Microfinance Specialist

Job Title: Microfinance Specialist Number of Positions: 1 Location: Mareb & Hadhramout Alwadi (Remotely ) REPORTING TO: Programs Manager Deadline: 08/09/2026 Background BCHR is a leading national non-governmental humanitarian agency with a global mission to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. BCHR is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming to provide health, nutrition, food security and protection services as a humanitarian response to the escalating socio-economic situation in Yemen since 2015. About the Job: Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Microfinance Specialist will perform the following duties and responsibilities: - Keep abreast on microfinance development in the country and worldwide, identify legal, regulatory and institutional challenges related to microfinance development; - Serve as a resource person on microfinance development issues for project and UNDP, respective research coordinators, stakeholders and beneficiaries; - Identify issues that may have a significant impact on MFIs, and recommend ways to address these issues; - Analyze microfinance demand and estimate supply gap; - Assist in development of the methodology for surveying existing MFIs and microfinance services; - Contribute to preparation of the respective policy and strategy papers, project briefs and presentations; - Coordinate project inputs and activities involving the Government, Central Bank, and other stakeholders; - Provide assistance to international consultants and professional experts on establishing a conducive policy framework for microfinance covering areas of (a) supporting infrastructure such as credit guarantees, agriculture insurance, and credit information sharing; (b) development of professional network ( NAMOCU); (c) rules and regulations on microfinance; and (d) market-based mechanisms aimed at improving financial sustainability of MFIs; - Prepare pilot-testing methodology for the new microfinance products; - Establish criteria for participation in project activities for MFIs; - Prepare a detailed plan for capacity building of NAMOCU; - Help design training courses and train senior staff of CBU and NAMOCU; - Organize the trainings for CBU and MFI s; - Provide information on options for oversight and reporting of the MFI; - Supervise the working group on development of the concept note on Microfinance Development in Yemen; - Supervise the work of team of national consultants to ensure they fulfill their terms of reference; - Coordinate the efforts of donors in the joint microfinance activities; - Raise awareness of policymakers and the public about the importance and feasibility of microfinance; - Participate in roundtables and seminars organized for government representatives, conduct focus group meetings with beneficiaries; - Perform other relevant duties as required. Competencies - Good knowledge about development issues and donor activities, especially related to microfinance development in the Republic of Yemen; - Strong managerial and communication skills, ability to take decisions and to prioritize multiple tasks, results-orientated, ability to work in a team and stressful conditions; - Initiative, analytical thinking, ethics and honesty; - Skills in using ICT as a tool and data source; - Fluency in English, and Arabic. Required Skills and Experience - University degree in economics, business administration, public finance and management (Master s degree is preferred); - At least 5 years of progressive work experience in banking and microfinance institutions, of which at least 3 years directly related to microfinance and microcredit institutions. Work experience in any development organization is an advantage; - Good knowledge about development issues and donor activities, especially related to microfinance development in the Republic of Yemen; - Strong managerial and communication skills, ability to take decisions and to prioritize multiple tasks, results-orientated, ability to work in a team and stressful conditions; - Initiative, analytical thinking, ethics and honesty; - Skills in using ICT as a tool and data source; - Fluency in English, and Arabic.

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