Block Functional Specialist - Financial Inclusion | BIDS

Block Functional Specialist Financial Inclusion

Shillong, Meghalaya

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Block Functional Specialist Financial Inclusion to drive financial access, literacy, and empowerment initiatives for rural communities and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Key Responsibilities

• Bank Linkage & Loan Facilitation: Facilitate SHG-bank linkages, streamline loan application processing, and monitor sanctioning, disbursement, and repayment.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise closely with local banks, Bank Sakhis, and Business Correspondents (BCs) to improve financial delivery networks.
• Financial Literacy & Awareness: Conduct structured awareness programs on financial management and promote key government social security schemes (PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY).
• Enterprise Support & Insurance: Assist SHG members in securing financial access for local enterprises, and support insurance enrollment and claim settlements.
• Data & Community Management: Organize bank coordination meetings, foster community engagement, and maintain detailed data and reporting on financial inclusion metrics.

Key Qualifications & Eligibility

• Education: Post-graduate degree or diploma in Science, Business Management (Finance), or Commerce from a recognized university or institution.
• Age Limit: Below 30 years.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation programs.
• 1-2 years of experience working in Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), or Microfinance Institutions (MFIs).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in computer applications, with strong knowledge of MS Office and Google Sheets.

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