Senior Project Manager Africa – Rabo Foundation at Rabobank Kenya Representative Office
You can make a difference in realizing continuous positive change: economic, social and environmental. By supporting smallholder farmers and their cooperatives in their road to self-reliance. And in this way contribute to a sustainable local economy and to food security.
You and your job
As a seasoned impact finance professional, you will look for opportunities how we can increase our impact in Africa. You promote and support Rabo Foundation to offer organizations, that work with smallholder farmers, access to finance, knowledge, networks and innovative data solutions. The needed support to grow rural prosperity and build the resilience of smallholders. For example, you are supporting a coffee cooperative and its farmer members in Uganda to gain a stronger position in the value chain and take urgent action against climate change. Thanks to your support they can grow and improve their livelihoods.
- 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.
Facts & Figures
- 40 hours per week, working in Rabobank’s rep office in Nairobi, Kenya
- Rabo Foundation is active in 23 countries of which 7 in Africa.
- 55 people work at Rabo Foundation from 4 different continents.
Together we achieve more than alone.
We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people’s differences is what makes us an even better Foundation. So, we are curious about what you can bring to our team in Kenya.
The 5 people in team Kenya invest in a sustainable future for smallholder farmers. The team collaborates with a diverse and global team that consist of 50 colleagues that work at Rabo Foundation. Working together is the way we work; as 1 impact-oriented team. Talking of Rabo Foundation: we are the impact fund of Rabobank that operates in 23 countries and annually supports 400 organizations. Together with these organizations, partners and Rabobank we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has fair social and economic opportunities to pursue their ambitions. One that respects producer livelihoods and the planet.
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.
- Up to a monthly salary in scale Hay 532-664
- Education budget and time dedicated to personal growth.
- A combination of working from home and at the office in Nairobi, Kenya
This vacancy is for 40 hours per week.
- Any questions about the job content? Contact Sonja Timmer via [email protected]
- Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Sylvia Gachari, Recruiter via [email protected]
- We will hold the interviews through a video call or in person at our office in Nairobi, Kenya.
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