Finance and Private Sector Development Advisor Vacancy in PROFIT

PROFIT+ is a USAID funded project. Its goal is to  increase food security and decrease hunger in rural and pen-urban areas of Zambia through improved small holder productivity in selected value chains, expanded markets and trade, and increased private sector investment in agriculture-related activities. The project is primarily focusing its activities in Chipata, Katete,Lundazi, and Petauke districts in the Eastern Province, as well as in Peri-urban Lusaka and is seeking to recruit the position of;

Position: Finance and Private Sector Development Advisor

 Responsibilities
• Financial analysis and production of business plans for project partners and beneficiaries
• Follow up with financial institutions to ensure timely delivery of Loans and capital
• Participation and guidance in structuring potential equity funding options for selected group of beneficiaries
• Constant interaction with marketing and productivity teams to ensure delivery of standardized approaches
• Structuring of financial arrangements with private sector partners to enhance delivery of services in rural communities
• Promote innovations such as vouchers system, mobile banking etc. to enhance project implementation
Qualifications:
• University Degree in Agriculture, Business or Finance, with specific Agricultural finance background
• 5 years of relevant experience in a similar rote
• Experience working with an international organization preferably with a USAID funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations
• Profiency in QuickBooks, SharePoint, Microsoft word and Excel and power point software
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Pleasant personality with good team and teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to take iniative and work in terms

Closing date is 4th March 2015.All applications should be sent via email to [email protected]