Lead the delinquency management strategy, including legal actions against customers and employee when appropriate.

Capacity building

Recruit qualified and competent operational employees;
Provide effective training to Regional Managers, Branch Managers, Loan Administrators and Loan Officers based on international best practices;
[Set-up an effective training department with well trained and pedagogical local trainers.]

Improvement of operational procedures

Continuously improve the credit procedures of the institution;
In link with OXUS Group management and internal control department, prepare new procedures when launching new loan products or other services.

III. Qualifications and skills required:

A master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics;
A minimum of 3 years experience in microfinance;
Extensive and proven track record in financial institution administration, operations and procedures;
At least 2 years of management experience, ideally in a post conflict context;
Advanced computer skills and proficient in MS Office Suite;
Fluency in French and English with strong written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in people management;
Ability to work in a challenging environment with poor infrastructure and human capacities and difficult security conditions;
Highly motivated with a strong interest in development and social issues.

IV. Conditions:

Competitive remuneration according to profile and experience;
Benefits: Medical and life insurance, accommodation, food and travel expenses covered;
Living and security conditions: further information available during the interview process.

V. To apply: Interested candidates should send their application by email with reference OXUS COO / ORC to: Giulio Tamacoldi OXUS Development Network, France Email: jobs@oxusnetwork.org

Appel de Paris pour une microfinance responsable

Admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:55:10 +0000

OXUS s’engage en signant l’appel de Paris pour une microfinance responsable.

Convergences 2015, appuyée par un large collectif de partenaires, a lancé l’«Appel de Paris pour une microfinance responsable». En réponse à la commercialisation excessive de la microfinance et aux dérives qu’elle a entraînées, cet Appel de Paris réaffirme le rôle de la microfinance comme outil au service du développement et de l’inclusion financière, rappelle les valeurs éthiques et l’orientation sociale qui doivent inspirer tous les acteurs du secteur et propose de faire converger les initiatives d’auto-régulation et de réglementations vers un socle de principes et de règles permettant de qualifier une microfinance responsable et de restaurer la confiance du public.

Si, comme nous, vous soutenez les Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement et la microfinance comme un outil puissant de développement économique et de réduction de la pauvreté, signez « l’Appel de Paris pour une microfinance responsable » sur le site www.appeldeparis.org.