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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, finance or equivalent

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 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


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