Senior Project Manager
Key Responsibilities.
- Identification,
selection and acquisition of new projects and partner organizations
(agri-SMEs, cooperatives or rural microfinance institutions) where Rabo
Foundation can make a difference based on knowledge, networks, experience
and (financial) products.
- Conduct
customer due diligence (CDD) and write project proposals including
profound financial and impact analysis for Rabo Foundation’s Impact
Committee in the Netherlands.
- Identifying
and organizing additional technical assistance for example share
knowledge, either direct or indirectly, so that the organizations can
increase their impact on smallholder farmers.
- Monitor
the current portfolio, including maintaining the Management Information
System for control and monitoring, and onsite due diligence visits.
- Provide
full reporting of partners on financials, monitoring surveys, client
profiles and written explanations on trends and achievements of objectives.
- Develop
a high performing impact finance team by coaching, training and supporting
the 4 Project Managers in Kenya.
You and your talent;
As a Senior Project
Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation you show persuasiveness, customer empathy,
and leadership. In addition, it’s important that you recognise yourself in the
list below:
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field (e.g., agricultural finance or economics).
- At
least 5-10 years of experience in the impact investment and/or banking
sector with focus on food & agribusinesses, producer organizations,
SMEs and/or rural microfinance institutions.
- Degree
qualification in finance, business administration, management, or
economics from a recognized university.
- Experience
in writing project proposals and business cases.
- Experience
in coordinating, supporting and coaching of a team.
- Knowledge
of financial instruments such as trade finance, working capital and
investment loans.
- You
encourage collaboration and you are adaptive to changing situations.
- Clearly
demonstrate and take ownership.
- Strong
interest and affinity with Rabo Foundation’s mission.
- You
have a Kenyan work permit.
How to Apply