Livelihoods Specialist

Livelihoods Specialist
Opportunity Type: Job
FINCA International
Uganda

About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to over 950,000 clients through 21 subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.

About the Job:
FINCA International is seeking a Livelihoods Specialist. S/he will be responsible to develop intervention strategies, build the business case, and build partnerships that will improve clients's?? productivity and enhance their access to inputs and markets.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Assess the demand and potential for livelihoods programs and technologies in specific countries;Analyze relevant value chains and identify leverage points for intervention;Identify and evaluate the role of prospective partners;Propose strategies that are flexible to evolving markets, that fit with FINCA’s existing programs and business activities;Devise an action plan and financial projections for launch and expansion to maximum achievable scale;Formulate a risk assessment of each intervention, including obstacles to entry, success, and sustainability.

Qualifications:
Masters of Arts in supply chain management, international development, business administration, or related field;Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience working in the livelihood sector, value chain assessment or market linkages;Proven experience researching, formulating, and implementing new initiatives in developing countries or other challenging environments, financial planning experience a plus;Knowledge of the value chain approach, particularly in an African context;Previous experience in Africa preferred;Fluency in English required, fluency in French preferred;Computer skills: Microsoft Office. 

Posted: 27 Aug 2012
Closing Date: 31 Dec 2012

How to Apply:
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