Senior Project Manager at Rabobank

Key Responsibilities

• Identification, selection and acquisition of new projects and partner organizations (agri-SMEs, cooperatives or rural microfinance institutions) where Rabo Foundation can make a difference based on knowledge, networks, experience and (financial) products.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and write project proposals including profound financial and impact analysis for Rabo Foundation’s Impact Committee in the Netherlands.
• Identifying and organizing additional technical assistance for example share knowledge, either direct or indirectly, so that the organizations can increase their impact on smallholder farmers.
• Monitor the current portfolio, including maintaining the Management Information System for control and monitoring, and onsite due diligence visits.
• Provide full reporting of partners on financials, monitoring surveys, client profiles and written explanations on trends and achievements of objectives.
• Develop a high performing impact finance team by coaching, training and supporting the 4 Project Managers in Kenya.

You and your talent

As a Senior Project Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation you show persuasiveness, customer empathy, and leadership. In addition, it’s important that you recognise yourself in the list below:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., agricultural finance or economics).
• At least 5-10 years of experience in the impact investment and/or banking sector with focus on food & agribusinesses, producer organizations, SMEs and/or rural microfinance institutions.
• Degree qualification in finance, business administration, management, or economics from a recognized university.
• Experience in writing project proposals and business cases.
• Experience in coordinating, supporting and coaching of a team.
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as trade finance, working capital and investment loans.
• You encourage collaboration and you are adaptive to changing situations.
• Clearly demonstrate and take ownership.
• Strong interest and affinity with Rabo Foundation’s mission.
• You have a Kenyan work permit.