Vacancies at Finance in Motion

Key responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead planning, execution, and implementation of technical assistance projects for both funds. Manage donor’s resources efficiently, ensuring project deliverables are met. 
• Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise in sustainable finance, impact investing, climate finance, and related areas. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, donors, partners, and internal teams to position the funds effectively. 
• Strategic Business Development: Engage in discussions to identify new business opportunities and align technical assistance with the overall business strategy for maximum impact on investment outcomes. 
• Communication: Keep stakeholders informed with clear reports, presentations, and updates on project progress and outcomes. 
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization. 
• Capacity Building: Identify and coordinate training sessions for project beneficiaries. 
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project integration. 
• Innovation: Contribute to innovative approaches in technical assistance initiatives

What we expect

• University degree, preferably in business administration, economics, agribusiness, environmental areas, or related disciplines. Master's degree in environmental science, sustainable development, or related fields. 
• Proficiency in English is essential. French is considered an asset. 
• Previous relevant professional experience of at least 5 years, which may include (sustainable) finance, environmental consulting, sustainability standards, and/or project management. 
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with acute attention to detail. 
• Enthusiasm for impact investment, development finance, and international cooperation. 
• Ability to foster productive relationships with clients and project teams. 
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and interest for continuous learning. 
• Appreciation for working in an international environment, collaborating with international stakeholders, and willingness to travel regularly.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees

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Key responsibilities

• Supporting the development of diversified country and regional portfolios in sub-Saharan Africa
• Participating in origination, structuring and negotiation of debt investments in financial institutions in sub-Saharan Africa for the benefit of Micro and SMEs finance or other development finance products
• Support investments in the areas of climate-change adaptation/mitigation, sustainable agriculture, MSME finance and financial inclusion – including business development and preparation of investment proposals for corporates, banks and other financial institutions.
• Monitor and analyse technology/policy developments in the areas of MSME lending, clean energy and sustainable agriculture in target markets.On- and off-site due diligence and monitoring of financial institutions (banks and non-bank financial institutions such as microfinance institutions, leasing companies, factoring companies etc.), corporates and portfolios
• Monitoring and analysis of key market and economic developments in countries of operation
• Monitoring of financial sectors regulatory and supervisory frameworks and policies
• Internal and external reporting regarding investment portfolio and development of the Funds
• Assist in identifying institution building/technical assistance needs for financial institutions or market participants in the area of micro and SME as well as climate-smart and resource efficiency finance
• Advancing responsible finance in countries of operations through respective dialogue, investment structuring, workshops and initiatives.

What we expect

• Previous experience in banking/financial sector, ideally with expertise in lending to financial institutions and portfolio management
• Understanding of financial inclusion and climate-smart agriculture and experience, or other relevant financial experience
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a good understanding of applicable accounting standards.
• Excellent understanding of banking, both business and risk perspective
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French
• Interest and general knowledge of development finance and impact investment, including micro / SME finance as well as energy efficiency, resource efficiency and renewable energy finance; preferably previous exposure to development finance institutions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong ability to handle different tasks simultaneously
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Team player with an open and engaging communication style and interpersonal skills, enhanced by multicultural sensitivities
• Goal oriented, fully committed to deliverable of high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel in the countries of FiM operations as necessary
• Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission
• Previous experience in the Maghreb region is considered a plus.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees