Managing & Monitoring Micro-Finance in Sierra Leone

DESCRIPTION Grassroots group that is devoted to rebuilding Sierra Leone anticipates seed money for micro-finance project. Already have village infrastructure & women's micro-credit groups. Already work on literacy & conflict prevention; on poverty alleviation, sex workers, & youth. Next step is utilizing this village infrastructure to generate income & improve livelihoods. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Help initiate this new direction & keep it running smoothly. 2. BUSINESS SAVVY a) Help identify products or services that are well suited to villagers. b) Help identify markets, whether local or international. 3) TRAINING OF TRAINERS Mentor villagers & women in micro-loan groups regarding: a) how to maintain & manage their projects over time b) what snags to anticipate & how to overcome & advance c) how to gauge the needs of their markets & shift strategies or revise their products or services d) how to access or "grow" funds for further growth e) how to manage their collective needs & organizational changes QUALIFICATIONS 1. Practical (vs theoretical) experience with micro-finance. 2. Ability to mentor & transfer skills very important 3. Project management & leadership 4. Africa experience 5. Able to integrate into village life TERMS Exchange for your services & expertise: humble, clean home stay & eating with family at no charge. Excellent experience for person(s) going into international development work. 1 - 2 year stay is ideal but negotiable. Project will start April 2008 but applications accepted on a rolling basis. HOW TO APPLY Interested? Please read the entire NGOabroad website. Email info as requested on home page: embedded resume & answered Questionnaire to info@NGOabroad.com QUESTIONNAIRE IS ESSENTIAL.