Company Profile

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

SNV has worked in Ghana since the 1992 and currently has offices in Accra, Tamale, and Nandom. 

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

Are you interested in joining an organisation with a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in an international and challenging environment with focus on achieving results?

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is recruiting a: Country Impact Investment Associate Advisor (Level III) – Ghana (National or international)

Background:
SNV aims to achieve more impact in income, employment and access to basic services by the provision of high quality Impact Investment Advisory Services (IIAS). In this, we build upon our existing knowledge, experience and foot print in Value Chain development in Agriculture and Renewable Energy across West & Central Africa (WCA).

SNV is still in the process of finalizing a corporate-wide integrated IIAS program, of which IIAS activities in WCA will be a part. IIAS pilots in the region will start in 2012 in Ghana and Burkina Faso.
Tasks and responsibilities of the advisor are based on a recently developed WCA IIAS policy document, and will be further elaborated in work plans. 

Reporting Relationships:
The advisor reports directly to the Country Director who will set the country Impact Investment strategy and review performance. The advisor will collaborate closely with the sector leader(s) and align IIAS with existing programs and targets in the sector. He/she will also work directly with the Regional IIA Coordinator to deliver quality services and business investment packages, and will liaise with the Corporate IIAS Manager on screening and pre-qualifying potential investees.

Main Responsibilities:
Coordination and Advisory Services

• Lead the development of country specific Impact Investment implementation strategy, and ensure execution of the strategy
• Develop a network of relationships with various stakeholders – clients, investors, national associations, chambers of commerce etc. designed to position SNV as a partner in impact investment
• Lead partnership building activities aimed at securing external TA funding within the country
• Maintain the relationship with in-country investors and (potential) investees
• Coordinate the selection and engagement of advisors, consultants and LCBs for the provision of IIAS related services in selected sectors (mapping, pre-investment, post-investment).
• Prepare and monitor these assignments (terms of reference) of advisors, consultants, LCBs, ensuring achievement of desired results.
• Contribute to and work with existing SNV advisors to integrate IIAS and Inclusive Business methodology in our current advisory practice.
• Facilitate training of current SNV advisory staff and LCB’s in IB and IIAS concepts
• Manage SNVs delivery on signed IIAS contracts/MoUs.
• Coordination of IIAS services in the country: activity plan and budget, ensure availability of human and financial resources; ensure quality and timely delivery; time planning and time writing approval of staff, consultants and LCBs; ensure invoices and reports are sent, consultants are paid.
• Work with Regional IIAS coordinator and Corporate IIAS manager to screen, select, undertake due diligence and post investment monitoring of selected projects for investment. 
• Build a network/database of consultants and LCBs from which SNV can select to enable SNV achieve its objectives in pre-investment and post investment advisory services.

Required Skills or Experience

• University Degree (preferably Masters) in business management or economics or other technical area related to project development and management;
• Five years minimum of professional experience in the private sector (preferably in Renewable Energy or agriculture, and in Investment Banking)
• Record of working in or for SME’s with proven track record of developing successful business/investment plans.
• Prior management experience would be an advantage
• Passionate about creating social and environmental impact by working together with private sector and governments.
• Strong financial and business valuation skills;
• Experience in due diligence and deal structuring would be preferable.
• Operating experience and post investment company monitoring experience would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer technology, and experience with
• Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work with SNV advisory team
• Strong in external relationship building and should speak the financial sector language.
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel frequently and extensively.