Partner Operations Analyst at Babban Gona

About the Position

Babban Gona seeks to hire a Partner Operations Analyst, an entry-level position for a curious and hardworking individual seeking an exciting opportunity in a fast paced internationally recognized social enterprise.  The selected individual will work alongside other members of Babban Gona’s Business Development team, reporting to the Head, Business Development, where they will be responsible for leading operations, strategy and communications with a major global fundraising partner. The position is based in Lagos with occasional travel.  

Apply today, and join us as we transform Nigeria into a country in which 1 million smallholder farmers by 2025 are able to transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming, and agriculture becomes the basis for security and employment. 

Responsibilities

• Create templates and post new loans on partner online platform
• Reconcile monthly repayment reports ensuring data quality and integrity
• Perform regular analysis using Excel to monitor funded loans and expirations
• Strategically communicate loan performance and impact to external portfolio managers and stakeholders located worldwide
• Act as primary point of contact for all partner related activities
• Formulate short and long-term strategies to maximize funding on partner platform
• Liaise across corporate finance, operations and business development functions to increase overall lending activity
• Train field staff on partner policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• At least 2 years’ work experience (including internships)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proven interest in agriculture and/or social entrepreneurship
• Willingness to travel as required
• Motivated self-starter with ability to lead projects from start to finish
• Fluent in English