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Beirut-based Regional Director
FSVC has had an active program of technical assistance with the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) since June 2008. To date FSVC has run 40+ projects that have involved a large number of staff at the CBI. Projects have ranged from high-level monetary policy discussions to trainings for staff on issues related to the building of banking supervision capacity and human resources development. Projects have taken place in Baghdad as well as off-site locations including Beirut, Amman, Istanbul and New York.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Regional Director will:
- Manage all aspects of assigned program implementation from project design through execution and post-project
follow-up, in the areas of central banking and bank supervision for FSVC's program of technical assistance to the
Central Bank of Iraq.
- Supervise FSVC's Beirut office, including the Program Offcer stationed there, and identify opportunities to
develop FSVC's presence in the burgeoning entrepreneurship sector in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and other
countries in the region.
- Already have a developed network of contacts in the finance and development sectors in Lebanon and the broader
Middle East.
- Be able to travel to Iraq on a monthly basis (and other locations throughout the region) for project implementation,
building relationships with the CBI and other key counterparts.
- Complete required program reporting, e.g., quarterly reports to donors, monthly office ledgers, etc.
- Liaise closely with FSVC staff to support program development and project management.
- Contribute to proposal writing and other business development activities as needed in the above-mentioned
areas, as well as in the areas of commercial banking and capital markets.
- Qualifications and performance may lead to broader leadership role in region.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance/economics or international relations (preferably with a strong emphasis on
finance/economics).
- Eight + years of experience in finance, bank supervision, or international development work (again
the development component should have an emphasis on finance or economics)
- A clear understanding of current central banking and regulatory environments.
- Fluency in English, and familiarity with Arabic would be a plus.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely in English.
For consideration, please email a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to hr@fsvc.org and include “Regional Director” in the subject line.
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012
Tunisian Intern
The Tunisia office of FSVC seeks an intern to begin working in February for a 6-month period to assist with financial sector focused data generation and synthesis for Tunisia and Maghreb. Applicant should have:
- A great desire to work on both operational and policy issues regarding improving financing to
entrepreneurs in Tunisia;
- Excellent French, as well as fluency in English;
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including basic understanding of economic (macro and micro)
issues, and basic investment and finance concepts at a macro level;
- Knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint; and
- Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Duties of the intern will include:
- Conducting research on financial sector data (micro and macro), as well as on developments in policy
and economic development strategy, with a primary focus on components of the financial sector
which are involved in financing entrepreneurs, such as lenders (banks, leasing, etc.) and venture
capital (FCPR, SICAR, etc.).;
- Extracting statistical data from public (national and international) reporting into Excel and providing analysis of
key issues;
- Manipulating statistical economic data to provide comparative insights;
- Generating business-oriented analytical and graphic summaries for use in program planning and
implementation;
Those interested should send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to mdalloua@fsvc.org. Include “ Intern” and your surname in the subject line of the email.
Winter Program Intern
FSVC's New York office is seeking a paid intern for Winter 2012. This could either be a full or part-time position. Applicants should be pursuing studies related to international relations, economic development and/or non-profit management. The opportunity is ideal for someone interested in international development or international finance seeking experience in program management and business development.
Duties of the intern will include:
- Developing strategies for maintaining outreach with volunteer experts and for expanding organizational use of
social media tools;
- Expanding and/or developing the network of contacts available for volunteer missions and additional support of
FSVC project work in defined areas of financial expertise;
- Working alongside program staff to design projects and recruit volunteers;
- Draft newsletters, news items and success stories to populate a new website; and
- Provide general administrative and organizational support to FSVC.
Those interested should send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to HR@FSVC.org. Include “Winter Intern” and your surname in the subject line of the email. This is a paid position located in New York.










