Afghanistan: Agricultural lending expert

Organization: Altai Consulting
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 05 Feb 2015

Over the past 10 years, Altai Consulting has conducted large research, consulting and M&E assignments in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia for major donors and private ventures.

Altai Consulting favors a down to earth approach where consultants spend significant time on the ground with our clients to best understand complex local socio-economic dynamics.

For more information, please visit our website: www.altaiconsulting.com

Job description

Based in Afghanistan, or working remotely, the expert will:

  • Design crop-specific and value chain specific finance products and credit risk management and loan structuring tools;
  • Design Pilot testing plan of products designed;
  • Design training of field staff using the financial products;
  • Produce analytical reports and presentations, including strategy recommendations and policy documents;
  • Produce reporting documents.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in English (knowledge of local languages is a plus)
  • Experience conducting market research, and financial product design;
  • Experience of micro-finance in the context of agricultural development of a fragile state
  • University Degree: Master’s Degree / MBA (business, social & political sciences)
  • A minimum of 8 years of professional experience;
  • Very analytical;
  • Mature and independent personality;
  • Good knowledge of basic software.

Salary Competitive

Starting date/Duration mid-february 2015, contract duration based on project timeline


How to apply:

Send application to Fabien Dany, fdany@altaiconsulting.com