Senior Project Manager Job in Kenya

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.

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