Agricultural Finance Specialist

A company is looking for an Agricultural Finance Specialist for a short-term home-based assignment.

Key Responsibilities

Engage stakeholders and facilitate workshops with agricultural public development banks and financial institutions to promote innovative agri-finance solutions

Design financial instruments and strategies to enhance agri-finance portfolios through insurance and risk finance

Conduct research and provide strategic oversight on agricultural finance, rural financial inclusion, and climate-resilient agriculture

Required Qualifications

An advanced university degree in development, agricultural economics, or a relevant field, or a bachelor's degree with additional qualifying experience

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with public development banks and financial institutions in agri-finance

Expertise in agricultural economics, rural development, and financial inclusion

Experience in designing tools and methodologies for agri-finance portfolios and resilience strategies

Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and capacity-building with government and financial intermediaries