Job Title: SME Finance Specialist (SFS)
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Limited
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Position Description:
Our client Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) is a trust funded by five
internationals development partners; DANIDA, CIDA” DFlD, SIDA, the
Netherlands as well as the Government of Tanzania. The FSDT was incorporated in
June 2004 with a goal to achieve a deeper financial system that provides access
to more Tanzanians, more’ specifically for enterprises, rural and poor
individuals. The FSDT funds a wide variety of initiatives and invests in the
financial sector using grants, loans, subordinated debt and other instruments.
The FSDT intends to appoint the SME Finance Specialist (SFS) and the Remote
Access Finance Specialist (RAFS).
The SFS will drive initiatives to increase access to and use of finance by
enterprises in Tanzania. Enterprises have potential to change the lives of many
people through employment creation and increased incomes. The SFS will report
directly to the Technical Director and will focus primarily on: .
Providing specialist advice on SME finance to banks and other financial
institutions
Policy analysis and advice to FSDT stakeholders on SME finance and related
market development
Contributing to the management of the FSDT’s overall portfolio of projects and
investments.
Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities
The SME Specialist will be accountable and responsible for, among others to:
Strategic and Business Planning-Developing and periodically updating FSDT’s
strategy for SME market, conducting marker analysis and research to identify
gaps and interventions required
Investment Cycle Management-Develop and maintaining a pipeline and managing of
new investment opportunities for the FSDT
Project appraisal and due diligence: Assessing potential new investments and
undertaking necessary due diligence
Identify issues and problems that need addressing at the organisation or
transaction (micro); building knowledge, capacity and financial sector
infrastructure (meso); and the policy, legal and regulatory (macro) . level
Reviewing proposals from beneficiaries and manage the proposal process
Managing the project Lifecycle
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)-Monitoring the progress of investments made
by each investee
Providing continuing strategic input and technical support to investees in
order to maximize developmental returns in the SME market
Identifying under-performance or other non-compliance against terms of funding
agreements or contracts and proposing appropriate actions
Strategic Linkages- Developing and maintaining strategic linkages and liaising
with relevant agencies of Government of Tanzania, regulators, policy makers,
private sector players and development partners and to ensure that the FSDT
programme responds effectively to policy and regulatory demands of the market.
Operations and Administrative Duties-Support in ensure appropriate reporting
mechanisms are working to allow efficient accounting to the trustees, funders
and other investors in the FSDT.
Qualifications And Experience
Minimum of a first degree level or equivalent in economics/finance/accounting/business
but others will be considered
At least 5-10 years’ experience working in financial services, a development
bank, private financial institution or consulting firm – or a combination of
these.
Experience in SME finance, banking add microfinance, or experience in financing
rural enterprises is valuable. Knowledge and understanding of latest
developments in SME finance in developing economies
Capacity to identify and effectively appraise sound investment opportunities
for financial sector development
Experience preparing subcontracts and grant agreements and providing effective
monitoring of projects and effective management of budgets
Computer literate (especially MS Office and MS Projects)
Self starter, good planner, and a logical thinker
Very familiar with working to tight deadlines, patient and unflappable under
pressure
Ability to transfer skills effectively to colleagues mid counterparts.
Must be a Tanzanian national. Women are strongly encouraged to apply although
appointment will be purely on merit.
Remuneration will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful
applicant.
Deadline: 17-04-2013
How to Apply:
If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please write
in confidence to the address below the title for the position you are applying
for including your CV, qualifications, experience, contact details, and names
addresses of three references together with copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials to:
Executive Search and Selection,
People and Change Advisory,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited,
Pemba House, 369 Toure Drive,
P.O.Box 45,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
