Solidarity Bankers: two online missions are available for FATEN (Palestine) and OXUS (Kyrgyzstan)

© Philippe LISSAC (Godong) / GCA Foundation

Solidarity Bankers is a skills volunteering program launched by the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Crédit Agricole SA in 2018 with a dual objective: on the one hand, to support microfinance institutions and social impact businesses financed by the Foundation with technical assistance, and on the other hand, to promote the skills of Group employees who wish to get involved in projects with a strong social impact.

The missions can take place during the Solidarity Banker's working hours (skills sponsorship) AND/OR during holidays (volunteering).

Currently, two online positions are available. The Solidarity Banker will work on this position one day per week for 15 weeks. These durations can be modified based on the preferences of the Solidarity Banker, the beneficiary organization, and the employer.

• “Financial Management” Mission for FATEN (Palestine)

FATEN is a microfinance institution founded in 1995 by the NGO Save The Children whose mission is to meet the financial service needs of low- and middle-income Palestinian entrepreneurs and individuals. The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation has supported FATEN since 2014 through various loans and technical assistance as part of the Solidarity Bankers missions.

The selected Solidarity Banker will support FATEN in updating financial procedures, policies, and tools. Knowledge of international financial reporting standards, particularly the latest changes to IFRS 16 and IFRS 9, is required. Fluency in English is required, and excellent knowledge of Arabic would be a plus.

For more information, see the mission sheet on ca-solidaires.fr

• “Digital Strategy” Mission for OXUS (Kyrgyzstan)

OXUS Kyrgyzstan (OKG) is a microfinance institution that provides financial services to the working poor and underbanked in Kyrgyzstan. The institution serves 8,000 active borrowers and manages a portfolio of €6.4 million.

The selected Solidarity Banker will be responsible for supporting OKG in evaluating digitalization processes and developing a new digital strategy. Experience in IT project management, ideally with digitalization projects, is required. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Russian would be a plus.

For more information, see the mission sheet on ca-solidaires.fr.

To apply: send your CV and cover letter (or 2 paragraphs presenting your motivations and expertise) to:

• Cécile DELHOMME, Communications and Partnerships Manager: cecile.delhomme@credit-agricole-sa.fr
• Violette CUBIER, Technical Assistance Manager: violette.cubier@credit-agricole-sa.fr