Ref. No. AECF/PAWB/2017/010Position Level: JG4
Responsibilities for the Portfolio Advisor Job
Support to the design, development, fundraising and implementation of specific Women in Business challenge funds in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors
Development and roll out of The AECF Ltd.’s Gender Strategy including appropriate tools for guiding project selection, identifying technical assistance requirements, and measuring development impact.
Working with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning team to develop and deploy an appropriate results framework and learning tools to credibly measure and communicate the impact of AECF funding.
Support the Strategy and Fundraising team in designing and raising funding for an AECF Women in Business Challenge Fund. This will include participating in proposal writing as well as representing The AECF Ltd to donors and other partner organizations.
Working with the Communications team to raise the profile of the AECF Ltd.’s work in gender by leveraging lessons learned from the existing portfolio of projects.
Participating in marketing, application review and selection of gender-responsive projects. This will include providing guidance to applicants and portfolio companies.
Preparation of periodic progress, impact, and other reports for the board, donors etc.
Portfolio Advisor Job Qualifications
Relevant undergraduate degree from a reputable institution.
Graduate/Masters qualification in Finance, Business, Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, or other relevant field of study.
A minimum of 8 years of experience and recognized expertise in the area of gender. Substantial experience with private sector development projects or challenge funds is required, with experience in the agribusiness or renewable energy sectors being ideal.
Proven leadership and project management skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of clients.
A good understanding of rural and/or financial services markets in Africa.
An understanding of the operations of donors and international development organizations.
Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to prepare proposals and reports to a high level of proficiency.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-cultural teams.
Fluency in English is a requirement. Language skills in French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
