Senior Project Manager Job in Kenya
Job Overview
Senior Project Manager
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.
