Tuesday, May 26, 2015

[MFP] How are you helping your clients to prepare for old age?

 

Join the Microcredit Summit Campaign, the Center for Financial Inclusion, and Micro Pension Foundation on June 9th for an E-Workshop on aging and financial inclusion (http://bit.ly/1Evi4Cy).

 

The issue of aging is a new global reality, given increasing life expectancy, shrinking family sizes, and better health systems. Today, the microfinance community has the opportunity to be a leader in addressing this issue, helping people to prepare for their older years and providing financial services for older people. The Center for Financial Inclusion recently published a report titled Aging and Financial Inclusion: An Opportunity (http://bit.ly/1EvhMMb) addressing the issue and identifying priority actions for financial service providers that will be presented during the E-Workshop.

 

When: June 9th at 10 AM (GMT-4)

Who:

Sonja Kelly, Center for Financial Inclusion

Parul Khanna, Micro Pension Foundation

TBD, Microcredit Summit Campaign

Where: online

What: “Helping Clients Prepare for Old Age” E-Workshop (a learning event featuring Campaign Commitments)

 

Register now: http://bit.ly/1Evif0F

Learn more: http://bit.ly/1Evi4Cy

 

Sabina ROGERS | Communications and Relationships Manager

MICROCREDIT SUMMIT CAMPAIGN | A Project of RESULTS Educational Fund

P: +1.202.637.9600 x 128 | F: +1.202.452.9356 | S: jayaichyou | http://www.microcreditsummit.org/

1101 15th St NW | Suite 1200 | Washington DC, 20005

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Submit a Breakout Session Proposal today!

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Friday, May 22, 2015

[MFP] Vacancy announcements in mFI- Bengaluru, India

 

Dear friends,

NABFINs- a microFinance subsidiary of NABARD, with equity holdings from Government of Karnataka and a few major Public Sector Banks is on the lookout for promising candidate for two key posts based out of its HQ in Bengaluru. The details of the organization (NABFINs) is available from our webpage ( www.nabfins.org).

A brief summary of the Job specification and Job description is given in the following paras. Besides the technical knowledge, we are seeking candidates with excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to independently take initiative and handle multiple responsibilities. We would prefer highly motivated individuals with high level of maturity and interpersonal skills. The compensation will be commensurate to the experience and will be similar what the industry standards. Interested candidates may apply along with CV and other details – or use the format of the CV which can be downloaded from the above stated webpage. The duly filled in CVs may be mailed to careers@nabfins.org. Last date of receipt of applications: 30 May 2015

1.       Head – INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY

Job Specification

"ME/MCA/BE/B.Tech  - computers/IT and computer related branches and significant experience(at least five years) required in IT/software field, should have good understanding of Application development, Database, server management ( windows and linux), SDLC and project management.

Job Description

"Leadership role to be played in technology implementation for the company, co-ordinating with technology service provider in rolling out the technology platform up to field level, training of NABFINS staff on usage, planning the  improvement and addition of new functionality to smoothen operations through technology. Managing current and future IT infrastructure which includes server, computers , UPS and other electronics and electrical assets. Coordinating with vendors on new purchases through RFP, tenders etc. and ensuring  full execution and maintenance of the same."

2.       Head - HR & Admin

Job Specification

Any Postgraduate - Any Specialization, Post Graduation(Preferably MBA) with in depth knowledge and experience in Labour laws and statutory compliances. Experience: Minimum 10 years  in NBFCs/MFIs/Banks/Manufacturing/Services sectors in HR/Admin domain.

Job Description

Human Resources functions, Contribution in development of overall Admin/HR related  Systems and Processes.  Efficiency in overall management and relationship with all the service providers.  Liaison with different departments like Income Tax, PF, ESIC, Gratuity.  Efficient Management of matters related to General Admin :- Insurance, AMC, TA Bills, Advances, Office Expenses, Rental Agreements and Renewals, LTC, Leave Encashment, Purchases, Printing (diaries, Calendar Manuals, Formats, Loan documents), Courier and other Service providers, Id card, Visiting Card, House Keeping etc.  Efficient Management of matters related to HR:  Recruitment, Training, Employee Contract Renewals , Increment, Staff Welfare, Monthly Salary etc.  Efficient Management of matters related to Statutory Compliances{Registration under S& E Act, PT, IT, Gratuity, PF etc.  Contribution in establishing the internal checks and controls, systems and monitoring thereon.  Budget and Documentation.  New Initiative and contribution in any other  vertical/department.

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Monday, May 18, 2015

[MFP] Re: Leadership Change at Grameen Foundation

 

Thanks, Alex, for your yeoman contributions in building such a great organization with so much innovation. Your visionary leadership not only made the foundation a huge success, but accelerated the growth of the microfinance movement around the world. I hope we practitioners, scholars, etc. continue to benefit from your insights whether you’re in a formal role or not. May you be blessed.

 

Warner Woodworth

Global Social Entrepreneur/Professor Emeritus

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

Marriott School, BYU

warner_woodworth@byu.edu

www.warnerwoodworth.com

 

 

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[MFP] Leadership Change at Grameen Foundation

 

Dear All:

Last Friday, Grameen Foundation announced that Alex Counts will be stepping down as president and CEO after 18 years at the helm of the organization. You can read the press release here.

Sincerely,
Liselle


Liselle Yorke

Group Lead, Marketing

Grameen Foundation

1101 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor│Washington, D.C. 20005

202-628-3560, ext 128│Mobile: 202-750-4674 *New number*

lyorke@grameenfoundation.org│Skype: liselle_yorke

Connecting the World's Poor to Their Potential

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Re: [MFP] Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion Names John Lwande to Head Africa Board Fellowship Program

 

I was pleased to Work with John while at FINCA. He is a fine gentleman and I think he will move the programme to greater heights
 
Flavian Zeija Ph.D.
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Uganda
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Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible. -- Doug Larson

If intelligent men refuse to join politics, they must accept to be ruled by fools. -- Plato

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. What affects one directly, affects all indirectly. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." -- Martin Luther King, Jr.



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Colleagues,
 
The Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion today announced the appointment of John Lwande as the director of its new Africa Board Fellowship program.  The program's inaugural session begins June 2nd in Cape Town.  For the press release, please go here.
 
Regards,
Bruce
 
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[MFP] Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion Names John Lwande to Head Africa Board Fellowship Program

 

Colleagues,

 

The Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion today announced the appointment of John Lwande as the director of its new Africa Board Fellowship program.  The program’s inaugural session begins June 2nd in Cape Town.  For the press release, please go here.

 

Regards,

Bruce

 

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

[MFP] SMDP Online - Savings Groups and Market Facilitation

 

Convenient online courses hosted by development professionals with global experience.

Where practice and learning meet" 

The Carsey School of Public Policy is very happy to announce the inauguration of SMDP Online, which will carry on the tradition of high quality, maximum impact practitioner training that our face-to-face programs have offered for many years. Like the other SMDP programs, our online courses will feature the most experienced practitioner/trainers in the development finance and market development fields.


We are offering two courses for the first SMDP Online sequence. The first is a blended course that takes place online and in the field in Lusaka, Zambia. The second is entirely online but includes field research that will take place as part of the course of study.



Savings Groups: 
Building Scale and Impact through Adaptation and Experimentation 
A Blended Online Course for Savings Groups Professionals

Online
June 15 - October 23, 2015

Face-to-Face during SMDP Zambia
November 2 - November 6, 2015

Facilitator: Nanci Lee

Understanding and Adapting to Complex Markets: An online course for market development professionals
 
Online
June 29 - October 30, 2015
 
Facilitator: Mary Morgan


Markets are complex. Even after conducting a market analysis, the market facilitation interventions that are designed and implemented sometimes go awry for reasons that we missed in the analysis or because of unforeseen factors that appear from out of nowhere. How can we adapt to these new circumstances and still influence improving stability in a market where the poor are operating as suppliers and consumers?


Scholarships Available from the MasterCard Foundation Microfinance Scholars Program


Apply Today!

http://carsey.unh.edu/smdp/online


For more information contact William Maddocks, SMDP Director william.maddocks@unh.edu



 


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Monday, May 4, 2015

Re: [MFP] MCWG releases 'Model Law' guidelines for consumer protection

 

Thanks Bruce! This is very helpful as we are focusing on linking informal Savings Groups to formal financial Services across Africa. The topic comes out now and again and is a must included in these efforts.

Warm regards,
 
Sophie Lusungu Chitedze
Independent consultant and Social Entrepreneur
P.O Box 31870
Captial City, Lilongwe 3
Malawi
+265993868532
Skype: sophie.chitedze1


From: "Bruce MacDonald bmacdonald@accion.org [MicrofinancePractice]" <MicrofinancePractice@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: [MFP] MCWG releases 'Model Law' guidelines for consumer protection

 
Colleagues,
The Microfinance CEO Working Group has just published an important new framework of suggested legislation for financial consumer protection in the microfinance and broader financial inclusion industry.  Entitled Client Protection Principles: Model Law and Commentary for Financial Consumer Protection, the Model Law offers real, actionable guidelines and tools for helping to ensure that client protection principles can be embedded into the fabric of the microfinance industry. Please find the press release here, and commentary from Alex Counts of Grameen Foundation on the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion blog, here.
Regards,
Bruce MacDonald
 
 
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[MFP] MCWG releases 'Model Law' guidelines for consumer protection

 

Colleagues,

The Microfinance CEO Working Group has just published an important new framework of suggested legislation for financial consumer protection in the microfinance and broader financial inclusion industry.  Entitled Client Protection Principles: Model Law and Commentary for Financial Consumer Protection, the Model Law offers real, actionable guidelines and tools for helping to ensure that client protection principles can be embedded into the fabric of the microfinance industry. Please find the press release here, and commentary from Alex Counts of Grameen Foundation on the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion blog, here.

Regards,

Bruce MacDonald

 

 

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Tel +1 617.625.7080, x.1245 | Fax +1 617.625.7020 | bmacdonald@accion.org | www.accion.org | skype: bruce.j.macdonald |@accion_global

 

 


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Sunday, May 3, 2015

[MFP] Relief and Rehabilitation in Nepal [1 Attachment]

 

Dear All,

Following the Nepal earthquake, Sampark has started relief and rehabilitation work with its local partners, and is collaborating with the Nepal Planning Commission to select the villages for work, and supporting in planning relief and rehabilitation work.  Kindly find attached the appeal for contributions, for those who want to send aid.

For those who are able to connect us to resources, I would request guidance on:

  1. 1    Packages for social protection and rehabilitation that rebuild confidence and dignity of earthquake affected individual and families
  2.      Psychosocial counseling in disaster situations
  3.      Meeting health, eudcation and sanitation needs in disaster situations
  4.           Meeting the specific needs of children, adolescence, senior citizens, women and people with disability in disaster situations. 


Best regards,
Smita
--
Smita Premchander,
Secretary, Sampark, and Development Consultant
smitapremchander@gmail.com
 

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