Key Expert 1 - Finance Expert

About the role

The project aims to establish a sustainable dairy cattle breeding centre in Nigeria. The Finance Expert will design financially viable investment and partnership models, ensuring long‑term sustainability of the breeding programme.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the dairy genetics market and demand for improved breeding services.
• Design a phased model for breeding stock, semen, artificial insemination and embryo services.
• Develop governance, ownership and financing structures suitable for the project.
• Identify and engage technical partners, investors, processors and research institutions.
• Prepare an implementation roadmap covering investment, risk management and partnership strategies.

Required profile

• MSc in finance, agricultural economics, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in livestock or agricultural sector investments.
• At least 6 years in three of the following: PPP investment structuring, blended‑finance design, financial modelling for agricultural infrastructure, guarantee and risk‑sharing facility design, or engagement with development finance institutions and impact investors.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Sub‑Saharan Africa or comparable regions.
• C2‑level proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Financial modelling for agricultural projects.
• PPP structuring.
• Blended finance design.
• Risk‑sharing facility design.