International Executive Service Corps,Agriculture Finance Specialist Jobs in Malawi

Closing date: 31 Mar 2016

IESC – the
International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a
focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked
in partnership with local people in 130 c
ountries – mainly with the generous
support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide
range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or
industry.

IESC is seeking an
agriculture finance specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded program in
Malawi focused on agricultural value chain development. It is anticipated that
the program will sustainably reduce rural poverty and malnutrition through the
integration of equitable market-led value chain development and nutrition
interventions. This position will be full-time and based in Malawi.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Improve
access to finance for underserved areas through advising and assisting
financial service providers to design and implement new financial services
and products;
Promote
access to finance for youth and women in rural areas of Malawi;
Structure
specific lending to women and the agriculture sector;
Serve
as the principal liaison between financial institutions, including banks,
microfinance institutions, impact investors, and other financial service
providers;
Work
with international consultants and local project staff involved in
expanding access to finance to ensure quality and timeliness of pertinent
deliverables under the program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s
degree in economics, finance, business administration, or related field
required; Master’s degree preferred;
Minimum
seven years of experience in banking or financial services;
Malawi
nationals highly encouraged to apply;
Experience
in promoting access to finance for youth and women is desirable;
Familiarity
and experience with international development principles and practices;
Experience
working in Malawi required;
English
fluency required.