Digital Finance/Mobile Money Advisor is responsible for supporting activities to leverage mobile money and innovative payment schemes to scale up off-grid solutions in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. This is a full-time role based in Nairobi, Dakar, Pretoria or Abidjan. This position reports to BTG Cross Cutting Team Leader.
Responsibilities
Lead all activities relating to digital finance and mobile money, including conducting assessments, identification of highest impact opportunities, contributing to annual work plans, implementing approved activities, and reporting on progress
Assist off-grid companies to identify and realize opportunities to incorporate and/or scale-up the use of innovative payment schemes, such as PAYGO and digital finance mobile money technology, in off-grid electrification business models
Identify and promote partnerships with mobile network operators, mobile money operators and digital finance providers to increase the accessibility of off-grid electrification products and services for a wider range of potential customersAdvise BTG country advisors on issues relating to digital finance, mobile money and innovative payment schemesReview and provide feedback on proposed regulations for digital finance and mobile money in SSA countries
Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field and 6 years’ relevant experience including substantive field experience in Africa or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience
Prior experience with mobile money and digital finance in SSA required
Prior experience with off-grid electrification and pay-as-you-go (PAYG) business models preferred
Effective communication skills and coordinating between various stakeholders, including government departments and private sector organizations, including mobile operators, Financial Institutions (FIs) and ideally, off-grid energy companies.
Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills;
Strong verbal and written English and French communications skills.
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