Senior Microfinance & Financial Inclusion Lead — UAE

Abu Dhabi Store; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

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Lead financial inclusion initiatives

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Career progression opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Abu Dhabi Store is seeking a Microfinance Program Manager | Financial Inclusion Specialist to oversee microfinance initiatives, develop strategies, and expand access to affordable financial services in the UAE.

The role focuses on microcredit programs, financial literacy, lending operations, community development, and inclusive financial solutions. You will manage funding assessments, monitor loan performance, and build partnerships with financial institutions and development partners.

Formación

• Background in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of microfinance operations, financial inclusion, lending processes, and credit management.
• Knowledge of loan assessment, portfolio monitoring, repayment analysis, and credit risk evaluation.
• Familiarity with financial literacy programs and community-based financial development initiatives.
• Understanding of financial regulations, responsible lending practices, and consumer protection principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data, assess program performance, and prepare management reports.
• Familiarity with financial management systems, loan management software, or microfinance platforms is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with financial institutions, community partners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Relevant microfinance, financial inclusion, or project management certifications are an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, manage, and oversee microfinance programs designed to improve access to financial services.
• Develop financial inclusion strategies to support individuals, small businesses, and underserved communities.
• Coordinate microcredit initiatives, loan distribution activities, and repayment monitoring processes.
• Assess funding applications and evaluate borrowers' financial needs, repayment capacity, and eligibility.
• Establish program objectives, operational procedures, and performance indicators.
• Monitor loan portfolios, repayment rates, credit risks, and overall program performance.
• Build partnerships with financial institutions, community organizations, government agencies, and development partners.
• Organize financial literacy workshops and educational programs to promote responsible financial management.
• Identify opportunities to expand access to savings, credit, insurance, and other financial services.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Ensure microfinance activities comply with applicable financial regulations, lending policies, and responsible financing standards.
• Prepare management reports, financial assessments, and program performance evaluations.

Conocimientos

Microfinance operations

Financial inclusion

Credit risk evaluation

Lending processes

Portfolio monitoring

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Banking/Economics/Business Administration

Herramientas

Loan management software

Microfinance platforms

Descripción del empleo

Abu Dhabi Store is seeking a Microfinance Program Manager | Financial Inclusion Specialist to oversee microfinance initiatives, develop strategies, and expand access to affordable financial services in the UAE.

The role focuses on microcredit programs, financial literacy, lending operations, community development, and inclusive financial solutions. You will manage funding assessments, monitor loan performance, and build partnerships with financial institutions and development partners.