Job ID
39846
Job Title
Digital Finance Services Project Officer
To work for
The First MicroFinance Bank-Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy - Banking/Insurance
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
•Develop a deep understanding of the channels, products and services that Financial Services Providers can apply to deliver digital financial services.
•Maintain an understanding of technology advancements, evolutions and innovations taking place in DFS space to lead skills development process within the bank.
• Act as the bank contact person for all activities relating to DFS in coordination with the Business Development Manager.
•Coordinate the bank’s initiatives related to DFS including the assistance to the bank partners to develop their DFS strategies through a business assessment of the challenges/needs/gaps, diagnosing the root problems and recommending an approach that can leverage on the institution work.
•Manage the engagement with financial sector stakeholders on DFS in coordination with the Business Development manager.
•Manage execution of the bank interventions and activities in DFS in coordination with the Business Development manager.
•Work with Technical Team in the preparation of partnerships involving Digital Financial solutions including the co-development and presentation, of proposals to the Investment Committee.
•Manage initiatives on change management/capacity building as they relate to DFS.
•Guide staff on technical areas as needed.
•Train and retrain all bank staff and create awareness on digital products and support for uptake.
•Assist in developing products in line with the business development unit.
•Assist in Product roadmap development and tracking to DFS in coordination with the business development team.
•Prepare and discuss any requested report or presentation.
•Maintain an understanding of technology advancements, evolutions and innovations taking place in DFS space to lead skills development process within the bank.
• Act as the bank contact person for all activities relating to DFS in coordination with the Business Development Manager.
•Coordinate the bank’s initiatives related to DFS including the assistance to the bank partners to develop their DFS strategies through a business assessment of the challenges/needs/gaps, diagnosing the root problems and recommending an approach that can leverage on the institution work.
•Manage the engagement with financial sector stakeholders on DFS in coordination with the Business Development manager.
•Manage execution of the bank interventions and activities in DFS in coordination with the Business Development manager.
•Work with Technical Team in the preparation of partnerships involving Digital Financial solutions including the co-development and presentation, of proposals to the Investment Committee.
•Manage initiatives on change management/capacity building as they relate to DFS.
•Guide staff on technical areas as needed.
•Train and retrain all bank staff and create awareness on digital products and support for uptake.
•Assist in developing products in line with the business development unit.
•Assist in Product roadmap development and tracking to DFS in coordination with the business development team.
•Prepare and discuss any requested report or presentation.
Qualifications
•University or Institute Degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration or related field.
•At least (1) year experience in relevant field.
•Coordination, Communication, Customer Service, Time Management.
•Good knowledge of work procedures and banks bylaw.
•Flexibility, Integrity, Enthusiasm towards work, Ability to work in confidentiality.
•Proficiency in spoken and written in English.
•Completed or exempted from military service (for males candidates).
•Must be a citizen or living in Damascus.
•Must have the Syrian nationality.
•At least (1) year experience in relevant field.
•Coordination, Communication, Customer Service, Time Management.
•Good knowledge of work procedures and banks bylaw.
•Flexibility, Integrity, Enthusiasm towards work, Ability to work in confidentiality.
•Proficiency in spoken and written in English.
•Completed or exempted from military service (for males candidates).
•Must be a citizen or living in Damascus.
•Must have the Syrian nationality.
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Salary and Benefits
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About us
The First MicroFinance Bank (FMFB-Syria) is a legal and independent entity established by the Agha Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM). 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. FMFI-S services cover seven governorates through eight branches and six service units in Damascus, Sweida, Aleppo, Lattakia, Tartous, Salamieh, Masyaf, and Homs.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 04, 2024
Expiry Date
Aug 03, 2024
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