SOLIDARITY BANKERS: THREE MISSIONS TO BE FILLED WITH PARTNERS OF THE FOUNDATION

© Didier Gentilhomme

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, three missions are available in the field (the field missions last 2 weeks and are organized in compliance with the international travel rules issued by the Crédit Agricole group):

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

Smart Credit is a microfinance institution founded in 2010 by five local professionals with a shared vision: to provide 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 selected Solidarity Banker will be responsible for evaluating the institution's digital strategy and contributing to the development of an action plan for implementing a new digital strategy. Experience in IT project management and fluency in English are required.

For more information, see the terms of reference of the mission.

• “Communication and Marketing” Mission for Lazika (Georgia)

Lazika Capital is a microfinance institution established in 2000 by Oxfam Great Britain in Georgia. Its mission is to facilitate access to financial services tailored to the needs of low- and middle-income entrepreneurs. The institution is now among the leaders in the Georgian microfinance sector and has nearly 14,000 clients.

The mission will take place in pairThe selected Solidarity Banker will be responsible for evaluating the organization's marketing actions and strategy, as well as developing a marketing plan for the end of 2021/2022. A first Solidarity Banker has been selected for the mission; we are now looking for a partner, with a junior profile accepted.

For more information, see the terms of reference of the mission.

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

SEF is a microfinance institution established in 1992 that actively works to eliminate poverty by providing the poor and very poor with a range of financial and non-financial services to enable them to realize their potential. As of December 2020, the institution has 225,317 active borrowers, including 1,001 women in rural areas, and manages a portfolio of €45,153,765.

The selected Solidarity Banker will be responsible for analyzing the environment, regulatory framework, and AML/CFT risks facing SEF, updating procedures, and conducting training for all categories of employees (top management, middle management, and operational staff) on AML/CFT risks and prevention measures. At least 5 years of experience in compliance roles is required.

For more information, see the terms of reference of the mission.

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 Program Manager: violette.cubier@credit-agricole-sa.fr