Program Director at Millar Cameron

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE:

• Ensure exceptional management of current programs/investments portfolio, and lead portfolio expansion – providing guidance and direction to the portfolio teams on sourcing, marking, due diligence, structuring and deployment of funding.
• Lead the integration of AECF’s thematic areas of focus – climate, gender, youth and fragility – into the program delivery strategy and ensure delivery of impact in the said thematic areas.
• Review and improve AECF’s portfolio construction approach, building rigorous processes and tools towards improving impact.
• Continually ensure an effective portfolio construction approach and strategically lead the institution to evolve its portfolio construction model to best serve AECF’s purpose of an enterprising Africa.
• Develop and implement portfolio risk framework, in line with the overall AECF Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management Framework.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Sector Team Leads, Programme Managers, Senior Program Officers and other investee-facing staff to ensure the best execution of the AECF Portfolio Management strategy.
• Lead the development and dissemination of AECF periodic progress and impact reports.
• Leverage expertise and networks to support fundraising and business development efforts of AECF. This includes contributing to proposal development and pitches to funding partners
• Guide teams in implementation of agreed strategy and programmes, including enhancing coherence at team level.
• Responsible for the effective flow of communication within the portfolio teams.

To apply for this role, please ensure that you have the following skills and experience:

• Have proven experience working with or through the private sector to achieve ambitious development outcomes.
• Possess proven ability to identify opportunities, design, mobilize resources, and execute programs and adapting as required.
• Possess expertise in at least one of the following areas: Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, and, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Possess excellent program design and development skills and ability to build relationships with development partners, governments, investors, and private sectors.
• Be an excellent and visionary leader with great interpersonal skills to build a strong work ethic, impeccable integrity, and good judgment.
• Possess high degree of initiative and energy, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Be able to demonstrate accomplishment in building, managing, and motivating teams.
• Possess a caring personality ready to contribute to a happy and engaging work environment.