Career Position for Junior Access to Finance Advisor
Job Opportunity: Junior Access to Finance Advisor
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Project: Value Chains for Agriculture, Climate and Employment (VACE)
Position: Junior Access to Finance Advisor
Vacancy Number: 063
Job Number: JP-202609-6669
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria (Initial location; high likelihood of relocation to Abeokuta)
Salary Band: GIZ Salary Band 3
Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
About the Project
The Value Chains for Agriculture, Climate and Employment (VACE) project is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The initiative aims to promote sustainable rural economic development by supporting agricultural clusters in selected transition states across Nigeria.
Through this project, GIZ works to:
Increase agricultural production and boost rural incomes.
Create sustainable employment opportunities.
Strengthen food security and build community resilience against external shocks.
Position Summary
The Junior Access to Finance Advisor will contribute to expanding investment and financial opportunities for smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and MSMEs within targeted agricultural value chains.
This role involves mapping financial barriers, forming key strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders, facilitating investment matchmaking, and leading initiatives such as the establishment of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs).
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Financial Intermediation
Identify and resolve financing bottlenecks faced by key actors across targeted value chains.
Assess the financial needs of project beneficiaries and connect them with suitable funding mechanisms.
Support financial institutions in designing, adapting, or scaling tailored financial products and instruments for the agricultural sector.
Assist MSMEs in developing bankable, investable financing and investment proposals.
Stakeholder Engagement & Matchmaking
Organize targeted roundtables and stakeholder discussions on expanding agricultural credit and investment.
Establish strategic partnerships with financial institutions, investors, government agencies, and development programs to enhance capital flows to Agri-MSMEs and smallholders.
Facilitate investor engagement, carry out initial due diligence, and support deal rooms and matchmaking events connecting investors with potential investees.
Community & Field-Level Support
Support the setup, capacity building, and strengthening of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) across project states.
Reporting, Planning & Knowledge Management
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and communication materials regarding access to finance and investment activities.
Participate in cross-learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the agriculture cluster and broader GIZ programs.
Contribute to work planning, budgeting, reporting, and operational management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Investment, Finance, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
Experience
Up to 3 years of professional experience in the financial sector, impact investing, or supporting MSMEs and smallholder farmers to access credit/equity.
Practical familiarity with investment facilitation, deal rooms, and matchmaking processes.
Proven background in assisting MSMEs with fundraising (debt financing and equity investment).
Demonstrated capacity to analyze business financials and map appropriate funding sources.
Technical & Sector Knowledge
Strong understanding of the Nigerian MSME sector, innovative finance, impact investing, Private Equity (PE), Venture Capital (VC), and relevant government/MDA frameworks.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Outstanding interpersonal, networking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong dedication to gender equality, social inclusion, and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
Proficiency in one or more Nigerian languages is considered a strong advantage.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through the official GIZ jobs portal before the deadline.
Closing Date: October 2, 2026
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
