Access to Finance Analyst – Rural Finance Inclusion

About the role

Heifer International is seeking an Access to Finance Analyst to support the USDA Ethiopia Partnership for Productivity (P4P) Project. The analyst will work across multiple regions of Ethiopia, ensuring smallholder farmers, cooperatives, youth and women gain affordable, market‑responsive financial services that boost productivity and income.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial needs assessments and analyze gaps in financial services for target beneficiaries.
• Design and implement financial literacy and inclusion initiatives, including training and cooperative strengthening.
• Support business planning, savings mobilization and the development of tailored financial products.
• Collaborate with banks, micro‑finance institutions, insurance providers, government agencies and development partners to strengthen sustainable financial ecosystems.
• Monitor and document financial inclusion outcomes, contribute to donor reporting and share lessons learned.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree in finance, economics, agricultural development or a related field.
• Experience working on financial inclusion or rural finance projects, preferably in Ethiopia or similar contexts.
• Strong analytical abilities and experience conducting financial assessments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Data collection and needs‑assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of cooperative structures and micro‑finance products.