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International cooperation between Germany and Nigeria commenced in 1974. GIZ was initially represented by an office in Lagos until 2003, but since 2004 it has maintained a country office and four project offices in the new capital Abuja. At present, GIZ has around 25 seconded staff, 100 Nigerian and regional experts, and four CIM experts working in Nigeria. ...
Vacancy No. 23
The global project AgFin in Nigeria aims to improve the provision of financial services to agricultural and agri-based enterprises in rural areas that are tailored to their business models. The project is closely linked to the global project "Green Innovation Centres in the Agricultural and Food Sector (GIAE)" and cooperates with the regional project "Competitive African Rice Initiative" (CARI) as well as the bilateral project "Pro-poor Growth and Promotion of Employment in Nigeria Programme" (SEDIN). Part of the project implementation is carried out by a contracted consulting firm.
The project is part of the One World – No Hunger Initiative. It provides training to enterprises in the agriculture sector supporting these enterprises in acquiring business management and financial skills The project also advises and supports the expansion of financial institutions into the agricultural sector and assists them with developing adapted financial services. This process is based on business models the project has identified as viable. Particular attention is paid to the needs of businesses owned by women and young people. Innovations that promote the environmentally aware transformation of agricultural systems receive special attention. The project is operating in a total of 11 states, namely Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Cross-River and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The project supports agricultural institutions, advisory services and their educational organisations in sustainably mainstreaming the knowledge products developed by the project. It also makes analysis and training tools available to other projects, and shares its experience of implementation.
A. Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor will be responsible to coordinate the developed of new or adaptation of existing financial services in collaboration with the partner financial institutions of the project, the AgFin project team, other GIZ programmes as well as other international organisations. At the same time the advisor will be acting as a focal person for all partner financial institutions within Abuja, the Middle Belt and Northwest regions of Nigeria.
The position is based in the project office in Abuja with frequent travel to the various project locations.
The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks:
B. Tasks
In close coordination with the technical team the position holder:
C. Required qualifications, Competences and experience
Qualifications
Minimum of Master’s degree in Finance, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Organisational Development, or related field
Professional Experience
Other knowledge, additional competences.
You are kindly requested to submit your CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details via email to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de
(Please include the Vacancy No in mail subject)
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race and religion are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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