TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Access to Finance Specialist shall be responsible for tasks that are directly related to increasing access to finance for participating agriculture technology entrepreneurs (agtech) and agribusinesses anticipated in the proposed program. In coordination with the Program Director, S/he will identify suitable financial institutions to work with and will coordinate the implementation of this component of the project. The Access to Finance Coordinator will conduct financial needs assessments for participating entrepreneurs and agribusinesses, provide content for financial training, and work with potential private sector finance partners to increase finance opportunities for participants and their agribusinesses It should be understood that the tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities, but the candidate is expected to perform any tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate access to finance for agriculture technology entrepreneurs and agribusinesses through linkages with appropriate financial service providers to design and provide suitable financial services and products.
- Conduct financial needs assessment for participating agtech entrepreneurs and agribusinesses.
- Serve as the principal liaison between financial institutions, including banks, microfinance institutions, impact investors, and other financial service providers.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with key partners and other potential private sector finance players with interest in working with agtech entrepreneurs and agribusinesses.
- Work with TechnoServe’s Access to Finance practice group to ensure best practices in the project is utilized.
- Pursue seed funding opportunities for the start-ups; interface with funders, venture capitalists, institutions for partnership and sponsorship.
- Monitor the contracts and agreement relating to financial services and products.
- Oversee the literacy training content development and execution.
- Strict adherence to timeframe of assignments in project life-scope.
| Minimum: S.S.C.E. Experience: 5-7 year(s) |
Location: Lagos Job Type: Permanent |
Salary: Expires: 22-03-2019 |
General Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences, Economics, Finance or any related fields. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- 5-7 years’ experience relating to either banking, financial management or international development. 3-5 years in a similar role will be an added advantage.
- Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports.
- Excellent communication, analytical and strategy skill.
- Confident with project management and reporting.
- Experience with relevant software packages, including Microsoft Excel;
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Self-starter, energetic, and friendly.
- Comfortable with new ways of thinking and working.
- Engages people and empowers them to deliver on promises.
- Maintains integrity and personal reputation.
- Ability to analyze complex issues and propose solutions.
- Reviews information quickly and does not hesitate to try out solutions.
- Passionate about knowledge learning and sharing.
