FUND MANAGER: BLENDED FINANCE

About the position

FUND MANAGER: BLENDED FINANCE

CLOSING DATE 15 APRIL 2025

PURPOSE

• To conceptualise, structure, develop and manage/implement innovative funding mechanisms, structures and partnerships with government and private sector external stakeholders to establish new blended finance funds to support profitable growth of the Bank's development and transformation reach.
• To build and maintain effective relationships with fund partners and stakeholders.
• Sourcing of grant and concessionary co-funding development funding lines in order to provide appropriate funding to support financing of development and transformation.
• Implement the funds and manage fund operations.
• Reporting on Fund impact.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Honours Degree or Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Accounting / Agriculture / Financial Management/ Credit or Investment Management/ Engineering
• EXPERIENCE
• 7 years Project Management
• 7 years Post qualification experience which will typically include the following:
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  Business development and management of client and stakeholder relationships preferably in a financial and customer facing environment
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  Partnership development, structuring and knowledge of analysing a set of financial statements and do an assessment of financial/credit risks and operational risks
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  Knowledge of credit principles and practices and relevant legislation
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  Review of legal agreements to support the fund establishment and fund management operations
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  Knowledge of industry and business cycles
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  Knowledge of standard banking compliance requirements
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  Fund management experience
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  Development Finance and PPP (public private partnerships) experience
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  Financing of small, medium sized entities & cooperatives and large sized entities to support development impact projects and/or transformation.
  JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
  New Fund/ Business Development / Strategic Partnerships and Service Provider Management

Desired Skills:

• Project Management

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours