Online Solidarity Banker missions to be filled

Three online Solidarity Banker positions are currently available. Solidarity Bankers is a skills volunteer program launched by the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Crédit Agricole SA, open to all Crédit Agricole Group employees. The objective is twofold: first, to provide technical assistance to microfinance institutions and social impact businesses funded by the Foundation, and second, to promote the skills of Group employees who are interested in getting involved in projects with a strong social impact.

Missions can take place during the Solidarity Banker's working hours (sponsored by the Solidarity Banker's employer) AND/OR during vacations (volunteering). For the 3 missions below, the Solidarity Bankers will dedicate a total of 15 working days to the mission. Each selected expert will work remotely and dedicate the equivalent of 1 day per week, for 15 weeks, to their mission.

“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 (481 women and 621 rural borrowers) and manages a portfolio of €6.4 million. The average outstanding loan amount is €798.

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 who is fluent in English and has experience in IT project management (knowledge of Russian is a plus).

“Financial Management” Mission for FATEN (Palestine)

FATEN is a microfinance institution in Palestine. The institution serves 26,244 active borrowers (34 women and 68 rural borrowers) and manages a portfolio of €108 million.

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. The position is available as soon as possible.

“Digital Strategy” Mission for Smart Credit (Moldova)

Smart Credit is a microfinance institution that provides financial services to socially disadvantaged people and small entrepreneurs in Moldova. The institution has over 3,000 active borrowers (54% women and 69% clients in rural areas) and manages a portfolio of EUR 4.4 million.

The Solidarity Banker will be responsible for helping 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 position is available as soon as possible.

How to apply?

To discover the detailed mission offers:

1. 1. Go to the CA Solidaires website “Finding your mission“
2. 2. Enter “Grameen Foundation” in the search bar. All Solidarity Leave offers will appear!
3. 3. Click on the offer of your choice, you will find all the information necessary for your application.

More information: carolina.viguet@credit-agricole-sa.fr