Access to Finance Intern at ACDI/VOCA

Access to Finance Intern at ACDI/VOCA

Internship

Zanzibar

ACDI/VOCA

ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C. ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development, and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and a vibrant civil society.

Overview:

The Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija Project is an integral component of the U.S. Government’s (USG) Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), designed to advance global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The objective of this horticulture initiative is to systematically enhance economic prospects within horticulture market systems, with a particular focus on the youth demographic. This goal will be realized by: (a) fortifying horticulture market systems to amplify enterprise and employment opportunities; (b) broadening access to commercially provided climate-smart and productivity-enhancing agricultural technologies; and (c) enhancing the conducive environment for market systems. The Zone of Influence (ZOI) encompasses the regions of Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, Njombe, and Zanzibar. Additionally, key market sheds outside the ZOI, such as Dar es Salaam, Songwe, and Arusha, are included, given their significant transport and market facilities.

Target beneficiaries include direct recipients of USG assistance, indirect beneficiaries who emulate the directly assisted, and businesses leveraging opportunities fostered by USG investments. Interventions will emphasize inclusivity and expanded opportunities for youth involvement. Stakeholders may involve private sector entities (producers, input suppliers, service providers, processors, traders/resellers, buyers, and financial institutions), public sector actors (GOT national and local governments, including GOT extension workers), and civil society (including TAHA and other producer and buyer associations).

In pursuit of its mission, ACDI/VOCA is seeking interns for various positions to support its interventions, stationed in different regions of activity operations, namely Mbeya, Iringa, Njombe, Morogoro, and Zanzibar.

Access to Finance (1 post in Zanzibar):

The Access to Finance Intern will report directly to the Finance Specialist under the close supervision of IR 1 Lead, with the following roles:

• Support and train microfinance institutions, including cooperatives, to improve access to financial services for microenterprises.
• Organize trainings for SACCOs and other microfinance institutions in the ZOI.
• Collaborate with the Finance Specialist in developing training manuals for value chain actors.
• Provide solutions to horticulture stakeholders to enhance financial efficiency.
• Undertake all other duties and projects as assigned.

How to Apply:

If interested, submit a resume to: avtanzania@joinav.org by January 5, 2024. Please include the position title and location in the subject line. Attach the resume and related application documents as a single attachment, listing long-term employment history and any relevant short-term assignments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to inquiries via phone. Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer, and women, minorities, and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.