Business Development Advisor at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Job Description

Overview of position

The Business Development Advisor will be responsible for providing technical support to local companies within value chains with the aim to develop a pipeline of investable businesses cases in the assigned countries with the support and supervision of the Regional Investment Officer.  The BD Advisor will report to the Regional Business Investment Officer and the SNV Country Director.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide support in scoping and structuring new business cases in the assigned countries in the region.

• Contributes to the identification and preparation of investment proposals, undertaking analysis and discussions with internal staff & clients as appropriate
• Ensuring compliance of business cases with the fund’s assessment framework
• Supporting planning and execution of due diligence visits
• Participates in client visits when requested
• Analyses financial data including ratios, projections, budgets, etc.
• Supports legal contracting process supported by a legal advisor

2. Monitoring a portfolio of contracted grants in the assigned countries.

• Prepares (credit)reviews incl. market and financial analysis
• Provides inputs to the regional Business Investment Officer by responding to requests for information/support
• Undertakes administrative tasks to ensure file completion (compliance and reporting)
• Participates in client monitoring visits when needed

3. Providing analysis and support

• Provide support on repeat transactions for existing clients
• Assists team members in other aspects of the portfolio management process

Qualifications

Background

• Msc in (Agri)economics, finance, business administration or engineering;
• Minimum of 4 years working experience as investment inclusive business expert;
• Working experience in an international environment and/or in emerging markets is a plus.

Personal skills

• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, including financial modelling skills;
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships
• Displays a strong service and client orientation;
• Strong team player;
• Good networking skills;
• Pro-active work attitude and 'can do', solution-oriented attitude;
• Strong skills in planning, administration, organising and prioritising;
• Risk aware and able to escalate issues when necessary;
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Affinity with SNVs mission and with the Agriculture and Renewable Energy

Relevant Experience

• Proven experience in providing business development and marketing support to companies
• Proven experience in developing bankable business plans for starting and existing companies
• Proven experience in Renewable Energy or Agriculture sector (highly preferable)