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"What I really like about this job is the satisfaction of knowing that we are helping people improve their lives." A micro-finance advisor earns $30,000 and more per year.
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What can ten dollars buy these days? Well, in some countries, it's enough to start a business. Providing expertise on how to manage these types of loans is the job of micro-finance advisor Josée St. Hilaire.
Josée's employer, Desjardins International Development, assists financial institutions in developing countries. Most funding comes from CIDA, the Canadian International Development Agency. Individuals with no assets are provided with small loans that are guaranteed by a group they form. For some, it's enough to change their lives. Did you know? The first bilingual paper currency in Canada was printed in 1937. It's not easy to introduce financial concepts to people who have never been exposed to traditional financing. Josée uses creativity to adapt financial projects to the needs, resources, economic conditions and cultural backgrounds of people she works with in developing countries. back
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SYNOPSIS: Josée loves the travel aspect of her work and Africa in particular. Going overseas gives her a chance to learn business hands-on in a developing country. She gets to use finance to help people and have an adventure at the same time. Inevitably, Josée must return to the office to deal with the numbers, reports and follow-up for her business activities. PERSONAL DATA: Education: BA in administration; MBA in finance and international planning; Management of International Banking and Financial Institutions Certificate. Hobbies: Physical exercise, walking, skiing. |
