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 SectorProject Location
ZambiaDuration
30 working daysStart Date
03/09/2018Deadline
31/07/2018Education Level
• At least Master's Degree in the field of agricultural economics, finance or equivalentLanguages
must have proficiency in written and spoken English
Required Qualifications
Category: Category II expert
Report drafting
Required Experience
General
At least 6 years of experience in the sector(s) related to the assignment;
Demonstrated minimum 6 years of working experience in the financial/banking sector
Specific
Demonstrated minimum 6 year working experience in financial sector (bank and/or micro-finance) engagement with smallholder and/or commercial agri-food businesses
Demonstrated 6 year of experience in the design, implementation and/or evaluation of innovative financing mechanisms/schemes including blending operations
Demonstrated minimum 2 years of working experience with the European Investment Bank in relation with private sector lending will be an asset
Proven working experience of a minimum of 5 years in Africa. Similar experience in Zambia will be an asset
