Investment Manager - Agribiz Programme

The position is responsible for administration and management of the access to financecomponent within the Agribiz Programme.

• Post Graduate Degree in Business related areas;

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related degree;

• Professional Certification in Accounting or Financial Analysis certification such as

CPA, ACCA, CFA CISA, ICM or GARP

• Minimum 6 years’ of relevant experience and knowledge in entrepreneurship

capacity building, with at least 4 years’ of experience managing and administeringfinancing programs;

• Knowledge of agricultural finance and value chain development and

understanding

• Commitment, drive and self-motivation, with a passion for ‘this space’ and desire to

help scale the businesses;

• Ability to deliver with minimal supervision;

• Significant local knowledge and networks in the investment ecosystem;

• Experience in structuring financial products in the agricultural sector will be an

added advantage.

The position is responsible for administration and management of the access to financecomponent within the Agribiz Programme.

• Post Graduate Degree in Business related areas;

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related degree;

• Professional Certification in Accounting or Financial Analysis certification such as

CPA, ACCA, CFA CISA, ICM or GARP

• Minimum 6 years’ of relevant experience and knowledge in entrepreneurship

capacity building, with at least 4 years’ of experience managing and administeringfinancing programs;

• Knowledge of agricultural finance and value chain development and

understanding

• Commitment, drive and self-motivation, with a passion for ‘this space’ and desire to

help scale the businesses;

• Ability to deliver with minimal supervision;

• Significant local knowledge and networks in the investment ecosystem;

• Experience in structuring financial products in the agricultural sector will be an

added advantage.

policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with the Agribiz FinancingOperational manual.

2. Manage and monitor the loan and grant portfolio to ensure timely disbursement,

repayment, and risk mitigation.

3. Management the implementation of due diligence on potential borrowers and

grantees to verify eligibility and suitability in compliance with the Agribiz FinancingOperational manual.

4. Oversee implementation of technical assistance support to borrowers and grantees

to ensure successful project implementation, including capacity building andtraining programs through the annual Agribiz technical assistance budget.

5. Coordinate with the finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate and

timely financial reporting and audit requirements for the loan and grant portfolio.

6. Review investment documentation including financial data, business plans and

market analysis for enterprises seeking investment for Board approval.

7. Stress test the financial models to assess the viability and profitability of the proposed

investment.

8. Develop a pipeline of investors who may be interested in investing in the

agribusinesses within the program.

9. Develop and implement annual an investor readiness program for all enterprises

that seek to raise external financing.

10. Develop a pipeline of investment-ready businesses for presentation to potential

investors.

11. Manage investor events such as pitch competitions, demo days, deal rooms and

investment conferences at a national level.

12. Manage and monitor staff performance for the direct reports.