AMARTA II is a USAID funded program that aims to improve
the competitiveness of the value chains of export and high-value agricultural commodities,
including Coffee, Cocoa and Horticultural crops through improving access to
credit, information and markets in these three sectors.
The
project will work extensively with local government, farmers groups, marketing
companies, processors, input suppliers and other stakeholders to increase the
income of the whole sector and the proportion of income retained by farmers.
Our project and offices are in Medan,
Makassar, Bandung, and our National Office is located in Jakarta.
We are currently seeking experienced
professionals to fill the Mobile Application Specialist (MAS) based in Jakarta.
Mobile Application Specialist (MAS)S/He will participate in identifying, developing and training
mobile money cash in/cash out agents as well as enrolling merchants. S/He will
also support AMARTA II in the deployment of Short Message Service (SMS) and
other mobile apps for the capture as well as delivery of e.g. relevant
information. S/He will support market research and analysis that will inform
the overall design of AMARTA II use of mobile applications and the execution of
pilots.
Requirements:Minimum of 3 years demonstrated
experience working in mobile finance and/or mobile applications, preferably
with a service provider. Display the capacity and business acumen to help scale
up mobile money services. Understanding of micro, small and medium enterprises’
business models; experience providing advisory and training, preferably in
agriculture, recommended. Demonstrated knowledge of financial services and
payment products; ability to think creatively about alternative payment systems
and applications of mobile finance in agriculture. Experience working on
designing and analyzing market research, particularly related to Mobile Network Operator's (MNO) and
mobile service providers, is preferred. Experience leading, coordinating and
monitoring the implementation of projects. Strong communication skills and
ability to work with a wide range of actors. Ability to travel; position will
require frequent visits in collaboration with AMARTA II staff to ensure that
pilot activities are progressing effectively. Strong English language skills.
Duration of assignment is 12 month and
starting date immediately.
Interested candidates are requested to
provide a Cover Letter, CV, state availability, and provide contact details by e-mail torecruitment@amarta-2.org position applied for in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Last date for receipt of applications is 27th June 2012
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