E-Payment and Consumer Protection Specialist

Industry Category	Accounting / Finance	Position	Banking / Finance
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	All Cities	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Master's Degree	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-10-16	Valid Until	Valid for a long time

Chemonics seeks an E-Payment and Consumer Protection Specialist for the USAID Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED) activity. This project will seek to increase participation of Philippine small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital economy, leading to greater innovation, productivity, and competition in the economy. This position will be based in Manila, Philippines. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The activity will support Philippine government programs and projects in the country’s transition to a digital economy. The activity will expand the participation of SMEs in the digital economy by improving SME capacity to adopt reliable, affordable technology solutions; expand the use of e-payments systems and FinTech innovations; improve the integration of e-commerce platforms with logistical supply chains; and increase consumer awareness and protections.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:  

Facilitate coordination between public and private sector actors to understand current policies, processes and considerations to identify gaps and / or support rollout of e-payment systemsAnalyze, evaluate, and recommend initiatives that can improve the successful implementation of e-payment systemsConduct required data gathering, research and analysis as inputs to counterparts and subtasks in order to assist in policy formulation and implementation and/or e-payment solutions and consumer protection related initiativesAssess legal and regulatory framework for consumer protections and helps identify and strengthen crosscutting consumer protection across componentsSupport activities to enhance consumer protection awareness and consumer trust

 Qualifications and Skills:  

Degree in relevant field requiredMinimum 5 years of experience, preferably in banking or financial services sector and supporting legal and regulatory reforms related to consumer protections and e-commerce rightsKnowledge of payment procedures and policiesKnowledge of best practices for consumer protection initiatives for SMEsDemonstrated knowledge and extensive experience with USAID regulations and control systems preferredExperience on international donor-funded project a plusExcellent written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityFluency in English. 

Please fill in the application form provided below. Please attach a copy of your resume and cover letter as instructed. No telephone inquiries please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience (B+WISER) is a program designed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Chemonics International Inc.  B+WISER aims to enhance the resilience of watershed ecosystems and communities, generate financial incentives for biodiversity and forest conservation, and build capacity for sustainable watershed management in the Philippines.