Solidarity Banker missions to be filled in Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and South Africa
Launched in June 2018 at the initiative of the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Crédit Agricole SA, Solidarity Bankers is a skills-based volunteer program open to all Crédit Agricole Group employees, supporting microfinance institutions and social impact businesses supported by the Foundation. Three new assignments are available in 2021 in Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and South Africa.
“Marketing Strategy” Mission in Georgia
Lazika Capital, one of the leading microfinance institutions in Georgia. Established in 2000, Lazika provides financial services to low-income individuals, smallholder farmers, and microentrepreneurs. The organization operates through 18 branches, primarily in rural areas of Georgia (70% of clients are rural).
The Solidarity Bankers mission aims to support Lazika in developing a marketing plan for mid-2021-2022. If the health situation permits, the mission will be carried out in June or July 2021 in Georgia; otherwise, it will be postponed.
“Social and environmental performance” mission in Kyrgyzstan
Salym is a microfinance institution that provides affordable loans and deposits to support income-generating activities for low-income populations in Kyrgyzstan. The organization currently has 23 branches across Kyrgyzstan and serves more than 18,000 clients, including 521 women and 701 rural clients.
A two-week Solidarity Bankers mission is planned to support Salym in managing its social and environmental performance. If the health situation permits, the mission will take place in September or October 2021 in Kyrgyzstan; otherwise, it can be carried out online.
“AML-CFT” mission in South Africa
SEF is a microfinance institution established in 1992 that provides financial and non-financial services to poor populations in South Africa. The institution has 225,317 active borrowers (1,00% women in rural areas).
A Solidarity Bankers mission is available to support SEF in framing and training its key employees on the risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing. The field mission will take place in South Africa for two weeks, if Covid-19 health conditions permit.
Two online missions are still available
A first “digital / IT” mission is to be filled for the benefit of Smart Credit, a microfinance institution in Moldova. The Solidarity Banker will be responsible for helping to build Smart Crédit’s digital strategy. A second “financial management” mission is available for FATEN, a microfinance institution in Palestine. The Crédit Agricole expert will support FATEN in updating its financial procedures, policies, and tools. These missions will be carried out remotely, one day per week, for 15 weeks.
How to apply?
To discover the detailed mission offers:
- Go to the CA Solidaires website “Finding your mission“
- Enter “Grameen Foundation” in the search bar. All Solidarity Leave offers will appear!
- Click on the offer of your choice, you will find all the information necessary for your application.
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