AMARTA II is a USAID funded program that aims to improve the
competitiveness of the value chains of three high-value commodities: Coffee,
Cocoa and Horticultural crops and to increase the access to credit of small holder
farmers in these three sectors.
The project will work extensively with local government, farmers groups,
marketing companies, processors, input suppliers and other stakeholders to upgrade
the target value chains and especially the proportion of income retained by
farmers.
Project and offices are in Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and Jakarta.
We are currently seeking professionals for the Agriculture Credit/Finance
Specialist position.
Agriculture
Credit/Finance Specialist:S/he will responsible
toassist the Chief of Party in implementing the
agriculture credit component. Provide analysis of various agricultural and
agribusiness business models to identify financing opportunities, their risk
profile, and key drivers, and prepare professional presentations of this
analysis. Liaise with operational staff of partner banks in Indonesia on the
joint implementation of pilot project and new loan products. Provide technical
assistance to the selected beneficiaries, especially to those banks
participating in the USAID/DCA loan guarantee programs.
Requirements:B.A/B.S in Agricultural Economics or Finance or
Banking with 7 years experiences of working in agricultural
finance/credit/microfinance or SME credit programs.Demonstrated work experience in implementing
agricultural credit programs in South East Asia and/or Indonesia; training bank
staff and stake holders in preparing loan applications and business plans;
thorough knowledge of working of agriculture credit programs in Indonesia
experience of working with Coops and group credit is preferred. Fluency in
Bahasa Indonesia and English. CVs should indicate the approximate level of
language. Information management skills (Word processing and spreadsheet
application skills); and demonstrated interpersonal and team work skills (5
points).
Duration of assignment is 4 years.
Interested candidates are requested to provide a Cover Letter and CV by
e-mail to recruitment@amarta-2.orgwith Agriculture
Credit/Finance Specialistin the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Last date for receipt of
applications is 12th August 2012.
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