Access to Finance Officer
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Job Location:
Juba - South Sudan
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Oversight
- Provide overall strategic direction for the Access to Finance (A2F) component ensuring it contributes to the projects goal of improving food and nutrition security and resilience.
- Lead the design and implementation of inclusive finance strategies that align with SNVs market-based approach and the CDRD project objectives.
- Act as the primary technical advisor on financial inclusion guiding county teams and partners on best practices and innovations in rural finance
Inclusive Finance Development
- Conduct market assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for financial services within targeted value chains (cereals fruits vegetables).
- Develop and implement mechanisms to strengthen linkages between financial institutions (MFIs banks SACCOs) and value chain actors including producer groups SMEs and agribusinesses.
- Promote and pilot innovative financial products such as savings schemes microcredit and digital finance solutions tailored to rural households women and youth.
Planning Budgeting & Performance Monitoring
- Prepare detailed annual work plans and budgets for the A2F component ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Establish monitoring systems to track progress against targets including outreach loan uptake repayment rates and gender/youth inclusion.
- Produce timely and accurate reports for internal and donor requirements highlighting successes challenges and lessons learned.
Innovation Fund Support
- Lead the technical and financial appraisal of business plan proposals submitted by SMEs and producer organizations seeking support through the Innovation Fund.
- Provide coaching and capacity-building to partners and SMEs on financial literacy business planning and risk management.
- Develop practical tools and templates to strengthen financial management and sustainability of supported enterprises.
Gender & Youth Inclusion
- Ensure that all financial solutions and interventions actively promote participation of women and youth addressing barriers such as collateral requirements and financial literacy gaps.
- Design targeted initiatives (e.g. youth entrepreneurship programs women-led savings groups) to enhance inclusivity in access to finance.
Investment Climate Improvement
- Engage with stakeholders including government agencies private sector actors and development partners to advocate for policies and practices that improve the agricultural investment climate.
- Facilitate dialogues and partnerships that encourage financial institutions to expand services to rural and underserved markets.
Collaboration & Integration
- Work closely with other thematic leads in the CDRD projectnutrition youth employment gender and inclusive value chain developmentto ensure integrated approaches and maximize impact.
- Represent SNV in national and regional platforms on financial inclusion sharing insights and building strategic partnerships.
Qualifications :
Basic qualifications:
- A relevant masters degree in Agricultural Economics Development Economics Business Finance or a related field.
- 35 years of professional experience in value chain finance SME finance and rural microfinance preferably in rural Africa.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing innovative financial products in collaboration with financial sector partners.
- Strong track record in networking and facilitating dialogue with private and public sector actors.
- Demonstrated experience in capacity development for SMEs producer groups and financial institutions.
- Excellent communication skills including reporting and presentation.
- Strong team player with ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Additional Information :
- Contract Type: National
- Duty Station: Juba
- Contract Duration: 24 months with possibilities of extension
- Expected Start Date: Jan 1 2026
- Travel: Regular field visits regular visits to field project locations.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Fiscal Management
- Accounting Software
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
About Company
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