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Who we are?

BFC was founded in 2003. Its head office is in Zurich, Switzerland. BFC employs 50 permanent full time staff in branch offices located in Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Tajikistan.

BFC believes that success in microfinance is built upon sound management, professional staff, and efficient systems. When these conditions are met funding will flow, allowing both the institutions and their clients to flourish. BFC assists microfinance service providers meet the needs of their clients while managing their growth well.

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In-house BFC Jobs

Project Assistant (Chisinau, Moldova)
Project Coordinator (Chisinau, Moldova)
Data Auditor/Analyst (Chisinau, Moldova)
Recruitment Officer (Chisinau, Moldova)

Project-Based Consulting

Консультант по кредитованию МСБ (Various, Страны СНГ)
MSME Credit Expert / Team Leader (Ukraine) (Ukraine, Ukraine)
Credit Adviser (Ukraine) (Ukraine, Ukraine)
Risk Management Expert (Ukraine, Ukraine)
Treasury Consultant (Eastern European and CIS countries, Eastern European and CIS countries)

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Featured Projects

Policy Review and Training of Trainers for Small and Medium MFO's

BFC has participated in the first phase of the GTZ funded programme “Institutionalization of internal control system in small and medium MFOs”.

The Impact of Bank Lending on MSMEs

BFC implemented a survey of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in four countries: Bulgaria, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia in accordance with international standards (ESOMAR).

Access to Financial Services in Pakistan

Under the World Bank Study "Access to Financial Services in Pakistan" BFC undertook the project "How commercial banks could better serve small businesses in Pakistan" in November 2006—January 2007. The aim of the study was to better understand the financial needs of small businesses and the financial products currently available from commercial banks.

Rural Financial Sector and First Microfinance Bank

The purpose of the assignment was to support the Government of Tajikistan and KfW in finalizing the project design in preparation of the “Rural Financial Sector Programme”. BFC conducted Due Diligence of local MFIs.

MSE Lending Advisory Services for Microinvest

BFC consultant reviewed individual lending products and procedures and delivered theoretical and on-the-job training to loan officers and branch managers.

MFI Transformation and Strengthening of Credit Operations at IMON

BFC has participated in the first phase of the GTZ funded programme “Institutionalization of internal control system in small and medium MFOs”.

Feasibility Study on Rural Credit in Azerbaijan

BFC has completed a feasibility study to inform its client on whether, how and with whom to partner for a planned commercial downscaling project targeting farmers and MSEs in rural Azerbaijan.

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