Job Summary
Reporting to the Group Director of Business Development (GDBD), the role supports the achievement of business development strategic goals by managing the department’s performance dashboard, tracking KPIs and following-up on the matters arising to enhance efficiency.
Key Roles & Responsibilities

 Support the GDBD in tracking performance measures, risks and other activities that... will contribute to the successful delivery of the department’s priorities.
 Ensure all the Heads of Regions have access to up to date, good quality indicators to track their performance.
 Identify and support the implementation of solutions and actions to improve the department’s performance.
 Lead the statutory BD Department reporting and monitoring.
 Provide ongoing support to the GDBD on tactical execution of key identified issues to drive focus on more strategic challenges and better optimize use of time.
 Gather information on operational issues and inform the GDBD to facilitate decision-making.
 Work with Heads of Regions as well as managers of other supporting departments, to optimize the department’s deliverables and efficiency.
 Support the GDBD in the design and timely presentation of quality performance reports.
 Work with the Heads of Regions to use these reports to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
 Work closely with the supporting departments to effectively manage BD portfolios.
 Support the GDBD with the planning and execution of internal and external meetings.
 Track and monitor Internal Audit findings to effectively manage identified risks, and follow-up on the implementation of respective mitigation actions.
 Ensure timely collection of fees through ongoing monitoring of invoices.
In addition to the above duties, the Business Development Performance Officer may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.

Qualifications

 Master’s degree in Statistics, Banking, Finance, Business Administration or CFA.
 At least five (5) years’ progressive experience within the financial services sector.
 Excellent financial analysis skills.
 Demonstrated track record in portfolio management, performance analysis with focus in consultative and solution-oriented sales and marketing approaches.
 Bilingual - proficient in English and either French, Portuguese, or Arabic languages.
 Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent report writing skills.
 Ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse environment.
 Good working knowledge of private equity is an added advantage.
 Excellent IT skills and analytical skills.
 Good negotiation and problem-solving skills. more

Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Region (HoR), the Business Development Officer (BDO) focuses on implementation of business development strategies & plans and contributes to the region’s and department’s revenue targets. The role identifies and develops new business proposals to meet the region’s volume of guarantees issued, as well as the desired economic, environmental and social... impact
Key Roles & Responsibilities

 Identify and develop new business proposals to meet the region’s volume of guarantees issued, revenue target and desired social impact.
 Generate new deals by pitching appropriate solution-offerings to prospects.
 Support the Head of Region to coordinate the overall guarantee process cycle from Lead Generation, Credit Appraisal which includes credit/risk rating of the country, transaction, lender and borrower on the basis of business & financial analysis, due diligence and site visits.
 Review guarantee requests for presentation to the relevant internal approval bodies.
 Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing Partner Financial Institutions(PFIs).
 Develop proactive Customer Relationship Management that supports AGF’s guarantee products’ utilization by PFIs.
 Perform market and competitor analysis as part of gathering market intelligence to inform business decisions.
 Coordinate the timely submission of periodic reports by PFIs.
 Ensure timely collection through ongoing monitoring of fee invoices.
In addition to the above duties, the Business Development Officer may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.

Qualifications

 Master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration or CFA.
 At least five (5) years’ progressive experience, within financial services sector with a proven track record of business development and portfolio management.
 Demonstrated track record in business development and portfolio management with focus on consultative and solution-oriented sales and marketing approaches.
 Strong financial analysis skills.
 Expertise in any one or more of the following thematic areas is an added advantage: Climate Finance, Fintech, Financial Inclusion, Youth & Innovation and Gender Financing.
 Ability to compile and report results of activities.
 Bilingual - proficient in English and either French, Portuguese, or Arabic languages.
 Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
 Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent report writing skills.
 Ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse environment.
 Good working knowledge of private equity is an added advantage. more

Position Summary

The IT Intern will provide IT Support to the staff of the organization. They will install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults, and solve technical and application problems.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Respond to user requestsfor service, troubleshoot problems, and help develop solutions.
Installing and configuring computer hardware... and applications.
System and network maintenance.
Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports.
Supporting the roll-out of new applications.
Prioritizing and managing many open cases at one time.
Record activities, solutions, and other responses to requests for service.
Assist in maintaining inventory records and documentation for equipment.
Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with employees and other professionals, e.g., suppliers.
Testing and evaluating new technology.
Keeping up to date with the latest technologies.
Perform other duties/projects as assigned.
In addition to the above duties, the IT intern may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.

Academic and Professional Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology
Information Technology Certifications (e.g., CCNA, Microsoft Certifications, CompTIA A+, Network+)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Proficiency in Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10, 11, Windows Server, etc.).
Should have sufficient skills in networking systems and computer problem-solving.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experiences

Good planning and organization skills.
Prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time.
Attentiveness to detail.
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Must have strong analytical skills.
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and issues.

Eligibility

The position is open to bilingual French and English speakers from any African country.

Terms of Offer

The African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AGF) is an equal opportunity employer and offers a regionally competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. AGF prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes innovation and excellence.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications

All applications should be sent via email, attaching your resume and cover letter summarizing your relevant work experience, name and contact information of 3 referees that are familiar with your professional qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com. 

“Application for IT Intern” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Applications will be considered until 20th October 2023 or until the position is filled more

Position Summary

The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a monitoring and evaluation system that effectively and efficiently analyzesthe economic, environmental and social impacts of AGF’s activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and implement Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and systems:
Design and develop M&E frameworks and systems that align with... AGF’s objectives and goals,
Identify and recommend appropriate indicators to measure progress and impact,
Develop monitoring plans, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
Monitor program progress and performance:
Collect, collate and analyze data from different sources,
Provide regular feedback to the Executive Committee on progress and performance against AGF’s objectives,
Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions,
Ensure that M&E data is accurate, complete, and timely.

Evaluate program impact and effectiveness:

Conduct impact evaluations and studies to assess the effectiveness of AGF’s activities (guarantees and technical assistance),
Collect and analyze data to evaluate AGF’s impact and effectiveness,
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to AGF’s stakeholders.

Provide technical support and capacity building:

Provide technical support to AGF’s staff on M&E processes, tools, and systems,
Build the capacity of AGF’s staff to conduct M&E activities,
Organize and facilitate training and workshops on M&E related topics.

Ensure compliance with AGF’s stakeholders’ requirements:

Ensure that M&E activities comply with stakeholders’ requirements and standards,
Prepare and submit regular reports to stakeholders on AGF’s progress and performance,
Work with AGF staff to ensure that guarantee and technical assistance activities are aligned with stakeholders’ requirements.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge skills and experiences

Masters’ degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or related field.
At least 10 years’ progressive experience with a proven track record of monitoring and evaluating activities focusing on economic, environmental and social development, through financing and technical assistance activities related to small and medium enterprises.
Good understanding of financial institutions approaches to SME lending and SME risk mitigation strategies.
Possess technical familiarity with the best practice evaluation methods and standards.
Good knowledge of the guarantee and technical assistance activities.
Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent report writing skills.
Proficient in both English and French languages.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS)
Strong conceptual and strategic-thinking skills.
Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Excellent IT skills.

Applications

All applications should be sent via email, attaching a resume and cover letter summarizing your relevant work experience, name and contact information of 3 referees that are familiar with your professional qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com.
“Application for Group Director of Monitoring and Evaluation” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. more

Position Summary

The Senior Officer will support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department in designing, implementing, and managing a monitoring and evaluation system that effectively and efficiently analyzes the economic, environmental, and social impacts of AGF’s activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Contribute to developing and implementing Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks... and systems:
Design and develop M&E frameworks and systems that align with AGF’s objectives and goals,
Identify and recommend appropriate indicators to measure progress and impact,
Develop monitoring plans, data collection tools, and reporting templates.

Monitor program progress and performance:

Collect, collate and analyze data from different sources,
Provide regular feedback to the Executive Committee on progress and performance against AGF’s objectives,
Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions,
Ensure that M&E data is accurate, complete, and timely.

Evaluate program impact and effectiveness:

Conduct impact evaluations and studies to assess the effectiveness of AGF’s activities (guarantees and technical assistance),
Collect and analyze data to evaluate AGF’s impact and effectiveness,
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to AGF’s stakeholders.

Provide technical support and capacity building:

Provide technical support to AGF’s staff on M&E processes, tools, and systems,
Build the capacity of AGF’s staff to conduct M&E activities,
Organize and facilitate training and workshops on M&E related topics.
Ensure compliance with AGF’s stakeholders’ requirements:
Ensure that M&E activities comply with stakeholders’ requirements and standards,
Prepare regular reports to stakeholders on AGF’s progress and performance,
Work with AGF staff to ensure that guarantee and technical assistance activities are aligned with stakeholders’ requirements.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge skills and experiences

Masters’ degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or related field.
At least 7 years’ progressive experience with a proven track record of monitoring and evaluating activities focusing on economic, environmental, and social development, through financing and technical assistance activities related to SMEs.
Good understanding of financial institutions approaches to SME lending and SME risk mitigation strategies.
Possess technical familiarity with the best practice evaluation methods and standards.
Good knowledge of the guarantee and technical assistance activities.
Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent report writing skills.
Proficient in both English and French languages.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS).
Strong conceptual and strategic-thinking skills.
Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Excellent IT skills

All applications should be sent via email, attaching your resume and cover letter summarizing your relevant work experience, name and contact information of 3 referees that are familiar with your professional qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com. “Application for Senior Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Applications will be considered until 20th October 2023 or until the position is filled more

The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a monitoring and evaluation system that effectively and efficiently analyzes the economic, environmental and social impacts of AGF’s activities.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Develop and implement Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and systems:

Design and develop M&E frameworks and systems that align with AGF’s objectives and... goals,
Identify and recommend appropriate indicators tmeasure progress and impact,
Develop monitoring plans, data collection tools, and reporting templates.

Monitor program progress and performance:

Collect, collate and analyze data from different sources,
Provide regular feedback tthe Executive Committee on progress and performance against AGF’s objectives,
Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions,
Ensure that M&E data is accurate, complete, and timely.

Evaluate program impact and effectiveness:

Conduct impact evaluations and studies tassess the effectiveness of AGF’s activities (guarantees and technical assistance),
Collect and analyze data tevaluate AGF’s impact and effectiveness,
Prepare reports and presentations tcommunicate findings tAGF’s stakeholders.

Provide technical support and capacity building:

Provide technical support tAGF’s staff on M&E processes, tools, and systems,
Build the capacity of AGF’s staff tconduct M&E activities,

Qualifications

Masters’ degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or related field.
At least 10 years’ progressive experience with a proven track record of monitoring and evaluating activities focusing on economic, environmental and social development, through financing and technical assistance activities related to small and medium enterprises.
Good understanding of financial institutions approaches to SME lending and SME risk mitigation strategies.
Possess technical familiarity with the best practice evaluation methods and standards.
Good knowledge of the guarantee and technical assistance activities.
Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent report writing skills.
Proficient in both English and French languages.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis software (e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS)
Strong conceptual and strategic-thinking skills.
Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Excellent IT skills more

Position Summary
The Internal Control Consultant will be responsible for assisting the Group Chief Internal Controller to conduct timely risk-based internal audits in accordance with annual audit plans as well as assisting with other audit matters and assignments including compliance activities and provision of consulting or advisory services wherever required
Major Duties and... Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based audit plan.
Establish and update risk-based audit programs.
Carry out scheduled assurance or consulting engagements at the Group or subsidiaries level as assigned by the Group CIC.
Evaluate the company’s control, governance and risk management processes and promote their continuous improvement.
Review effectiveness and efficiency of internal control system.
Determine compliance with AGF policies and procedures and assist the management in implementation of company policies through reporting on adherence or non-adherence of laid down policies of the company.
Review company’s compliance with external laws and regulations, and to ensure adherence.
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of management policies and procedures.
Make follow-up on the implementation of the audit recommendation and ensuring that improvements are made.
Prepare audit reports on findings of the engagement with the entity’s management attaching relevant supporting documents/audit evidence and document their comments on these audit findings.
Perform compliance activities in line with the company compliance framework (AML/CFT).
Prepare a weekly, monthly and quarterly activities report.
Perform any other task as assigned by the Group CIC. 

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experiences

Maters’ degree in Auditing or Finance or Accounting or Risk Management.
Professional Accounting Qualification (CIA or CPA or any relevant qualification).
At least 5 years relevant experience in the financial services industry or in an auditing firm; 2 years MUST be in the Big Five Firms.
Strong analytical, written/oral, communication.
Ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Hands on experience in developing and managing audit plans and strategies.
Strong risk-based audit capabilities.
Excellent knowledge of and experience with IPPF (International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing) and AML/CFT international standards and requirements.
Excellent knowledge of and experience with General Accounting Principles, International Financial Reporting Standards.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Financial Planning and Management, Financial Scheduling and Audit Reporting.
Ability to compile and report results of activities.
Strong knowledge of strategies approaches and tools in Business development.
High degree of computer literacy a must.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills.
Bilingual – fluent in English is a must and French will be great plus.

Skills

Advanced problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Good operational risk management skills.
Strong prioritization skills.
Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Advanced presentation and communication skills.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in an evolving environment.
Ability to learn quickly / develop the necessary skills.
Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Must have coaching skills.
Excellent project management and consulting skills.
Excellent IT skills.

Additional eligibility competences and desired characteristics

Attentiveness to details.
Ability to use spreadsheets and accounting software.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed more

Position Summary
The Capacity Development (CD) Intern’s duties will be to support the Head of Capacity Development and the Capacity Development Officer in the implementation of CD activities and tracking, analysis and reporting of CD and Guarantee data based on periodic Financial Statements and Portfolio Reports of Partner Financial Institutions
Major Responsibilities
Capacity... Development/Guarantee Data Analytics and Reporting
These data will include:

Guarantee: Volume, Pricing, Tenor, Product type, SME’s sector, Utilization ratio, NPL ratio, Claim ratio;
Capacity Development: CD Activities, CD Partnership Tenor, Analysis of the performance of the CD activity, tracking of CD’s KPIs;
PFI Guarantee Claims: disaggregated into Guarantee Products, Type of PFI, Region, Country;
PFI Utilization: disaggregated into Guarantee Products, Type of PFI, Region, Country;
Guarantee Fees received: disaggregated into Guarantee Products, Type of PFI, Region, Country etc.
Data Sources will include: Audited and Unaudited Periodic Financial Statements from PFIs, Reports generated by AGF core system, etc.

The CD Intern will:

Using automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources;
Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems;
Developing and maintaining databases, data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format;
Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data;
Filter Data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to identify and correct code problems;

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Business Administration Degree
Strong mathematical skills to help collect, measure, organize and analyze data
Knowledge of programming languages like VBA, SQL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, and Python
Technical proficiency regarding database design development, data models, techniques for data mining, and segmentation
Experience in handling reporting packages like Business Objects, programming (Javascript,
XML, or ETL frameworks), databases
Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages like Excel, SPSS, SAS to be used for data set analyzing
Knowledge of how to create and apply the most accurate algorithms to datasets in order to find solutions

Critical Competencies

Bilingual – fluent in English and working knowledge of French
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a professional and cultural diverse environment
Accuracy and attention to detail
Adept at queries, writing reports, and making presentations
Team-working skills
Verbal and Written communication skills
Proven working experience in data analysis more