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BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT EXPERT-VACANCY AT SNV

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT EXPERT

by Emmanuel Urua
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Job Description

Embark on a transformative journey by joining SNV as a Business and Investment Expert for West Africa, where you’ll play a crucial role in shaping strategic business cases, influencing investments, and fostering international collaboration for capacity-building towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

Responsibilities

Scoping and Structuring New Business Cases:

  • Identify and prepare investment proposals through analysis and discussions.
  • Provide strategic support to in-country Business Origination Advisors (BOAs).
  • Ensure compliance with the fund’s assessment framework.
  • Undertake administrative tasks, support due diligence visits, and analyze financial data.

Monitoring Portfolio of Contracted Grants in the Region:

  • Prepare credit reviews and support in-country BOAs in portfolio monitoring.
  • Handle administrative tasks related to compliance, reporting, and drafting proposals.

Analysis and Support:

  • Offer support on repeat transactions for existing clients.
  • Assist team members in various aspects of the portfolio management process.

 Qualifications

  • MSc Degree in (Agri) Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or Engineering.
  • Minimum of 7 years of international development, corporate banking, and project financing experience, with at least 5 years as an investment business expert or in investment banking for the agri-food sector.
  • Proven track record in developing investment proposals exceeding 3 million and strong proficiency in financial modelling.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills for scoping and structuring complex business cases.
  • International experience, especially in emerging markets.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), with basic proficiency in French (at least written).

Additional qualifications:

  • Expertise in climate finance, showcasing the ability to navigate and leverage financial mechanisms for sustainable projects.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with a client-centric approach.
  • Diplomatic and tactful interactions with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficient in risk assessment, including financial modelling, for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
  • Excellent planning, administration, organizing, and prioritizing skills for efficient project management.
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks, with a commitment to escalating issues when needed.
  • Alignment with SNV’s mission and thematic areas.
  • Embrace SNV’s core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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