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Key Responsibilities:
Position: Technical Specialist for Financial Services
Location: National Office, Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: 1113$-1500$
I. POSITION DESCRIPTION:
CAST-Cambodia is a five-year project with the total budget of over US$17 million funded by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food for Progress. CAST-Cambodia aims to promote the commercialization and trade of aquaculture in Cambodia by improving aquaculture productivity and expanding trade for domestic and international markets. This aim will be achieved through increasing productivity of aquaculture operations, improving quality and accessibility of inputs (seed and feed), better market linkages, and enabling supporting environment (services, policy, financing). The project is implemented by the ASA/WISHH in partnership with WVI, KSU, Auburn University, RUA/CE SAIN, Agri-Master Co., Ltd, MAFF’s Fisheries Administration and other national and international partners targeting six provinces of Cambodia including Kandal, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Battambang, and Pursat.
The Technical Specialist for Financial Services will follow up on the implementation of Activity 10: Financial Services: Provide information about finance and its services, technical assistance loans and grants; as well as provide support for Matching Grants Access under Activity #6.
This position will be responsible for the implementation of financial component of the CAST project (Activity 10), including the follow up of partnerships with finance institutions, development of local insurance services together with FORTE insurance and Syngenta; and provide technical Assistance to beneficiaries who want to access finance and matching grants offered by CAST.
II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources to disburse loans through MFIs.
- Follow up on the TAF to offer revolving TA (Technical Assistance) loans.
- Coordinate with financial partner institutions to promote financial services and good accessible conditions for aquaculture sector participants together with establishing of TWG for financial services for aquaculture.
- Support local insurance providers to develop fish farmer insurance product.
- Support to project beneficiaries who will access loans and the Matching Grants scheme.
III. REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or development studies
- At least 3 years programme management experience in the financial management from financial sectors, NGOs, or any relevant private sectors
- Experience in representation to government, donor & UN agencies
- Experience with financial institution is advantage and preferred
- Certification/ training in risk assessment, finance management, International Business or International trade
HOW TO APPLY
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Please click on this Application Form for WV Application Form. If you have any challenges accessing the link above, please call or telegram to 086 623 723.
World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.
Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned. You could learn more about our achievements visit our website or our Facebook page World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We are looking for a qualified and competent candidate whose background aligns with our core vision and mission. The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal record and other related documents.
Closing Date 15 August 2023
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants OnlyPlease mention "www.Cambodiajobs.Biz" where you saw the ad when you apply!
