Sector Specialist - Fisheries and Aquaculture

Responsible for driving the Bank's strategy and growth within the fisheries and aquaculture sub-sector. Key responsibilities include contributing to sub-sector policy development, identifying business opportunities, and providing technical support to Bank structures to enhance growth and development. The specialist will oversee the appraisal and processing of fisheries and aquaculture-related facilities, manage portfolio growth, reduce NPLs, and mobilize deposits.

• Holder of a Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food sciences, Technology, agriculture finance or related field. 

• A master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage.

• Any other professional qualification in technical analysis, Research, project management is an added advantage.

• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in the Food & Agriculture, five (5) of which must be in technical level of the sector and three (3) in management level within the sector.

• Experience in delivering high quality economic and technical analysis, research advice on specific F&A sector in support of the Bank’s business growth and development.

• Awareness of sub sector industry trends, technology, and developments and ability to convert the same into business opportunities for the Bank.