Network Coordinator
South Asia Micro-entrepreneurs Network (SAMN)
Total years of experience :13 years, 2 Months
• Supervise the information hub function of SAMN. This includes effective management of various publications, to ensure that they are published on time, maintain high quality and are widely disseminated.
• Support the CEO in maintaining relations with Strategic Partners, Members, and other stakeholders. Represent SAMN at local and international forums as and when required.
• Supervise membership expansion and member relations for microfinance networks in South Asia. Ensure that membership is properly adjusted based on approved Governance policy in consultation with the CEO.
• Take the lead in proposal development and management of consultancy projects. Ensure quality deliverables with support from the SAMN member institutions.
• Closely liaison with members, project donors and other stakeholders and ensure timely reporting in accordance with the deliverables.
• Development of Annual work plan and oversee the preparation and administration of SAMN’s core and special projects budget.
• Oversee annual SAMN regional conference highlighting the pertaining issues of financial inclusion in South Asia. Ensure and develop corporate brand positioning for both SAMN and host institute, event branding, media coverage, press releases and articles, event management, speakers coordination, fund raising and oversee budgeting.
• Development of bi-annual bulletin showcasing the microfinance outreach in terms of Micro-credit, Micro-savings and Micro-insurance as well as the latest trends in the South Asian microfinance industry, insights to the industry achievements and developments.
• Oversee and ensure legal requirements of the Security and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka are in place in consultation with the law firm.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure all policies and procedures are implemented at all levels and being followed.
• Ensure effective & efficient recruitment, head hunting, selection, reference checks and orientation of human resource in collaboration with relevant technical staff. Also, involved in screening & short listing of candidates through rigorous scrutiny to search for the right people for the right job.
• Ensure all Interview documentation is complete before preparation of Staff Contracts and similarly all supporting documentation in the case of Addendums. Review complete documentation for hiring i.e. evaluation sheet, appointment letters, employment application form etc.
• Ensure the Human Resource system for PMN staff is implemented in accordance with the company’s HR manual and labor laws.
• Provide staff orientations and socializing new employee with organizational policies & procedure and culture on regular basis. Also, different trainings on motivation, team building and time management for efficient and effective deliver of programs.
• Oversee Staff Reference Bureau (Software to keep record of blacklisted employees and update members to mitigate frauds in future).
• Actively involved in HR audits and in the process of resolving HR related issues & answering queries of staff, members and other stakeholders.
• Identify the training needs of staff and establish a training plan based on needs and available resources.
• Support the Communications Analyst in developing a strategic roadmap for establishing a Centre of Excellence for the Microfinance providers in order to respond to the training needs of the mid and operational level management in microfinance sector.
• Recordkeeping of all contracts entered into by PMN staff on behalf of the organization and ensuring personal and educational data of employee is available.
• Revise job descriptions across all levels, “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position
• Networking with the media organizations, general public and sector stakeholders for building linkages to explore opportunities for future collaborations between the two institutions and/or individuals.
• Organize and oversee budgeting, direction, coordination and implementation of PMN events such as workshops, launch events, press conferences/briefings, roundtables seminars, conferences etc.
• Write (and organize the publication process) brochures, leaflets and other promotional materials on PMN and/or PMN’s objectives and partners.
• Liaison with multiple stakeholders including donors, member organizations, government agencies, international alliances etc.
• Support the supervisor in developing the annual work plan for PMN in close collaboration with the relevant technical staff and provide input on long-term and short-term strategic planning.
• Work closely with the administrative staff and vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality of work.
• Develop reports for donor funded project to provide progress details against the project activities.
Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources.
