Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
• The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management of the inclusive finance component of the Tanzania Kilimo Tija Activity (KTA) and to support the Business Development Manager (BDM) and the Grants Manager (GM) in the implementation of KTA's Grants under Contract (GuC) component.

Description of Duties
• Develop, implement, and document strategies and activities that improve access to financial products particularly for youth and women in horticulture industry.
• Identify and create linkages between horticulture farmers and relevant financial institutions and products including MFIs and other business development services.
• Oversee the implementation of CRS' savings group model (SILC).
• Work closely with financial institutions to develop products that target horticulture SH Farmers particularly youth and women.
• In collaboration with the MEAL and using digital applications and platforms to develop and disseminate financial inclusion Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, access and disseminate Market Information.
• Increase financial literacy of KTA participants through awareness raising, financial literacy and information communication through dissemination of relevant IEC materials.
• Increase awareness of financial products available in the local market including promotion of innovations using USAID KTA Grants Under Contracts (GUC) facility to targeted participants particularly grants which facilitate inclusion of young women and men involved in the horticulture sector.
• In close collaboration with the KTA Business Development Manager, facilitate access to GUC facility by developing financially viable projects and business plans for entrepreneurial young women and men in the horticulture sector.
• Work closely with the KTA's Grants Manager to design and set performance targets for beneficiaries of GUC facility, ensuring that they are closely monitored, and that appropriate, timely interventions are made.
• Disseminate best practices and knowledge to other stakeholders.

Personal skills
• Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings . Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong data collection and research skills and ability to interpret and analyze data
• Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
• Master's Degree in agricultural economics/economics, financial management, community economic development, business administration, rural development, or related subjects with a focus on financial inclusion and market systems development.
• At least 5 years hands on experience in managing projects with saving groups components, financial inclusion.
• Extensive experience supporting diverse partnerships including government agencies, private sector entities, and non-profits in financial management aspects.
• Computer proficient especially use of MS Office applications including spreadsheets, word processors and databases.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and solve problems in a consultative manner.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in
PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address TZ_HR@crs.org  not later than 1st July 2022.

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