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Microfinance Pasifika Network (MFPN) was formed in 2006 as an alliance of institutions committed to supporting sustainable livelihoods for poor people through provision of inclusive and sustainable financial services. Its objective is to strengthen the skill-base of practitioners within the region through a platform for intra-industry dialogue, knowledge and information sharing. The network is exclusively Pacific-based, and seeks to capitalize on the diversity of its representation. Currently the membership comprises 19 financial members comprising of MFIs, commercial banks, support service companies and donor and NGO microfinance support organizations governed by a seven person Executive Committee drawn from its membership. The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) was appointed by the Executive Committee to act as Secretariat, charged with the day to day management of the Network, under the guidance of the Executive Committee.

FDC, in partnership with UNDP, has agreed to strengthen the sustainability of MFPN and, in doing so, provide quality knowledge management services for the UNDP Pacific Financial Inclusion Project. By the end of the project period, MFPN will have strengthened its reputation as a clearinghouse for information for the Pacific as well as realistic, value-added set of activities for which it has a long-term, identifiable income stream.

The Assistant Coordinator will assist the Secretariat in line with outcomes to support the development of the Microfinance Pasifika Network and will report to the Lead Coordinator and in close collaboration with UNDP Pacific Centre, the incumbent will be responsible for helping to build, manage, and facilitate the Microfinance Pasifika Network, comprised of professionals from finance, NGOs, CSOs, international development partners, and the private sector, etc.

Further information about the position is avaliable from: http://www.fdc.org.au/files/news/2009/june/Assistant_Coordinator_MFPN_June_2009.pdf