ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
LFS is a German consulting and management firm specialized in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) finance projects in developing and transition countries. LFS’ main clients and partners are international financial institutions and development agencies including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), KfW Development Bank, and the World Bank.
In addition to the provision of advisory services to banks and non-banks in the MSME finance field, LFS is the founder and lead investor in Access Microfinance Holding AG in Berlin, Germany, which operates a growing network of currently ten microfinance banks, all of which are managed by LFS.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The LFS Advisory Services Division is currently compiling a team for an upcoming series of feasibility studies and market assessments that will be located in several French-speaking countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective will be to determine the business case for an agricultural financing vehicle in each country.
To support our team, we are looking for a Regional or Local Agricultural Finance Expert, who is capable of supporting a feasibility study/market assessment. The countries of implementation will be Burkina Faso, Mali, and/or Madagascar.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- At least 5 years of regional work experience in East or West Africa in the MSME banking and finance;
- Experience with agricultural SMEs and the agricultural sector in general;
- Experience in the countries of implementation (Burkina Faso, Mali, and/or Madagascar) or surrounding region;
- Intermediate to advanced level French.
- Existing relationships with stakeholders in relevant institutions (e.g., ministries of agriculture, central bank, etc. in the countries of implementation);
- Understanding of the credit needs of smallholder farmers and agricultural SMEs;
- Experience working with international donor organizations.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates who meet our minimum requirements should:
- Submit an updated CV of no more than 3 pages;
- Indicate availability (short term / long term) and earliest starting date;
- Define fee expectations (per month / per day), excluding ancillary expenses (per diems, transport, housing).
