Description
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, international development, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in programme management, SME development, Sustainability or a related area.
- Strong knowledge of environmental and social issues, entrepreneurship ecosystems, business development, and investment processes.
- Understanding of Bank of Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles and other International Sustainability standards and frameworks
- Experience working with SMEs, entrepreneurs, or start-ups in emerging markets.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, business modelling, and investment readiness assessments.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and tools.
- Experience working with donor-funded programme or Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
- Experience in applying for concessionary funding or grants.
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner.
- Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accountability.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Assistance:
- Deliver or coordinate technical assistance services, including capacity-building workshops, business mentoring, and access to market events
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts to address specific needs in areas such as marketing, operations, legal compliance, and financial management that has a bearing on sustainable finance programme and products.
- Provide ongoing support to entrepreneurs in refining their business strategies and overcoming operational challenges.
- Develop and share best practices, tools, and resources to support the growth and sustainability of participating businesses.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Track the progress of entrepreneurs and SMEs in the programme, ensuring they meet key milestones for investment readiness.
- Coordinate post investment monitoring visits and maintain up-to-date records of business development progress.
- Collect and analyze data on programme performance, outcomes, and impact, providing regular updates to programme managers and impact reporting officer
- Support the development of reports and presentations for funders, highlighting key achievements and lessons learned.
Concessionary Funding Coordination:
- Coordinate the identification and evaluation of concessionary funding opportunities to support sustainable finance programme.
- Coordinate the process of accessing and applying for concessionary funds from relevant donors or financial institutions.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build relationships with financial institutions, investors, development partners, and other key stakeholders to create a strong support network for entrepreneurs.
- Liaise with mentors, technical experts, and external consultants to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Represent the programme at events, conferences, and meetings as required to promote the initiative and engage potential partners.
