Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Feb 22, 2022
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2022
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    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. ...
    Read more about this company

     

    Technical Advisor for Financial Product Development

    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.  

    • Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator the Technical Advisor will be responsible for:
    • Coordination and implementation of project activities
    • Providing technical assistance and advanced trainings to the management and staff of partner financial institutions, with a focus on agricultural finance, financial inclusion, digital finance and  organizational development
    • Developing and implementing joint operational plans with partners
    • Supporting partner financial institutions in developing needs-based financial services for rural/agricultural enterprises and jointly managing the market roll-out and review processes of products

    The Technical Advisor performs the following tasks:

    B.        Tasks

    In close coordination with the technical team the position holder:

    • Develops and implements joint operational plans with partners
    • Provides technical assistance to management and personnel of financial institutions;
    • Works closely with partner financial institutions (fis) to review and adapt their products and internal processes to improve access to finance for agri-based enterprises in rural areas
    • Guides and manages processes with the partner fis related to product piloting and market roll-out
    • Maintains close working relationships with the focal persons at the FI  partners
    • Supports business case assessment for different agricultural value  chains
    • Coordinates the implementation of various training and capacity development activities for financial institutions
    • Develops, organises and facilitates workshops and trainings if necessary
    • Plans consultancy assignments as well as coordinates and supports  their missions
    • Conducts different project management tasks according to GIZ   standards, e.g. Development of appropriate strategies, needs assessments
    • Monitors and evaluates implementation data and activities/training
    • Supports in M&E and reporting
    • Provides technical guidance to the demand side advisor
    • Negotiates and follows up on working agreements with potential and current partners
    • Represents agfin on regional, national and international levels, as required
    • Compiles detailed documentation of case studies, achievements and  results
    • Assists in and/or carries out other project activities and any other tasks  as assigned.

    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

    • Minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in a similar  position
    • Profound knowledge of rural and digital finance concepts, agricultural  economics, agriculture
    • Demonstrable advisory and facilitation skills
    • Experience in working for an international organisation is an added advantage
    • Experience working with banks and other financial institutions on agricultural finance products development is required

    Other knowledge, additional competences.

    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to communicate adequately with interdisciplinary/multi- institutional teams (units/research organizations, NGOs and Governmental agencies, farmers, their organizations, and donors)
    • Advanced working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer  applications (e.g. MS Office)
    • Developed attitude and awareness of service delivery
    • Very good organisational skills and structured working methods
    • Strong analytical and report writing skills
    • Ability to manage and prioritise his/her workload
    • Personal integrity and accountability
    • Positive, collaborative and constructive attitude to people and work.
    • Composed and good humoured even under pressure
    • Open to change and ability to manage complexities
    • Knowledge of local Nigerian languages of the project regions is an asset
    • Team player

    Method of Application

    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

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Apply Now
  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at GIZ Nigeria Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail