Team Leader AgriFI Challenge Fund

JOB PURPOSE:Self Help Africa are looking for a dynamic, proactive and results-oriented Challenge Fund Team Leader to be the strategic head of the AgriFI-Value Chain Implementation Team. The TL will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the remaining two years of this 5.5-year, European Union-funded programme through providing strategic leadership, technical oversight and direct management of the programme – in particular the EUR 18M challenge fund. A key function of this role will be managing effective partnerships with the Lead Firms/implementing organisations and broadening the impact of the fund to attract additional investment into the AgriFI firms and other agribusinesses.
QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Management, Finance or related field
  
• Depth of knowledge in agriculture finance, banking and investment/project appraisal
  
• 10+ years of experience in the implementation of agri-business development projects
  
• Strong project management abilities with a good understanding of project cycle management
  
• Experience of working with donors in development programmes
  
• Direct experience or a thorough understanding of Challenge Fund programmes
  
• An in-depth understanding of value chain development
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
  
• Stakeholder management experience with development partners and government departments
  
• Ability to apply functional marketing, business planning, enterprise finance or related areas
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Team Leader’s key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic, technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the Challenge Fund
  
• Overseeing financial analysis, business plan generation and revision, market analysis, building market and distribution channels
  
• Leading and managing the relationship with AgriFI’s co-implementer
  
• Ensuring effective integration of core technical areas
  
• Representing SHA at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events
  
• Leading activities to build capacities of SMEs/lead firms
  
• Raising additional capital for the Challenge Fund
  
• Leading the team in marketing to build AgriFI’s brand and presence
  
• Leading in preparation of proposals and budgets to potential partners and funders
  
• Consolidating key learnings and apply these to the programme and future SHA work
  
• Ensuring the programme is implemented and delivered effectively and efficiently
  
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the fund technically and financially.