AMARTA II

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: AGRICULTURE CREDIT/FINANCE SPECIALIST – JAKARTA AMARTA II is a USAID funded program that aims to improve the competitiveness of the value chains of three high-value commodities: Coffee, Cocoa and Horticultural crops and to increase the access to credit of small holder farmers in these three sectors. The project will work extensively with local government, farmers groups, marketing companies, processors, input suppliers and other stakeholders to upgrade the target value chains and especially the proportion of income retained by farmers. Project and offices are in Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and Jakarta. We are currently seeking professionals for the Agriculture Credit/Finance Specialist position. Agriculture Credit/Finance Specialist:S/he will responsible toassist the Chief of Party in implementing the agriculture credit component. Provide analysis of various agricultural and agribusiness business models to identify financing opportunities, their risk profile, and key drivers, and prepare professional presentations of this analysis. Liaise with operational staff of partner banks in Indonesia on the joint implementation of pilot project and new loan products. Provide technical assistance to the selected beneficiaries, especially to those banks participating in the USAID/DCA loan guarantee programs. Requirements:B.A/B.S in Agricultural Economics or Finance or Banking with 7 years experiences of working in agricultural finance/credit/microfinance or SME credit programs.Demonstrated work experience in implementing agricultural credit programs in South East Asia and/or Indonesia; training bank staff and stake holders in preparing loan applications and business plans; thorough knowledge of working of agriculture credit programs in Indonesia experience of working with Coops and group credit is preferred. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English. CVs should indicate the approximate level of language. Information management skills (Word processing and spreadsheet application skills); and demonstrated interpersonal and team work skills (5 points). Duration of assignment is 4 years. Interested candidates are requested to provide a Cover Letter and CV by e-mail to recruitment@amarta-2.orgwith Agriculture Credit/Finance Specialistin the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Last date for receipt of applications is 12th August 2012.