Head, SME at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Develop & update the SME strategy document
• Design and deliver  range of products, programs and schemes for the SME target beneficiaries & ensure effectiveness of products, programs and/or schemes
• Design and deliver adequate products, articulate the pricing conditions and terms of delivery for the on-lending partners to ensure alignment with organisation’s developmental goal as well as the partners
• Identify the non-financial  interventions and/or business advisory/capacity development requirements for SMEs and ensure effective delivery
• Operationalize the SME partnership framework and manage relationships with on-lending & business development partners to ensure effective delivery of SME interventions
• Conduct on-going review of SME needs and refine products/programs to address them in order to drive uptake across the geographical areas
• Monitor and track performance against targets and address relevant gaps
• Champion research on key SME issues and distil key implications for the organisation
• Conduct periodic reporting of progress with the programs

Minimum Qualification:

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the MSME  development, segment needs and requirements demonstrated by successful work experience
• Have a good understanding of financial institutions’ approaches to SME lending, risk mitigation strategies, loan appraisal criteria etc.
•  Must have worked or have appropriate knowledge of international standards with any of the major development agencies (BOI, NEXIM, USAID, DFID, IFC etc.)
•  7 years minimum experience
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Both written and Oral)
•  Excellent project Management Skills