Jobs at Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) in Uganda - Deputy Team Leader

Job Title: Deputy Team Leader- Digital Access to Finance, Kampala, Uganda

Objective of the programme:

DAI is preparing for an anticipated programme that will contribute towards sustainable improvements in the livelihoods of the rural poor through increased digital financial inclusion. Digital financial inclusion encompasses all forms of electronic payments, but given the landscape in Uganda, the focus is particularly on using mobile phones as a mechanism for financial transactions and services. Working with public and private stakeholders including BoU, MoF, local telecoms, banks, and MFIs, the programme will coordinate, concentrate, and amplify the efforts of organizations working in financial inclusion in Uganda.

The program will facilitate improvements in the digital financial service ecosystem; supporting the development of payments platforms and services that will lead to a wider range of financial services and delivery mechanisms benefitting poor households and micro, small and medium enterprises in Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a knowledgeable technical expert with experience in digital financial inclusion to:

    Identify opportunities for investments and improvements to catalyse digital access to finance products and services (i.e. product development, implementation strategy, policy expertise);
    Provide a nuanced understanding of Ugandan and regional digital payment ecosystem, including existing challenges and opportunities; and
    Build off of and contribute to regional expertise in digital financial access by identifying and coordinating local and regional technical assistance.

Requirements:

    At least 5 years of experience working in access to finance, at least three of which focus on digital access to finance or product development;
    Extensive experience working in Uganda or the region;
    Experience working on donor funded programmes;
    Significant networking and relationship management skills; and
    Familiarity with key approaches to monitoring and evaluating digital access to finance; and
    Fluency in English.

Length of the project: 2.5 - 3 years

Anticipated Project Start date: Third/Fourth Quarter 2013

Office location: Kampala, Uganda

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter and CV to dai.johannesburg@dai.com

Deadline: 20/06/2013