FAST Regional Manager, West Africa Region, VisionFund International

Join World Vision as the FAST Regional Manager for West Africa, leading microfinance initiatives to combat poverty across rural communities.

• At least 8-10 years of professional experience in development work internationally, across various countries and different cultural contexts. (preferably with saving groups / livelihoods / microfinance, digital finance)
• Knowledge of Savings Group methodology
• Business focused, with ability to improve annual operational plans and advise on product pilots, results analysis and workforce plans
• Proactive and adaptable, with experience of introducing new products or services
• Project management experience is required, including financial monitoring and reporting
• Microfinance specialist with majority of experience in group lending, proven experience in “down market” activities such as vulnerable populations e.g. refugees, rural remote communities etc.
• Must be able to travel for work in very remote/rural areas and potential high-risk areas such as Mali
• Must have a proven track record of engaging and influencing leaders externally and internally – e.g. building new partnerships, leading change, introducing new products/services and speaking at events, webinars and conferences
• Native French speaker with excellent English or native English speaker with excellent French