Financial Sector Programme (Micro, SME and Mortgage Financing Programme)

Financial Sector development is a priority area of German Uzbek Development Cooperation. Based on the agreement reached between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Federal Republic of Germany, the “Financial Sector Programme” (Micro, SME and Mortgage Financing Programme) is targeted at the promotion of MSMEs and mortgage finance by channeling the funds through up to 6 partner banks (hereafter referred to as “PBs”). The objective of the requested Consultancy Assistance is to enable the PBs to provide loans to MSMEs and mortgage loans to private households in a sustainable and profitable way. As a consequence of strengthened institutional capacities, the PBs shall enhance and expand their financial products and attract refinancing funds that match with their lending activities.
Qualifications: 
Very profound knowledge and longtime experience in assisting financial institutions, including commercial banks in the set up (development of products, marketing etc.) and implementation (development of procedures and loan monitoring, assistance of management and training of staff) of MSME and Mortgage Financing programmes. Very good working knowledge of the banking sector in Uzbekistan and/or at least two other countries in Central Asia or the region. This experience shall be proven by former assignments in programmes similar to the Financial Sector Programme.
Start / Duration: 
The implementation period is 36 months and the Team leader shall be in Uzbekistan for at least 12 months.
 If you are interested in a co-operation, please send your current CV to the following e-mail address, quoting the project title in the reference: Ms Barbara Braun Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de Thank you! Only candidates under serious consideration and contacted will receive notification of the final outcome of the selection process.