VisionFund Ghana Recruitment 2022

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for VisionFund Ghana Recruitment 2022.

‘VisionFund Ghana is part of a network of International Microfinance Institutions working in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. VisionFund Ghana is a subsidiary of World Vision International and we work in partnership to unlock the economic potential for communities to flourish by providing financial empowerment to families to create jobs and income that improves the well-being of children.’

We are recruiting to fill the position below;

Job Title: Impact Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Work with and support MFI staff to collect, store, analyze, and use impact-related data

Good working relationships with MFI staff who have responsibility for impact data, facilitate a shared understanding of MFIs’ challenges related to impact data and promote working in partnership to find creative solutions
Operational solutions are put in place to overcome problems with data collection and storage within the MFI
MFI staff have access to coaching from the Impact Specialist to improve their data analysis skills
MFI staff have access to coaching from the Impact Specialist to develop and improve impact-related reports
MFIs have access to best practices from the VFI network related to impact data and client service
A global Community of Practice for MFI staff actively sharing best practices and building capacity
MFI staff have access to information and can develop an understanding of the relevance of impact to VF Strategy, to Our Promise, and to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and WV FO CSIPs.
MFI field staff develop their understanding of the relevance of impact, which creates stronger staff engagement

Analyse MFI impact data to create evidence of impact and an engaging narrative that can be used for marketing and communication purposes

VFI GC has a regular source of impact-related “content” for the WV Impact Portal and the VFI website
GC regional teams receive regular impact performance reports that include recommendations for change to increase MFIs’ impact
Research and analysis of industry-related impact data and knowledge of developments in the economic development sector are available for improving the relevance of all impact reports

Create and oversee client surveys and coordinate impact evaluations in MFIs

MFIs are supported to develop and implementing Impact Monitoring Plans especially in identifying data requirements
MFIs have access to tools that have been created to monitor and evaluate various initiatives within MFIs
MFIs are supported in designing small-scale studies and surveys (i.e. questionnaires with appropriate methodology and resources needed) that can be used to understand the impact on clients and provide evidence of impact for use in marketing and communications, etc., for a wide variety of audiences
MFIs have feedback from clients that can be used to improve client service and product effectiveness

Coordinate impact-related activities with WV and other partners

Partners and GC colleagues have a dedicated resource to assist with obtaining information from MFIs or about VFI impact globally, including information needed for WV or specific donor reports
External consultants have regular points of contact for projects related to evaluating the impact
By working with other VFI GC Teams, evidence, learning and impact findings, and organizational learning of the programs and operations (especially best practices and lessons learned within VFI) are appropriately documented and disseminated at the different levels within the network and externally

Required Professional Experience

5 years of experience in a similar role preferably in a developmental organization or research-based institution
Deep experience in working with microfinance clients or beneficiaries of humanitarian programmes in the global South
Demonstrable experience and understanding of best practices related to the collection, storage, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
Experience in measuring outreach and impact and analyzing data to create evidence of impact.
Experience in creating and administering client surveys, analyzing the results, and writing reports/presentations about conclusions and recommendations
Experience in analyzing data and information: (a) to identify areas for improvement and (b) to monitor progress against goals; (c) to create a narrative that engages internal and external audiences.
Detailed understanding of microfinance operations
Experience in delivering training to groups and/or one-on-one coaching
Demonstrable skill at writing in English
Good understanding of the role of microfinance in economic development.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, in a globally dispersed team
Proven ability to manage projects and achieve through others
Deep experience in working with microfinance clients or beneficiaries of humanitarian programmes in the global South
Demonstrable skill at producing high-quality reports and presentations for donors and partners
Ability to gather and collate data from multiple sources around the globe, relying on influence to ensure stakeholders meet quality standards and deadlines
Skilled with Excel, PPT, and Word and aptitude for learning new data management and presentation platforms (e.g. PowerBI)

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification