Job Description

3. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Agricultural Economics and/or Financial Inclusion.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in agriculture/finance or project management in banking/agriculture sector required
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Experience with agri SMEs and keen understanding of financial inclusion as a catalyst for economic growth and job creation
• Knowledge of current trends and innovations in agri-finance for value chains, agri SMEs and smallholder farmers
• Proven experience in project management
• Proven experience in strategic planning and risk management
• Proven experience in people management
• Excellent presentation and listening skills with ability to communicate learnings effectively to internal and external stakeholders

• Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)

• Ability to self-organize and think both structurally and innovatively

• Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills

• Hardworking with strong analytical skills and a can-do spirit

4. KEY RESULT AREAS

Project Management

• Develop strategies to boost lending to SMEs in agriculture and adjacent sectors for job creation especially for the youth and women
• Create and execute work plans and revise as appropriate to meet evolving project needs and requirements
• Ensure quality assurance and high-performance standards in project execution
• Provide technical expertise and best practices to address systemic and market challenges faced by SMEs
• Communicate project progress and distill learnings to stakeholders via periodic reports, research and other required documentation
• Manage day-to-day project operations and scope including budgeting, work plan activities and field visits
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
• Enforce strict risk management to minimize Bank’s exposure and project risks
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately

Project Accounting

• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manage project budgeting and accounting
• Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables
• Follow-up with clients as and when necessary regarding unpaid invoices
• Perform other duties as assigned

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• All vendors
• All contractors
• All employees

Good working relationship with all employees, contractors and vendors is extremely important

6. information security responsibilities

• Abide by the bank’s ISMS (Information Security Management Systems) policies and procedures
• Safeguard the bank’s information assets in accordance with its ISMS policies and procedures