Job Description
Job Purpose
The position is responsible for investment portfolio management and coordination of the
access to finance activities at the regional level.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Implement loan and grant disbursement policies, procedures, and guidelines in
compliance with the Agribiz Financing operational manual, for their respective
regions.
2. Manage and monitor loan and grant portfolio at the regional level for timely
disbursement, repayment, and risk mitigation.
3. Analyze and evaluate the creditworthiness of loan applications (Result-based
financing and Matching Grant) to make informed investment decisions.
4. Conduct due diligence on potential borrowers and grantees to verify eligibility and
suitability in compliance with the Agribiz Financing operational manual.
5. Provide technical assistance and support to borrowers and grantees for successful
project implementation.
6. Prepare investment documentation including financial models, business plans,
market analysis Investment teasers, Investment Memo and Pitch Decks for the
enterprises seeking investment.
7. Develop a pipeline of potential investors/ investing companies at a regional level.
8. Develop and submit a regional pipeline of investment-ready businesses to the Access
to finance manager through identifying promising opportunities, and networking with
potential investors.
9. Organize investor events such as pitch competitions, demo days, and investment
conferences at the regional level.
10. Coordinate investment engagements through scheduling meetings, responding to
inquiries, and providing updates on potential investee companies.
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related degree; and
• Professional Certification in Accounting or Financial Analysis certification such as CPA,
ACCA, CISA, ICM, GARP or CFA.
Experience
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience and knowledge in entrepreneurship
capacity building, with at least 2 years of experience administering financing
programmes.
• Knowledge of agricultural finance and value chain development and understanding.
• Significant local knowledge and networks.
• Ability to deliver with minimal supervision.
• Experience in structuring financial products in the agricultural sector will be an added
advantage
Functional Skills
§ Mentorship and coaching skills
§ Communication skills
§ Negotiation skills
§ Strategic and analytical skills
Behavioral Skills
§ Professionalism and integrity
§ Interpersonal skills
§ Innovation and creativity
§ Adaptability
§ Team player