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FWC SIEA 2018- LOT 6: Innovative Financing for Development

Access to finance study – Zambia

The objective of this technical assistance assignment is to contribute to improving access to agricultural financing in Zambia in support of inclusive value chain development.

The specific objective of this assignment is to inform the design of the joint European Union/European Investment Bank blending operation aiming at supporting the sustainable commercialization of Zambia’s smallholder farmers towards increased productivity, incomes, commercial viability and prospects for employment generation

Sector

Private Sector

Project Location

Zambia

Duration

30 working days

Start Date

03/09/2018

Deadline

31/07/2018

Education Level

At least Master's Degree in the field of agricultural economics, agronomy or related discipline

Languages

must have proficiency in written and spoken English

 

Required Qualifications

Category: Category II expert

Report drafting

Required Experience

General

At least 6 years of professional experience with private sector or agribusinesses engagement in rural areas in Africa. Similar experience in Zambia will be an asset.

Specific

At least 6 years of professional experience in the agricultural sector including agri-food processing/transformation, value addition and marketing

Demonstrated 6 year working specific experience with the development and/or analysis of smallholder inclusive agricultural value chains and related input supply chains

Experience in IFI/donor funded Technical Assistance projects in Eastern/Southern Africa including in Zambia will be an asset.


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