TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS) Unaccompanied assignment - This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants PARTNER: Small Farmers Development Bank LOCATION: NEPAL , Tinkune, Subidha Nagar, Kathmandu DURATION: 0.75 months APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2018 OVERVIEW: Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC). Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterra country program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic subsectors. For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca PARTNER DESCRIPTION: As the largest microfinance bank, the Small Farmers Development Bank (Sana Kisan Bikas bank) provides wholesale credit along with technical support services to to the Small Farmers Agriculture Cooperatives Ltd. (SFACLs) and similar organizations. Recently, the bank started to provide wholesale credit to other cooperatives and Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in order to expedite access to microfinance services for low income individuals especially living in hills and mountains of the country. The Bank also monitors and supervises MFIs′ activities to ascertain adherence to prudential and non-prudential regulations, provides technical assistance for institutional strengthening and capacity building; pool resources from the government and donors for social mobilization and community development activities through client MFIs; replicate the program to expand microfinance services to the underserved and unserved areas, especially in the hills and mountains; targeting women, Dalits, Madhesis, Janjatis, indigenous groups and other marginalized communities. Website: http://www.skbbl.com.np ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review the 2014-2016 strategic plan of SKBBL and identify areas for improvement; Facilitate the development of a new strategic plan/business plan (2017-2019) for SKBBL; Build the capacity of staff to develop strategic and business plans; Promote the accessibility and participation of women and men, especially young women and young men, in all program activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in business or a related field; 3-5 years of work experience; Strategic vision and strong analytical skills; Experience in strategic planning for financial institutions is an asset; Excellent research, organizational and management skills; Facilitation skills; Ability to work in multicultural teams with flexibility and creativity; Willing to work in a small and basic office setting; Interest in learning development issues that impact Nepal and concerns including gender and social inclusion issues TO APPLY: Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted