Chemonics International seeks qualified candidates for an anticipated for an anticipated three month consultancy to assist with the development of a Staple Crop Processing Zone (SCPZ) – a delimited area of high agricultural production where the provision of dedicated infrastructure facilities, inducements and benefits will be given a high priority to attract local and global investments into enhancing the production, storage, preservation, processing, distribution and marketing of local agricultural produce to boost Agro-industrialization in Nigeria
Position: Finance Expert
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recommend appropriate access to financial services for the key stakeholders namely farmers, investors and managers of infrastructure in the SCPZ (assessment will include modalities for accessing credit, insurance, payment systems, financial incentives, etc that are available within and outside the country).
- Provide Financial Feasibility Assessment for the management of the infrastructure in the core processing zone under different scenarios (Private management. Public Management and PPP management arrangements).
- Provide Cost tables (guided by the inputs of the infrastructure engineers and an economic cash flow analysis for the management of the infrastructure in the core processing zone under different scenarios (Private management, Public Management and PPP management arrangements) over a 20 year period.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree with a Masters degree preferred, 10 years of relevant experience with expertise in the technical area and experience on USAID or other donor-funded projects. English fluency is required. Individuals who meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work are encourage to apply for the above position
TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a CV, and a list of 3 references with contact information. Applicants must be willing to work and travel throughout Nigeria. Applications should be submitted to: recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org by January 22, 2013, please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received
No telephone inquiries.
