The role holder will be responsible for supporting all Aceli program activities in Zambia. The role holder must be experienced in banking and financial services, project management and stakeholder engagement. Additional experience in donor reporting in the fields of agricultural development and/or financial inclusion is an added advantage. The role will report to the Country Director for Zambia and coordinate extensively with Aceli team members in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United States. The position will be contracted as a full-time consultancy by GDI, Inc., a nonprofit organization registered in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Support outreach to and relationship management with current and prospective lending partners for Aceli’s financial incentives programme and lender capacity building;
- Recruit, screen, register, and manage participation of agricultural SMEs in Aceli’s technical assistance programme;
- Coordinate with Aceli learning partners to set up and implement impact studies, including site visits and surveys, with SMEs and their affiliated farmers and employees;
- Support stakeholder engagement and project management related to innovation and policy
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of programme activities to Aceli’s donors;
- Provide key inputs and coordinate with GDI finance & operations team to meet donors’ financial reporting requirements;
- Take initiative to identify and implement other key priorities in close coordination with the Country Director for Zambia and Aceli colleagues in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and the U.S.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Finance, Economics, International Development, or related field;
- Minimum of 7 years professional experience; 4 of which should be in banking;
- Demonstrated experience managing strategic relationships with financial institutions, agricultural development organizations, and international donors;
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to effectively present information, both in written and verbal format;
- Go-getter who takes initiative and is able to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-country team in a rapidly evolving environment;
- Professional with a demonstrated record of the highest integrity and ethical conduct;
- Passion for applying financial and business acumen to have a positive impact on farmer livelihoods, food security, opportunities for women and youth, and climate resilience in Zambia;
Global Development Incubator is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted with the subject line “Senior Associate, Zambia, Aceli Africa” and include as attachments a CV along with a cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the position, e-mail address, and telephone contacts. Applications that do not include a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.
The application deadline is 5pm Central Africa time Friday, July 16th, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
