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Barbara Perlo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: "Barbara Perlo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]@gse.harvard.edu
Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 11:56:51 -0400
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Subject: [Iepgraduates-list] UNITAS- Job Opportunity, Microfinance
Unitus
Microfinance Efficiency Consultant
Job Description
Unitus, Inc. (www.unitus.com) is a nonprofit organization that creates
innovative solutions to
global poverty using a venture capital model. With offices in Seattle, US and
Bangalore, India,
Unitus relies on innovative financial instruments and creative business
solutions to fulfill its
mission. Unitus dramatically accelerates the growth of microfinance
institutions (MFIs) to reach
poor households and demonstrates that MFIs can be run as profitable,
large-scale, poverty focused
business with links to formal capital markets. With 13 partners worldwide
serving more than
1,300,000 clients already, Unitus aims to reach 15 million clients by 2015.
Unitus has been named
one of the most innovative nonprofit organizations by Fast Company magazine for
two years in a
row. In addition, Unitus was named one of the best places to work in Seattle by
Seattle
Metropolitan Magazine.
Over a three-year project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, two
teams comprised of
4 consultants and an analyst will be charged with conducting an in-depth
analysis of the current
efficiency levels of five Unitus MFI partners and helping them to identify
breakthroughs in their
operational efficiency and productivity. One team is based in Bangalore, India
and the other team
in Redmond, Washington.
The two teams collaborate and share information amongst themselves and the
project funder on a
regular basis. At the end of the project, the teams will be responsible for
publishing and
promoting their findings.
Position: Consultant, Microfinance Efficiency Solutions
The position requires an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, and a
capacity to
interact effectively with people of other cultures. Notwithstanding technical
competence, the
successful applicant will possess a spirit of creativity, an independent work
ethic, and
preferably knowledge of the microfinance industry.
Specific job requirements include:
Create comprehensive and insightful analysis of current MFI operations
including process mapping
and financial and operational analysis
Work closely with MFIs on the ground and remotely to identify opportunities
for improvements and
design and test innovations in processes or technology
Rigorously analyze data and communicate findings in a clear and cogent way to
the MFI, across
the Unitus team, with the Gates Foundation, and with the industry
This position is based in Bangalore, India, and reports to the Principal
Consultant, Microfinance
Efficiency and Innovations. The position works closely with the rest of the
Efficiency Project
Team, as well as Solutions and Portfolio Management teams.
Skills Needed
Top notch quantitative analysis and consulting skills
o Process mapping
o Root cause analysis
o Productivity sensitivity analysis
o Cost benefit analysis
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
o Cogent analysis and recommendations
o Presentation skills
Excellent project management skills
Expert level Excel skills
Requirements:
MBA or related degree preferred
5+ years experience of which at least 2 years in consulting or other
operational analysis
Ability to travel both within India and internationally up to 40%
Microfinance or Banking industry experience is an added advantage
Prior experience in product development, including cost benefit analysis, and
prototyping and
marketing new products is beneficial
There are many other areas for contribution. The desired candidate will have
the ability to
out-perform this job description and will bring with him/her the strategic,
conceptual and
creative thinking skills necessary to do so. The candidate must have an open
mind and a true
passion for our work.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses how your
experience matches
our needs by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please include Efficiency Project in
the subject line
of your email.
For more information on Unitus, please visit www.unitus.com
Barbara Perlo
Coordinator, International Education Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education
434 Gutman
6 Appian Way
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
617-495-4845 Phone
617-496-3095 Fax
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Ed.M. - International Education Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education,
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