Head of Rural and Agricultural Finance

Department:

People & Change Tanzania

Closing date:

27-Apr-15

Location:

Dar es Salaam

Reference Number:

130-PEO00440

The Company

Our client FSD Tanzania aims to further develop the country’s fi nancial system to provide greater access to fi nancial services to more Tanzanian men, women, and enterprises. Incorporated
in July 2004, FSD Tanzania’s mission is to generate sustainable improvements in the livelihoods of poor households through reduced vulnerability to shocks as well as increased incomes and employment. FSD Tanzania’s vision is to achieve improved capacity and sustainability of the fi nancial sector in Tanzania by meeting the needs of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and individuals.
FSD Tanzania is keen to continue facilitating rural and agricultural finance, including investments in the informal sector. Augmenting these investments with mobile platforms appears to have a significant potential impact in Tanzania.They therefore wish to employ Head of Rural and Agricultural Finance. The Head of Rural and Agricultural Finance will report to the
Operations Director.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Head of Rural and Agricultural Finance will be accountable and responsible for, among others to:
• Driving regulatory policy analysis by advising FSDs partners on rural and agricultural fi nance;
• Managing and developing FSDT’s rural and agricultural finance portfolio of projects and investments;
• Lead evaluations of potential investments in rural and agricultural fi nance, including those in the
informal sector and increasingly incorporating mobile technology and electronic payments;
• Serving as a thought leader in rural and agricultural finance within Tanzania by bringing information about innovations, best practice, and successes/failures from other markets to FSD Tanzania colleagues, regulators,and the broader market;
• Provide specialist advice on rural and agricultural finance to banks, other fi nancial institutions and
informal fi nancial sector groups, mobile network operators (MNOs), third party support service
providers, and other relevant entities to help them advance their efforts in fi nancial inclusion;
• Engage on matters relating to : Rural and Agricultural Finance Portfolio; Technical Assistance;and Strategic and Business Planning
• Collaborate with other theme heads: SME finance,Digital Finance, Insurance, and other fi nancial inclusion products/portfolios; .
• Manage and building the expertise of other members of the rural and agricultural team;
• Serve on FSDT’s Senior Management Team (SMT),which holds decision-making authority;

Requirements

Bachelors/Master degree in Agricultural economics,business law, telecommunication, finance,
accounting, business, but others will be considered;
• At least 10 years’ experience working in agricultural finance and/or rural fi nance;
• Exposure in telecoms/ mobile money, electronic payments, private financial institutions, consulting firms, or a combination of these is an added advantage;
• Knowledge of related regulations, as well as the ability and confidence to engage at the highest levels within the Bank of Tanzania, Ministry of Agriculture, fi nancial
ministries, and other government agencies;
• Exposure to a range of rural and agricultural finance strategies from around the world;.
• Experience preparing and managing grant agreements,subcontracts, and investments is desirable;
•Experience effectively managing budgets; Experience working in Africa or other developing country contexts is required;
• Operations experience within agricultural or rural finance is benefi cial, but not essential;
• English and the ability to be an excellent team player is a must;
• Flexibility and willingness to work with tight deadlines is a requirement of this role;

A competitive package will be offered depending on the experience and qualifi cations of the successful applicant.
This role will be a three year contract, subject to performance. The contract may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Additional Information

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please apply online via our
recruitment channel http://www.pwc.com/tz/en/executive-search/index.jhtml by Thursday 27th April 2015.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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