Job Description

• The programme is currently seeking applicants for a full-time position for Bi-Lingual Business & Financial Specialist.

• The position is based in Cote d’Ivoire (Abidjan).

Position Summary

• HortiFresh is currently seeking candidates for a full-time position of Business advisor/Financial specialist for Ivory Coast with good knowledge of the West Africa fruit sector.
• The advisor is responsible for providing hands-on approach to fruit companies; assisting in developing business plans and proposals for funds.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the key responsibilities of the Business Advisor and Financial Specialist include:

• Organization of quarterly Business Platform meetings; which are high-level meetings for private sector representatives, researchers and policy makers.
• Development of new commercial loan products specifically focused at fruit sector in Ivory Coast and possible Burkina Faso, targeting both smallholder farmers and small- and medium sized companies.
• Management of two cluster development funds that target specific fruit hotspots in the Ivory Coast and possible Burkina Faso; develop a multi stakeholder platform and public-private action agenda.
• Support trade missions, trade fairs and other business-to-business activities.
• Pro-actively explore new Business Opportunities in the West Africa fruit sector.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Excellent working knowledge of English and French
• Minimum ten years’ experience working in private sector development, preferably in Ivory Coast’s horticulture sector;
• Minimum of five years’ experience in project management in leadership positions;
• Master’s degree in one of the following: business administration, agricultural economics/extension, business administration, and/or related field;
• Excellent analytical and written skills for developing business case studies and contributing to sector reports;
• Proficiency in the use of computer Microsoft office applications;
• Business minded within a development contact focused on commercialisation of the fruit sector (inclusive business)

Location: Cote d’Ivoire (Abidjan)

How To Apply For The Job

Application Guidelines: Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their applications in English in the form of a one-page letter and current CV outlining experience, qualifications and three reference contacts by email to SNV HR at

jobsghana@snv.org

Closing Date: 08 March, 2018

• Only those applicants whose work experience and education meet the mandatory requisites below will be considered for the position.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.