Consultancy – Develop Agricultural Financing Framework for Liberia

About the role

CERATH Development Organization (CDO) is seeking an experienced consultant or consultancy firm to design a national agricultural financing framework for Liberia, focusing on the rural sector. The assignment supports the Cassava Transformation Project (CASTRAP), part of the EU‑funded West Africa Competitiveness Programme.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse the current state of agricultural financing and identify key financial sector actors in Liberia.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of rural financing, highlighting constraints and risks for lenders and borrowers.
• Review successful agricultural financing models across Africa and propose a context‑appropriate, inclusive model for Liberia.
• Define policy‑level actions and interventions needed to promote equitable and just financing for farmers, agribusinesses, and smallholder households.

Required profile

• Proven expertise in agricultural finance, rural development, or related fields.
• Experience working with financial institutions, policymakers, and agricultural value chains in Africa.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a national financing strategy with regional impact.
• Collaboration with a multi‑organization consortium under the EU‑funded programme.