Chemonics International, a U.S.-based international development consulting firm, is seeking personnel for an anticipated five-year, USAID/Ghana-funded agricultural finance project designed to increase food security and improve livelihoods through assisting in the growth and financial stability of small and medium agricultural enterprises.

An important component of this project is a Financial Sector Support (FSS) Unit, which will help to build the capacity of financial institutions to engage in agricultural lending and provide incentives for such investments. Chemonics seeks an Agri-Finance Unit Manager to provide technical oversight and manage the FSS Unit.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree plus twelve years experience in banking, lending, and investment; OR an advanced degree in business administration, international finance, international development, agricultural economics or related field plus eight years experience
•  Experience in agriculture and working with SMEs preferred
•  Experience in Africa preferred; experience in Ghana highly preferred
•  Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
•  Prior experience with USAID projects preferred
•  Management experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please e-mail cover letter and CV (as attachments) to:

Ghana.ag.recruit@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 January 2013

•  Please specify the position being applied for in the subject line.
•  Only short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications listed above will be contacted.
•  Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.