Job Title: Investment Officer Lines Of Credit
Organisation: aBi Finance Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
The Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) was jointly founded by the Governments of Denmark & Uganda in 2010 as a social enterprise that channels development cooperation funding to agribusinesses & agricultural service providers.
In 2021, aBi Finance transitioned from a company limited by guarantee to a company limited by shares in a bid to commercialize its operations and attract new investments. As an impact investor, aBi Finance Ltd provides sustainable financing solutions in Uganda’s financial services sector. Our mission revolves around enabling access to agribusiness and green finance, achieved through three key strategies: offering competitively priced liquidity through lines of credit (LoC), mitigating agribusiness finance risks using the agribusiness guarantee (AG), and bolstering the capabilities of financial services providers through Financial Services Development (FSD) and Business Development Services (SOS).
Job Summary: The Investment Officer LoC supports the deployment and management of Lines of Credit (LoC) to partner Financial Institutions (Fis) to enhance their ability to provide accessible and affordable credit to agribusinesses and farmers. This role is vital for ensuring that LoC products are effectively utilized to foster growth and promote financial inclusion with the agricultural sector.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
Experience
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, financial structuring, or agribusiness finance.
- Experience in working with financial institutions, particularly in developing financial products and risk mitigation strategies.
- Previous exposure to agribusiness financing or development projects is highly desirable.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Familiarity with the agricultural sector and financial challenges faced by agribusinesses and smallholder farmers.
- Understanding of the financial services landscape in Uganda.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in agribusiness financing.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective reporting and client engagement.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including financial institutions, clients, and internal teams.
How to Apply:
Please send your applications to [email protected] indicating the position Title in the email subject line.
Deadline: 7th February 2025 by 5:00 pm.
NB: Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted. aBi is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified male and female are encouraged to apply.
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