Advisor, Strategic Funding Partnerships at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Group Executive, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations (CAIR) and Group Managing Director, the Advisor, Strategic Funding Partnerships, is primarily responsible for; establishing strategic funding partnerships, support to the Trade Development Fund (TDF) fundraising process, strengthen existing TDB Group funding partner relations, and representing TDB group at Donor/fund partner Global events/meetings.

Responsibilities:

The Advisor, Strategic Funding Partnerships performs the following duties:

• Advise on and support the establishment of key strategic funding partner relationships aligned to TDB Group mandate targeting wide variety of donor/funding partner groups including institutional investors, corporations, foundations, etc.
• Working closely with TDB Group Managing Director (GMD) and CAIR Group Executive, inform and facilitate focused engagements with donors/funding partners through and at various fora such as the EU-Africa Summit and annual meetings of the UNCCC, IsDB, AfDB.
• Serve as a resource person in the CAIR Department in overall resource mobilization efforts and related strategic initiatives.
• Identify and propose new approaches and ways of fund-raising where necessary.
• Advise on potential funding global trends, patterns, and platforms to attract new equity capital for all class share portfolios.
• Support engagements and initiatives in various equity/debt markets.
• Advise on the management of bilateral and multi-lateral relationships with key priority funding partners in Africa.
• Relationship Management: Maintain good working relationship with existing fund partners and explore new opportunities for continued support and investment to TDB Group investments.
• Support team in developing quality concept notes and funding proposals in close coordination with CAIR, TDF and global fund partner counterparts.
• On behalf of TDB Group, represent and participate in various strategic Donor/fund partner meetings and consultations related to fund raising within global development finance institutions.
• Prepare memos and information notes for TDB engagements in relevant events and meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A master’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, or Economics with relevant professional qualifications as added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years of professional experience and proven track record in a commercial/financial /advisory institution and/or public sector financial / investment, with at least eight (8) years of experience in Fundraising in a development finance organisation.
• A track record of success in building donor/fund partner relationships and networks and engagements with international/multilateral organisations.
• Fluency in English is a requirement and Knowledge of TDB Group’s other working languages (French or Portuguese) would be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the donor/fund partner environment and of current donor / funding trends.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.