Investments Officer

Job summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Investment Officer at a local institution whose mandate is to facilitate access to finance for players in the agricultural sector. This position reports to the Investments Manager.

Purpose of the job

The position exists to receive facility applications, file, capture, maintain and retrieve facility applications records and supporting documentation in the Facilities Management Systems for processing; Analysis and reporting; Carry out due diligence checks, assess, analyse and evaluate credit risk on received project proposals; Process the facility request and prepare facility proposal report for review and evaluation by the Investments Manager for consideration by the granting authorities; Ensure sound portfolio management, capacity building of target beneficiaries, timely revenue collections and facility repayments for the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Facility Applications receipt and documentation; Facility Requests and Applications Processing; Investments, Credit and Loans Portfolio Administration & Filling; Investments, Credit and Loans Portfolio Management & Monitoring; Manages and supervises all credit and loans operational process to ensure compliance with the Investments, Credit and Loans operational policy and procedures manual; Portfolio Risk Management, Monitoring and Reporting, and recommends timeous corrective actions to table for consideration; Administration of Departmental Travel and Subsistence Payments Processing & Justification; Research and analyses business development opportunities; Assists in capacity building and preparation of business development proposals write ups and presentations; Assist the Investments Manager in developing and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with implementing partners and other stakeholders; Reviews and evaluates performance of implementing partners and collaborative stakeholders; Facilities Management System management; Carries out and participates in Project Sites Verification and Monitoring Visits and Meetings; Manages and supervises all collateral and security perfection documentation and processes.

Qualification and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Banking & Finance/Development Finance/ Development Studies/ Project Management or Equivalent; 3 years investment banking or project management experience including analysing and appraising investment and credit facility proposals.