Feasibility study for an equity fund initiative for the agriculture sector in Uganda and the Sub-reg
Feasibility study for an equity fund initiative for the agriculture sector in Uganda and the Sub-region
Profiles required
The combined profiles of the consultants team members must cover the expertise, skills and experience required
• to conduct feasibility studies and assessment of the economic environment of the agriculture and agribusiness sector in a developing country,
• to assess the key factors impairing its development and the financial -and other- services required for unlocking business development.
• to identify the critical factors to develop an initiative to address the issues previously described.
• to identify possible partners to contribute to the success of this initiative and asses their ability to bring their resources, knowledge, and expertise in the critically needed areas.
Key Expert 1: Team Leader -indicative duration 38 days
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or equivalent, with specialization/expertise in financial engineering, financial services management, investment bank management, or equity management or any related disciplines on financial instruments for business developments and risk investment
• At least 15 years of relevant experience including feasibility study, market surveys, investment finance, programme design and management, including assignments in East Africa and/or similar contexts.
• Proven experience as team leader in short term assignments, including feasibility studies - open minded with ability to facilitate and coordinate team work and accommodate and take into account the views and opinions expressed by a variety of stakeholders, with rigor and objectivity.
• Experience in managing financial support programmes for business development of SMEs (banking products development for SMEs, Equity Fund management for SMEs, Investment funds and venture capital for SMEs development) particularly in a developing country economy,
• Conversant with EDF, and EU Budget lines rules and regulations and possibly with other major donors agency implementations rules (EU member countries development banks and development agencies, EIB, WB, IF AD, African Development bank, etc...)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Fluency in English
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