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  • Posted: Feb 22, 2022
    Deadline: Mar 1, 2022
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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. ...
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    Technical Advisor for Regional Coordination South-West and Financial Sector Support

    Vacancy no. 020

    Programme:

    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.
    Responsibilities & tasks:

    A.       Responsibilities

    The Technical Advisor will be responsible to coordinate activities within the project regions in the South-West of Nigeria (Ogun, Oyo). At the same time, the position holder will be acting as a focal person for all partner financial institutions within the Southern part of Nigeria. The advisor will also support in the development 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.

    The position is based in the project office in Lagos 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 in the South-West project regions
    • 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 will:

    • Support in identifying training needs and knowledge gaps of the respective target groups
    • Facilitate trainings and workshops related to capacity building measures for partners and the target group
    • Ensure effective implementation in the regions and provide technical guidance to the project
    • Act as a liaison officer with partners from the public and private sector in the project regions
    • Support in identifying business cases in the agricultural sector, in particular the cassava value chain ensuring synergies with other projects both within GIZ and other donors in the project region
    • Maintain close working relationships with the focal persons at the FI partners
    • Provide technical assistance to management and personnel of financial institutions;
    • Support partner financial institutions and clients in the piloting processes  of new or adapted financial services
    • Develop and implement joint operational plans with partners
    • Negotiates and follows up on working agreements with potential and current partners
    • Plan consultancy assignments as well as coordinate and support their missions
    • Support in M&E and reporting
    • Represents AgFin on regional, national and international levels, as required
    • Compile detailed documentation of case studies, achievements and results
    • Perform other duties and tasks at the request of the Project Coordinator.
    • Required qualifications, competences and experience:

    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

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