Job Posting: 23\/Jul\/2024
\nClosure Date: 07\/Aug\/2024, 12:59:00 AM
\nOrganizational Unit: FRUGA
\nJob Type: Non-staff opportunities
\nType of Requisition: Consultant
\nGrade Level: N\/A
\nPrimary Location: Uganda-Kampala
\nDuration: 11 Months \u2013 renewable<\/p>\n
Organizational Setting<\/strong><\/u> The project<\/a> \u201cSustainable Wood-based Value Chains in Uganda\u201d \u2013 GCP\/UGA\/072\/EC \u2013 aims to promote sustainable management practices of existing wood resources through wood resource planning, timber yield regulation plans, and certification schemes. It also seeks to enhance processing capacity<\/a> and market development of wood products, strengthening aggregation models and supporting primary and secondary wood processors. In order to address gaps related to investment and access to finance<\/a> for SMEs in the wood-based industry, the project will provide capacity development and advisory services to local financing institutions (banks and non-banks) together with facilitating policy dialogues to improve the enabling environment for investors in the wood-based industry. This position is in FAO Uganda.<\/p>\n Reporting Lines<\/strong><\/u> Technical Focus<\/strong><\/u> Tasks and responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/u> I. Technical Assistance (TA) to support the implementation of an investment readiness programme for wood-based SMEs.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n II. Develop the capacity of bank<\/a> and non-bank financial service providers to develop and deliver appropriate financial products and services to wood-based SMEs.<\/em><\/p>\n III. Provide support to attract investment in the wood sector<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThe FAO Representation in Uganda (FRUGA) is responsible for leading FAO\u2019s response to country priorities for food security<\/a>, agriculture, forestry, and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO\u2019s priority activities in the country. FAOs mandate is to support governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and promote sustainable<\/a> use of natural resources.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Uganda and the direct technical supervision of the Team Leader, Forest<\/a>ry FAO Uganda, and the technical backstopping of the regional Lead Technical Officer, the Forest Finance and Investment Technical Advisor shall work with other Technical Advisors, programme specialists, and analysts in the implementation of the project.<\/p>\n
\nThe role of the finance and investment advisor is to provide advisory support to facilitate unlocking private capital (debt and equity) for wood-based SMEs. \u00a0The role will particularly involve (i) Supporting the implementation of an investment readiness<\/a> programme for wood-based SMEs; (ii) provide technical assistance to bank and non-bank financial institutions to strengthen their capacity to appraise forest business cases, develop and deliver appropriate financial products and services for wood-based SMEs; (iii) Provide support to mobilize and attract investment in the wood sector.<\/p>\n
\nThe Forest Finance<\/a> and Investment Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following:<\/p>\n\n
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