Curriculum Vitae 1. Family name: Siebenbrock 2. First names: Sabine 3. Date of birth: May 30, 1978 4. Nationality: German 5. Education: Institution University of Passau, Germany 10/2000 06/2005 Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: Master of International Business and Cultural Studies Institution Sparkasse Münster (now Sparkasse Münsterland Ost) 08/1998 06/2000 Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: Vocational Training - Bank clerk 6. Language skills: (Mark 1 to 5 for competence, 5 being the highest) Language Reading Speaking Writing German native English 5 5 5 Spanish 4 4 4 Russian 3 3 3 French 3 3 3 7. Membership of professional bodies: - 8. Other skills (e.g. computer literacy, etc.): Certified Youth Inclusive Financial Services Lead Trainer 9. Present position: Project Manager at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management 10. Specific Eastern European and CIS experience: Country Armenia 09/2012 04/2013 Moldova 09/2010 05/2011 (intermittent) Serbia 01/2009 05/2009 Tajikistan 12/2008 03/2009 (intermittent); 09/2010 Romania 01/2008 05/2008 Russia 08/2005 07/2006; 02/2002 04/2002 11. Key qualifications (relevant to the project): Profound knowledge in consumer projection, financial education and debt counseling from various assignments in Central Asia, Caucasus and Southeastern Europe Experienced in promoting responsible finance practices and implementing consumer protection principles at commercial banks and micro finance CV Sabine Siebenbrock 1
institutions in different countries Strong track record in joining the efforts of different financial sector players such as Central Banks and Financial System Mediators in order to mitigate over indebtedness and increase the level of financial literacy of different target groups (e.g. women, farmers, ) Comprehensive banking background with a focus on end customer advisory Strong analytical and report writing skills, experienced in conducting surveys and interviewing techniques Vast knowledge in preparing and conducting trainings, seminars and coaching sessions Excellent administration skills and good track-record in working with international development projects 12. Professional Experience Record: 04/2013 - present, Germany Project Manager, Financial Education Expert Management (reporting, consultant management, development of technical concepts, quality management) of technical assistance projects for international donors in the field of agricultural finance, client protection, responsible finance practices and financial literacy. Responsible for the management of the department s freelance consultants (relationship management, recruiting, negotiating) 09/2012 04/2013 Yerevan, Armenia, Germany Financial Education Expert and Coordinator Set-up of adequate structures to sustainably conduct classroom trainings for farmers in the field of financial education (up to now, roughly 130 farmers in Lori Marz were trained) Involving commercial banks in their daily financial education to clients, in adhering to client protection principles and in promoting responsible finance practices Assessing local structures and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as Financial System Mediator, (responsible for both complaint resolution and financial education campaigns) and Central Bank active in the field of financial education and debt counseling Development of Training of trainers concept, to select and train adequate trainers in the field of financial education, followed by thorough coaching sessions in the aftermath Focus Group Meetings with the target group, definition of intended learning outcomes and material development Coordinating with other donors programs in the field of agricultural lending and financial education CV Sabine Siebenbrock 2
On-site relationship management to partner financial institutions, donors, international and local short-term experts 08/2007 08/2012 Consultant Manager Intern management and support in recruiting internal staff Implementation of a new web-based consultant database, providing relevant search criteria and filing options Project planning and acquisition Backstopping and quality management Various short-term expert in the field of financial education, trainings of trainers and coaching sessions 09/2010 05/2011 (intermittent) Chisinau, Moldova Financial Education, ToT and Coaching Expert Training of trainers for staff members of a local MFI in the field of financial education Establishment of training materials with a focus on household budgeting, savings, credits and remittances Supporting local Savings and Credit Associations in establishing client protection principles into their daily operations Coaching and supervising trainings of newly trained local trainers Impact evaluation (interviews with trainees from class-room trainings and control group) outlining changes in financial knowledge and financial behavior 09/2010 Penjikent and Aini, Tajikistan Financial Education, ToT Expert Adjusting financial education training materials Conducting financial education seminars for women in Khukumats in Penjikent as well as in Aini Development of Training of Trainer concept, including Training of trainers for local trainers Coaching and monitoring of local trainers during seminars 01/2009 05/2009 (intermittent) Serbia Conference Manager Organization of the Annual Meeting 2009 Financial Crisis and Southeast Europe: Off the Cliff or Out of the Woods? for the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE), e.g. selection of location, selection of and negotiation CV Sabine Siebenbrock 3
with on-site service providers Supervision of registration process, speaker management, logistics and agenda Coaching and monitoring of local and international on-site organization team, quality management, backstopping and reporting 12/2008 03/2009 (intermittent) Khatlon, Tajikistan Financial Education Expert Set-up of training materials in financial education Conducting financial education seminars for women in the rural areas of Tajikistan Development of Training of Trainer concept, including Training of trainers for local trainers Coaching and monitoring of local trainers during seminars 01/2008 05/2008 (intermittent) Romania Conference Manager Organization of the Annual Meeting 2008 Responsible Finance - A unique blend of Commercial and Social Values for the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE), e.g. selection of location, selection of and negotiation with on-site service providers Supervision of registration process, speaker management, logistics and agenda Coaching and monitoring of local and international on-site organization team, quality management, backstopping and reporting 09/2006 07/2007 IIR Deutschland GmbH Product Manager Conceptual design and product development of seminars and trainings in management related issues Responsible for recruitment, contract negotiations of and relationship management to trainers and speakers Product planning and budgeting 08/2005 07/2006 Perm, Russia Perm State Technical University Lecturer Tutoring of students in the field of German economics, culture, and conversational skills Project work to promote German language and culture while increasing students commitment CV Sabine Siebenbrock 4
08/1998 08/2000 Münster, Germany Sparkasse Münster (now Sparkasse Münsterland Ost) Vocational training Bank clerk All end customer related counter tasks regarding saving and credit products, money transfers, payment procedures, insurance and investment products Advising clients regarding adequate investment of foreign remittances Back office operations in credit department (loan appraisals, assessment of collateral) foreign department (remittances, foreign currencies) and human resources (recruiting, training, contracting) 13. Others (e.g. publications): - 14. Publications: - CV Sabine Siebenbrock 5