The Government of Nigeria has identified microfinance as an effective tool for promoting better access of the poor, low income population and vulnerable groups to financial and social services, and broad based/strong economic growth. Microfinance enables poor people to expand their businesses, increase their revenues, and create employment.
The above job position exists in
Location : Abuja and other states, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 08-Sep-09
Additional Category Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : SSA
Languages Required : English
Expected Duration of Assignment : The survey shall be completed within 30 working days (five weeks including saturdays)

Duties and Responsibilities

The survey will be conducted by a team of consultants including one International consultant and four local consultants. This team will be complemented by two senior staff from the Development Finance Department (DFD) of CBN with the support of Development Finance Officers at CBN branches nationwide, to ensure transfer of knowledge and ownership. The requirements and responsibilities of the consultants?are described below:

Responsibilities:

* Design appropriate survey methodology/and tools for collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
* Lead the team of consultants in the planning and conduct of the survey
* Coordination and supervision of the team members
* Assign specific tasks to team members
* Prepare an aide-memoire summarizing key findings and recommendations towards end of survey
* Timely preparation of draft survey report consolidating inputs of team members
* Present outcome of survey to UNDP, CBN and the Technical Working Group using Power point and other appropriate presentation tools
* Finalise survey report of not more than 50 pages and aide-memoire of 10 pages with other team members

Deliverables

Draft survey report

* Final report
* Duration

The survey shall be completed within 30 working days (five weeks including saturdays):

briefing by UNDP and CBN: 2 days
collect and review of documents available: 2 days
preparation of survey methodology and instruments: 1 day
review of methodology by CBN/TWG/UNDCF: 1 day
field work:: 11 days
drafting of the aide-memoire: 2 days
draft survey report: 4 days
zonal workshops: 4 days
final survey report: 2 days

The survey team’s contractual obligations are complete once UNDP has reviewed and approved the final report for quality and completeness as per the ToRs.

Competencies

* Must have experience in survey methodology of microfinance sector
* Relevant microfinance experience at the country/regional level
* Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors, preferably in Africa.
* Excellent report writing and communication skills in English
* Ability to work in team and in multicultural situations

Required Skills and Experience

* Must have at least ten years of practical international experience and up to date knowledge in the microfinance sector, preferably in Africa
* A minimum of five years of microfinance management and/or consulting experience
* Must have experience in survey methodology of microfinance sector
* Must have experience in successful donor funded microfinance interventions
* Extensive microfinance training and technical assistance experience
* Comprehensive knowledge of the industry best practices
* Relevant microfinance experience at the country/regional level
* Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors, preferably in Africa.
* Excellent report writing and communication skills in English
* Ability to work in team and in multicultural situations

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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