LOE: up to 16 days
Period: July-August 2020
Background
Enterprise Partners (EP) is a 7-year (2013-2020) wealth creation programme which, inclusive of women and the environment, aims to support the private sector and Ethiopia’s economic growth. It does so with a combination of technical assistance (TA) and market facilitation in resolving market failures. EP is being implemented by a consortium led by DAI Europe, and includes First Consult, Enclude and ITAD.
EP is implementing TA component of World Bank’s (co-funded by EIB) SME Finance Project (SMEFP) aimed at enhancing access to finance opportunities for SMEs in Ethiopia. It supports capacity building of participating financial institutions in the project including Development Bank of Ethiopia, MFIs, banks and leasing companies.
Objectives
The objective of the assignment is to strengthen partner MFIs capability and readiness to respond to crisis and ensure business continuity in general and particularly focusing on management of crisis caused by COVID-19.
Specific Tasks
The consultant is expected to bring his/her international experience, judgment and best industry knowledge in strengthening crisis management system & practices of financial institutions, as well as coaching senior management team to minimize institutional risks/loss and ensure business continuity (BC)during and after the crisis.
The consultant will carry out the following key activities:
Time frame and & Deliverables
The consultant is expected to support at a minimum of 3 selected partner MFIs.
Deliverables:
Working arrangements
The consultant will work offsite in consultation with the EP-SME team. The consultant will work closely with 3 selected partner MFIs management team and report to the SME TA manager.
Requirements
Last date for submission of applications is 3rd July 2020.
The complete ToR will be shared with the shortlisted candidates.
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