Avis de recrutement : Recrutement d’un(e) Conseiller(ère) en matière d’accès au financement au Burundi.

 

 

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the strategic directions for the Access to Finance (A2F) component of the project.
  • Support the implementation of the project’s A2F activities.
  • Develop and maintain working relations with providers of financial services (e.g. Banks, MFIs, SACCOs), and their organisations and actors within the development finance sector. Represent SNV at selected events.
  • Maintain relationships with relevant Global Technical Advisors.
  • Ensure the A2F activities contribute to the overall objectives of the project and are aligned with the other components of the project (youth employment, nutrition, Inclusive value chain development gender and social inclusion).
  • Support opportunities for improving access to finance for the actors operating in the different value chains supported by the project.
  • Strengthen the linkages between the providers of financial services and value chain actors seeking financial services.
  • Prepare the workplans and budget for the project’s A2F component and monitor and report on its performance.
  • Providing overall support to the Innovation Fund component of PADANE, in particular:
    o Analysing the technical and financial viability of business plans proposals
    o Supporting and guiding partners in coaching and assessing business plans by SMEs
    o Developing tools to support financial management by SME’s
    o Ensuring that financial solutions promoted by the project are inclusive of women and youth in particular.
  • Support activities to improve the A2F and investment climate in Burundi.
  • Document and share experiences and lessons internally and externally.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant qualification in Finance, Agri economics, Development Economics, or related field.
  • Affinity with all aspects in innovative/impact finance, SME Finance and Microfinance, preferably in rural Africa.
  • Knowledge of savings and credit collaboratives, rotating savings groups, village and loan associations, financial diaries.
  • Strong communication skills including reporting and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken French and English.

Desirable

  • Entrepreneurial, result-oriented and driver for change.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with farmers and entrepreneurs along the agricultural value chain
  • Excellent social and networking skills, ability to engage with governments and the private sector including influencing skills and experience of working effectively in a matrix organisation.
  • Able to support and energise multi-partner project teams.
  • Experience in knowledge management and documentation.
  • Team player and confident to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural setting.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the above profile, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV with a motivation letter in English or French before 28th of April 2023.

Application process