Services Offered

The capacity-building services of Triple Jump Advisory Services aim to solidify the structure and systems of our partner microfinance institutions. This leads to greater client outreach, as well as improved product and service offerings, increased efficiencies and enhanced portfolio quality.

Triple Jump Advisory Services specializes in the following critical areas, which are frequently identified as bottlenecks preventing microfinance institutions from reaching the next stage of development:   

  • Technology (Management Information Systems & Mobile Banking)
  • Governance (Strengthening leadership and management capacity of senior and mid-level managers) and Internal Controls/Audit
  • Product and Services Development
  • Social Performance Integration (primarily related to MIS automation)

 

Once an MFI is selected for assistance, our advisors conduct an on-site diagnosis of the needs of that MFI. Advisors then develop grants for funding depending on the needs identified and that have been agreed upon with the partner MFI. All grants are developed on a cost-sharing basis to ensure that the MFI fully participates in the process. 

Triple Jump Advisory Services then chooses from its network of expert consultants to assist on each project.  We focus on using our local consultants whenever possible and to-date have used local consultants for over 90 percent of our projects. These experts have a proven track record in international finance, technology or microfinance and are results-oriented. TJAS advisors provide close supervision of the project, ensuring that results are tailored to the needs of the institution and the set goals are being achieved. Once completed, all projects undergo an internal evaluation.

Among our services, Triple Jump Advisory Services works with MFIs to design branchless banking channels to help people access microfinance services without the need for conventional branches, by using mobile technology and retail agents. Branchless banking has the potential to expand access to financial services to people living in rural areas and Triple Jump Advisory Services has already helped several partners realize this possibility.  As part of the launch of mobile banking services, we include focus group study and a client education component to help clients understand how the system works and it how it can help them to manage their business and finances.