Business Development Officer

The Business Development Officer will be responsible for providing technical support to local companies within value chains with the aim to develop a pipeline of investable businesses cases in the assigned countries with the support and supervision of the Regional Investment Officer. The BDO will report to the Regional Investment Officer.

Key responsibilities:
1.Provide support in scoping and structuring new business cases in the assigned countries in the region.
• Contributes to the identification and preparation of investment proposals, undertaking analysis and discussions with internal staff & clients as appropriate
• Ensuring compliance of business cases with the fund’s assessment framework
• Supporting planning and execution of due diligence visits
• Participates in client visits when requested
• Analyses financial data including ratios, projections, budgets, etc.
• Supports legal contracting process supported by a legal advisor
2.Monitoring a portfolio of contracted grants in the assigned countries.
• Prepares (credit)reviews incl. market and financial analysis
• Provides inputs to the regional Business Investment Officer by responding to requests for information/support
• Undertakes administrative tasks to ensure file completion (compliance and reporting)
• Participates in client monitoring visits when needed
3.Providing analysis and support
• Provide support on repeat transactions for existing clients
• Assists team members in other aspects of the portfolio management process

Background
o Msc in (agri)economics, finance, business administration or engineering;
o Minimum of 4 years working experience as inclusive business investment expert;
o Working experience in an international environment and/or in emerging markets is a plus.

Personal skills
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, including financial modelling skills;
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships
• Displays a strong service and client orientation;
• Strong team player;
• Good networking skills;
• Pro-active work attitude and 'can do', solution-oriented attitude;
• Strong skills in planning, administration, organising and prioritising;
• Risk aware and able to escalate issues when necessary;
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Affinity with SNV’s mission and with the Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sector goals of SNV

Relevant Experience
• Proven experience in providing business development and marketing support to companies
• Proven experience in developing bankable business plans for starting and existing companies
• Proven experience in Renewable Energy or Agriculture sector (highly desirable)

DESIRED START DATE: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your application letter and CV to this LINK: https://smrtr.io/3GHqP by 24th December 2019.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

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- Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, annual bonus
- Premium Healthcare for employee
- Professional, dynamic working environment

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