Business and Investment Expert – West Africa at SNV

Key Responsibilities:

Scoping and Structuring New Business Cases:

• Identify and prepare investment proposals through analysis and discussions.
• Provide strategic support to in-country Business Origination Advisors (BOAs).
• Ensure compliance with the fund's assessment framework.
• Undertake administrative tasks, support due diligence visits, and analyze financial data.

Monitoring Portfolio of Contracted Grants in the Region:

• Prepare credit reviews and support in-country BOAs in portfolio monitoring.
• Handle administrative tasks related to compliance, reporting, and drafting proposals.

Analysis and Support:

• Offer support on repeat transactions for existing clients.
• Assist team members in various aspects of the portfolio management process.

Basic qualifications:

• MSc degree in (agri)economics, finance, business administration, or engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of international development, corporate banking, and project financing experience, with at least 5 years as an investment business expert or in investment banking for the agri-food sector.
• Proven track record in developing investment proposals exceeding 3 million and strong proficiency in financial modelling.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills for scoping and structuring complex business cases.
• International experience, especially in emerging markets.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), with basic proficiency in French (at least written).

Additional qualifications:

• Expertise in climate finance, showcasing the ability to navigate and leverage financial mechanisms for sustainable projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a client-centric approach.
• Diplomatic and tactful interactions with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in risk assessment, including financial modelling, for informed decision-making.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Excellent planning, administration, organizing, and prioritizing skills for efficient project management.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks, with a commitment to escalating issues when needed.
• Alignment with SNV's mission and thematic areas.
• Embrace SNV's core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion.