Senior Project Officer Agriculture (OIKOCREDIT)
About the job
About the job
Oikocredit’s Regional Hub Office in Kenya is looking for a Senior Project Officer (40 hours). The Senior Project Officer is part of the specialized finance & community building team (Oikocredit International) and based in the Nairobi, Kenya Office. This role reports to the Agriculture Specialist.
The Senior Project Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialized in the agriculture sector, the Senior Project Officer will be conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors, and its products & services.
Main responsibilities
As a Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for:
• Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit.
• Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria.
• Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable).
• Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analyzing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval.
• Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses.
• Monitoring and implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations.
• Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.
Qualifications
It is essential that you have:
• A minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in financing agricultural businesses
• Advanced knowledge of inclusive agriculture/ agri-business
• Strong analytical skills
• Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
• Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
Additional Remarks
• This role is a project-based role.
• This role is a 1-year contract role with possible extension to 3 years.
• Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.
Competencies
Initiative, Cooperation, Problem analysis and assessment, Result orientation, Market orientation; Convincing ability; Building and maintaining networks and relations.
Benefits
- You will be working in an inclusive, international and diverse environment.
- You will benefit from a flexible work environment with a good work-life balance where you can work from home 50% of the time.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English, including your CV and a letter of motivation.
Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.