Solidarity Bankers: six positions available with the Foundation’s partners

© Godong / Philippe Lissac – Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation

Two online Solidarity Banker missions and four field missions are currently available for the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation.

Solidarity Bankers is a skills volunteering program launched by the Foundation and Crédit Agricole SA in 2018 and intended for all Crédit Agricole Group employees. The program has a twofold objective: firstly, to provide technical support to microfinance institutions and social impact businesses funded by the Foundation, and secondly, to promote the skills of Group employees who are interested in getting 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, six missions are available, online or in the field:

ONLINE MISSIONS

The experts selected for the Online missions will work remotely and will devote the equivalent of one day per week, for 15 weeks, to the mission.

Both online missions are to be filled as soon as possible.

• “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.

A Solidarity Banker mission is planned for July 2021 to support OKG in evaluating its digitalization processes and developing a new digital strategy. The expert sought is a Crédit Agricole employee with significant experience in IT project management. Fluency in English is essential.

The mission sheet is available by clicking here.

• “Financial Management” Mission for FATEN (Palestine)

FATEN is a microfinance institution in Palestine. The institution has more than 26,000 clients and manages a portfolio of 108 million euros.

The selected Crédit Agricole expert will support FATEN in updating financial procedures, policies, and tools. The Solidarity Banker must be fluent in English and have knowledge of international financial reporting standards, particularly the latest changes to IFRS 16 and IFRS 9. Fluency or very good knowledge of Arabic is a plus. At a minimum, fluency in English will be required.

The mission sheet is available in clicking here.

FIELD MISSIONS

The four field missions are to be filled as soon as possible, subject to health conditions.

• “Logistics/Purchasing Support” Mission for Oshun (Senegal)

Oshun is a social enterprise that offers inclusive solutions, particularly in the form of solar-powered water kiosks, providing access to clean water for the most vulnerable populations. Oshun Senegal is completing an administrative and HR restructuring process and is looking to strengthen its support functions, primarily logistics and purchasing.

The selected Crédit Agricole expert will support Oshun in implementing procedures to simplify and secure logistics, purchasing and supply management, and strengthen the relevant employees. The mission will last 10 days, initially remotely from France and then on the ground in Senegal if health conditions permit. The Solidarity Banker must have solid experience in logistics and purchasing management and, ideally, training and coaching experience in the field of purchasing.

The mission sheet is available in clicking here.

• “LBC-FT” mission in favor of SEF (South Africa)

SEF is a microfinance institution that provides loans through a network of 98 branches in South Africa. The institution has 225,317 active borrowers and manages a portfolio of over €45 million.

The selected Crédit Agricole expert will support the Quality and Compliance Department and the Training Department by developing relevant training materials on AML/CFT issues for employees. The Solidarity Banker must have at least five years of compliance experience. The assignment will last two weeks, including 10 days in the field.

The mission sheet is available in clicking here

• Marketing Mission for Lazika Capital (Georgia)

Lazika Capital is a Tier 2 microfinance institution in Georgia. The organization operates through 18 branches in western Georgia.

The selected Crédit Agricole expert will evaluate the organization's marketing initiatives and strategy, as well as develop a marketing plan for mid-2021/2020. The Solidarity Banker must have solid marketing experience. A good command of English is required. The assignment will last 20 days, including 10 days in the field.

The mission sheet is available in clicking here

• “Digital Strategy” Mission for Smart Credit (Moldova)

Smart Credit is a microfinance institution that provides financial services to socially disadvantaged people and small Moldovan entrepreneurs. The institution has over 3,000 active borrowers and manages a portfolio of €4.4 million.

The Solidarity Banker's mission will be to help build Smart Crédit's digital strategy. The expert is a Crédit Agricole Group employee who is fluent in English and has experience in IT project management.

The mission sheet is available in clicking here.

How to apply?

To discover the detailed mission offers:

1. Go to the CA Solidaires website: “Get involved” tab then “ Solidarity leave »
2. Click on the offer of your choice, you will find all the information necessary for your application.

For more information, you can contact:  cecile.delhomme@credit-agricole-sa.fr