The Business Development Manager, Africa is responsible for managing and implementing ACCIONs strategies for new project and funding opportunities in the region. The BDM will manage the pipeline of new projects and coordinate reporting to business and funding partners.<\/p>\n
Key Areas of Responsibility:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Prospect & develop new businesses and manage the business and resource development programs for Africa, including work plans and budget; Qualifications and Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Experienced in start-up and management of microfinance banks to include business planning, developing complementary technical assistance plans, proposal writing, and relationship management with investors and other funders. <\/p>\n
\nLead fund raising (equity, debt and grants) for setting up MFBs in new locations in the region.
\nRecommend to the Regional Head the assignment of specific responsibilities to project managers and technical staff;
\nCoordinate relationships with partner investors and funders in Africa;
\nLead due diligence teams for business opportunities;
\nRepresent the business and resource development functional areas for the region within ACCION;
\nProvide information to help staff understand the work of this function;
\nEnsure alignment of the business development functions activities with the needs of internal and external clients;
\nLead regional activities for Resource Development on revenue generation related to all projects and investments in Africa;
\nEnsure compliance with reporting timelines and procedures; and
\nProvide input to the Monthly Management Report via the Regional Head.<\/p>\n
\nSolid technical knowledge of and experience in business and resource development for microfinance banking with at least 7 years of experience at a microfinance bank.
\nA post graduate degree in finance, business management or other related fields. MBA and or professional qualification would be an advantage.
\nAbility to lead business development functional area to achieve objectives.
\nExperience in investments and deal structuring will be an added advantage
\nStrong writing & presentation skills in English.
\nFluency in English and French.
\nKnowledge of microfinance regulations in key African countries.
\nExpert use of Excel and office automation software is required.
\nAbility to communicate complex functional information to investors and funders.
\nGood analytical and due diligence skills.
\nProficiency in Microfin will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
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