ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
GFA Consulting Group is one of the leading German consulting companies within the framework of intrnational development cooperation. Our core businesss is providing consulting services as well as managing projects financed through bilateral and multilateral funds. Since 1982, GFA has been active in more than 130 countries. Over the years the company has continuously expanded the scope of its work which currently includes ten strategic business areas. In teh area of financial systems development we focus on consultancy services related to banking, small business lending, agricultural & rural finance and financing of renewable energy/energy efficiency projects.
ABOUT THE JOB:
For our head office in Hamburg/Germany we are currently looking for an open-minded and versatile Consultant (m/f) to join our FSD department , who will contribute towards achieving the company's objectives.
The Consultant will be responsible for project managmeent, aquisition and strategic business development in the area of financial systems development with a particular focus on the field of small business lending and agrifinance.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Leading the aquisition process of new projects , including elaboration and coordination of technical and financial proposals;
- Establishing and maintaining regular professional contacts and networking with clients, partners and experts;
- Fully responsible management of projects and studies (backstopping);
- Technical short term consultancy missions, including feasibility and project preparatory studies;
- Writing of reports, concepts and presentations.
Qualifications:
- University degree (Master);
- 3 years of relevant experience related to small business and agrifinance, banking, private sector and rural development in the context of development cooperation;
- Full proficiency in written and spoken English and German;
- Familiarity with the German (GIZ, KfW) and European (EBRD, EIB, EU) development sector;
- Willingness to frequent travel abroad.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your updated CV and cover letter via email to leber@gfa-group.de