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Agricultural Finance Director – USAID Transforming Financial Markets for Agricultural SMEs in Africa at Palladium International
4 months ago
Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.
Primary Role And Responsibilities
Define the program’s strategy to deliver innovative and fit-for-purpose financial products/services, and expand growth of financial institutions related to East Africa’s agricultural sector
Design and operationalize blended finance mechanisms to mobilize private capital for agricultural SMEs in East Africa.
Provide technical leadership to increase access to tailored financial products and stimulate for blended finance instruments.
This may include overseeing the provision of technical assistance to financial services providers (banks and non-bank intermediaries) to enhance their products and services, structuring incentive schemes to enable financial institutions to expand into new sectors and value chains, among other activities.
Represent the program’s financial intermediary-related activities in meetings with public and private sector actors including country governments, non-governmental organizations, business associations, among others
Supervise implementing partners, sub-contractors, and grantees as they undertake tasks relating to expanding and supporting Fis and blended finance initiatives
Travel to various regions of East and Southern Africa as needed
Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party and Palladium HQ
Key Competencies Required
Advanced knowledge of the blended finance, financial sector, and financial institution interventions in East Africa, including key stakeholders and existing products and services
Robust networks within the region’s financial sector
Proven track record working with financial intermediaries (including bank and non-bank financial institutions, funds, and technology-enabled firms) to enhance their products and services focusing on the agricultural sector,
Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar size
Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
Experience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferred
Written and oral proficiency in English required
