SPBD is a network of MFIs operating in the five South Pacific countries- Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu offering a basket of financial services covering the following- Group Microloans, SME loans, Higher Education Loans, Overseas Workers loans, Renewable Energy Loans, Member Savings and Funeral/Death Benefit cover with ongoing Financial Literacy training to its members. Since inception It has disbursed 165,000 microloans worth more than USD$ 100 million to women microentrepreneurs, and as on date has a total of 46,500 active customers with microloans and savings in the five countries accounting for nearly 11% of the households in these countries.

UNDP onbehlaf of PFIP is seeking for qualified individual consultant to undertake the Microfinance Assessment Consultancy.

The assessment study is to analyze the business viability of SPBD, market potential for further expansion in the respective countries, types of products/services that will meet specific needs of the target segments, recommendation for PFIP support to SPBD in various areas of engagement.