East Trade Project Manager at Trade and Development Bank (TDB)

Specific objectives include:

• Delivering the project to achieve the expected credit targets.
• Providing capacity-building support to target project beneficiaries.
• Managing and coordinating the implementation of the project to ensure smooth collaboration amongst project partners including the TDF, Mastercard Foundation, Trade Catalyst Africa, financial institutions, fintechs, sector associations, and project implanting sub-contractors.
• Monitoring performance of the project to meet the project’s expected outcomes.
• Ensuring adherence to the project’s guidelines on financial management, transparency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field with a relevant professional qualification as added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of diverse regional or global experience in managing performance-based programs, grants management, preferably within the inclusive finance, blended finance, or digital credit sectors.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with extensive background in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder development projects with a strong focus on capacity strengthening, adult education and financial inclusion at strategic or management level.
• In-depth knowledge of trade finance, technology adoption, and digital literacy.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in a multi-stakeholder environment involving government, donors, and private sector partners.
• Experience working with multilateral development institutions and managing large-scale, donor-funded projects.
• Regional Experience: Experience working in the East and Southern Africa region is highly favorable, with a strong understanding of the local economic, social, and regulatory environments.