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Job Description
Finance and Investment Advisor
USAID Facilitate Investment Required for Sustainable Export (FIRST) Activity
Abt Associates, a global leader in implementing technical assistance programs and research in the fields of economic growth, agriculture, social and environmental policy, and climate change, seeks highly qualified candidates for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Rwanda Facilitate Investment Required for Sustainable Export (FIRST) Activity which aims to increase agricultural exports through 1) facilitation of inclusive policy reforms using evidence-based analyses and strengthened advocacy capacity of private sector organizations; and 2) support local actors (government and private sector) to attract, mobilize and direct public and private financing resources towards productive priority projects.
The Finance and Investment Advisor will lead the activity’s liaison with financial institutions including commercial banks, and other sources of funds including equity funds, venture capital funds, credit guarantee schemes, and other risk mitigation mechanisms. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is contingent upon project award to Abt Associates.
Responsibilities include:
- Draw on experience in banking, blended finance, risk analyses to identify appropriate financing solutions for export-oriented enterprises
- Collaborate with, and support public and private stakeholders to improve the investment climate in Rwanda
- Lead the strategy and implementation of project activities that will generate potential interest from investors in global markets
- Engage with government and financial institutions (lending banks, MFIs, private equity, investment funds, development finance, and foundations) to facilitate greater access to financing
- Evaluate investor’s financial proposals together with business clients to assess the viability of proposals and advise clients as appropriate.
- Analyze the business plan and financial statements of business clients to build bankability and properly advise on potential investments, market alliances or other growth opportunities
- Undertake financial research and report on prospective investment avenues
- Be familiar with the institutional and legal framework faced by export-oriented firms and run financial scenarios that include industry-specific competitiveness benchmarks
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with financial institutions
Qualifications:
- Master Degree in management, finance, mathematics, accounting
- Relevant work experience in investment promotion including experience in banking, blended finance, risk analyses, and mitigation, preferably in Rwanda
- 10 years of professional experience working in enterprise finance
- Fluent in English
Interested candidates may send a CV and cover letter to RwandaJobs@abtassoc.com Please include the position title and “Rwanda FIRST” in the subject line of the email. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 24 June 2020. Rwandan nationals are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
