Business Origination Advisor SNV

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance.  Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

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

Project background

SNV is a member of the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) (www.thedfcd.com), a Netherlands based consortium (led by FMO, Dutch development bank), whose objectives are to (i) provide Finance and Technical Assistance (TA) to projects with a focus on climate change adaptation; (ii) mobilize external private sector funding at scale; and (iii) align directly with DFCD Theory of Change (ToC).

The DFCD allows for investments in projects aimed at climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. SNV, as part of the DFCD Origination Facility (OF), will identify and develop, together with local companies and stakeholders, bankable business case propositions which can subsequently be picked up by the DFCD Investment Facilities (Water and Land-use) for further development, match-making and investment. The DFCD presents an important additional instrument for the Dutch government’s efforts in contributing to the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide support in scoping and structuring new business cases in the assigned countries:

• 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 together with the DFCD Project Finance Officer

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Msc in (Agri)economics, finance, business administration or engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience as investment inclusive business expert.
• 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 SNVs mission.

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 the Agri Food sector (highly preferable)

Application Criteria:

Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Duty station: Zambia / Zimbabwe

Prospective candidates to submit their application by:23rd October, 2023 at 1700 CAT