Microfinance/Livelihood Manager

Good Neighbors Philippines; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,215,805 - 1,823,708; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbors Philippines is seeking a dedicated professional for a role focused on implementing community livelihood projects and enhancing microfinance operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting decision-makers, reviewing business plans, and leading microfinance initiatives. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in teams are essential. This role emphasizes safeguarding and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in microfinance or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement community livelihood projects.
• Assist decision-makers in microfinance needs.
• Review business plans and manage loan contracts.
• Enhance microfinance processes through feasibility studies.
• Lead microfinance start-up operations in pilot areas.
• Provide guidance to field officers.
• Monitor and evaluate microfinance operations.
• Implement Social Performance Management System.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement community livelihood projects, including support for community cooperatives, women's saving and credit groups, local businesses, and capacity-building training.
• Assist organization and decision-makers in making informed decisions regarding the microfinance/social investment needs of community cooperatives and small business groups.
• Review business plans of cooperatives and manage loan contracts for cooperatives/associations/small business groups.
• Enhance the Microfinance entity's processes as a subsidiary of GNIP through the conduct of feasibility studies, business planning, and other business incubation processes, including financial projection and legal status of registration acquisition.
• Spearhead microfinance start-up operations and development in pilot areas of GNIP.
• Provide technical inputs and guidance to the field officers required for the implementation of products, services, and activities.
• Take the lead in the monitoring and evaluation of CDP microfinance operation, performance, services and ensure that systems are in place.
• Take the lead in the effective implementation of Social Performance Management (SPM) System through information campaigns, compliance monitoring and adherence to the organization's advocacy and mission as translated into action.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor such as proposal development as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in microfinance or related fields
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good Neighbors Philippines has zero tolerance for harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone's shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN's Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All employees and partners must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.