Job Description The role of Digital Financial Services, Lead is critical for the success of EFInA. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Digital Financial Services Lead will:
Deepen and scale-up Digital Financial Services in Nigeria through the use of research, identification of alternate delivery channels, stakeholder (FSI regulators & providers) engagement and capacity building, technology and technical assistance.
Support the sourcing & structuring of DFS- related Technical Assistant Grants or Innovation Grants.
Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Conducts assessments of the DFS landscape in Nigeria to order to understand the DFS landscape (products, processes & channels) in Nigeria and identify opportunities to deepen DFS and develop annual strategic focus
Understands and defines regulatory requirements for DFS and engage Financial Service Industry (FSI) regulators to provide advisory on policies, consumer protection, risk management etc.
Identify technical assistance gaps using analysis from stakeholder engagement and industry research
Develops strategies to enable stakeholders utilise electronic channels and support the implementation of such strategies
Identifies and addresses pertinent issues surrounding supply & demand of DFS products through the Working Group/ Breakfast Meetings
Works /interacts closely with stakeholders to build their technical capacity for the delivery and scale-up of DFS in Nigeria
Understands the global electronic payments industry trends and emerging practices & innovations and leverages same to deepen DFS in Nigeria
Identifies and understands different market segments such as telecommunication, transport & logistics, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Construction services and identify ways to leverage these business segments for DFS uptake in Nigeria
Anticipates the Financial Sector data and market research needs and works with the EFInA team to develop targeted DFS content
Contributes to the development of the financial inclusion sector and EFInA’s position as a thought leader by writing position papers/ focus/strategy notes, for advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria through Digital Financial Services
As required, contribute to EFInA’s knowledge management by facilitating knowledge sharing sessions, creating training materials and ensuring these materials are consistently saved to the Group Folder for ease of reference and retrieval of information
Supports the Communications Specialist in developing and executing effective marketing strategies for key stakeholders that increase awareness of the issues limiting the growth of financial inclusion and provide recommendations for addressing these issues
Represents EFInA and deliver presentations at public events, as directed by the General Manager
Oversees Specialists to ensure that EFInA develops and executes its DFS strategy
Manages Specialists to document the status of Agent networks & Electronic payments/Mobile money in terms of key stakeholders, industry associations, policies, regulatory framework, impediments to growth, and barriers to access for the low-income population
Ensures that the Specialists keep abreast of major developments in the DFS space by staying ahead of emerging issues, trends and opportunities in the electronic payments space
In conjunction with the Grant Manager, identifies and develops a pipeline of projects related to women, Northern Nigeria and financial capability for the Innovation Fund; review relevant grant applications and make funding recommendations
Manages the budget and track expenditure for the DFS programme, as directed by the General Manager
Performs any other duties as required by the General Manager
Leads, coaches and mentors the Specialists & Analyst to ensure customer focus and high standards of delivery
Develops annual training plans for the DFS team for approval of the General Manager
Monitors, manages and reports on the performance of Programme Specialists, including setting performance objectives and timelines, and conducting monthly reviews and annual performance appraisals
Required Experience and Qualifications Education:
The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in International Development, Economics or other related discipline.
Professional Qualification:
Certification in any global Banking Certification
Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 10 years’ operational experience in DFS in Nigeria preferably with at least 5 years of direct experience in the use of technology to expand reach of mobile financial services to the low-income
Strong awareness of the legal, regulatory & policy frameworks that govern Financial sector experience (banking/management consultancy/development/research
Project management experience and relevant certification
Core Competencies:
Deep Financial Services Industry Knowledge
Understanding of business landscape (regulatory, legal & policy frameworks) that govern mobile money/ electronic payments & agent networks in Nigeria
Agent Network Management
Familiarity with technology platforms & business models associated with electronic payment services
Ability to build partnerships across stakeholder groups
Market Research
Sound strategy formulation and implementation skills
Strong Stakeholder management and engagement skills
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
Excellent Communication skills
Terms of Appointment
This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a funding-cycle based contract.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Applicants should forward a copy of their CV’s and a supporting letter in Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation to Ms. Carol Mallari via: cmallari@sri-executive.com Note
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cmallari@sri-executive.com
