BTG Finance Advisor at RTI International

Job description

BTG Finance Advisor is responsible for providing technical advisory support to investors to mobilize more private financing companies for off-grid companies and projects. This is a full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position reports to BTG Cross Cutting Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities relating to BTG financing, including conducting assessments, identification of highest impact opportunities, contributing to annual work plans, implementing approved activities, and reporting on progress
• Facilitate introductions between off-grid companies and private investors in BTG countries
• Support off-grid companies in accessing financing available through banks and international financial institutions
• Help off-grid companies to identify and prepare financial applications for grants and other sources of funding; review grant and commercial finance applications to ensure comprehensive and
• Engage investors, including impact investors, gender-lens investors, commercial lenders, institutional investors, family foundations, crowdfunding platforms, and others, to provide support for them to begin investing in off-grid companies or to grow existing investments in the sector. Support activities may include:
• Strategy development and internal awareness raising of off-grid sector opportunities o Pipeline building to support lending objectives
  • Financial product and service design to ensure appropriate product development for the off-grid sector, coordinating co-funding opportunities with donors and development finance institutions (DFIs) as appropriate
  • Market intelligence and risk assessments on a market segment and/or country-specific level to assist investor due diligence
  • Convening investors and other event coordination for the finance sector to ensure increased dialogue between existing investors active in the off-grid sector and new potential market financiers
• Perform other duties related to ensure accomplishment of relevant project objectives as assigned by direct supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum of Master’s degree in finance, economics or a related field;
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience working in banks, investments firms, financial advisory providers, or hedge fund
• Prior experience with renewable energy and off-grid electrification
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in financial analysis, and transaction advisory, among other finance-related areas, as required
• Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written English communications skills