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The document describes a Project Manager position with Advans Cameroun, a microfinance institution, to develop their value chain finance activity. Specifically:
1) The Project Manager will be responsible for developing Advans Cameroun's value chain finance activity from feasibility studies through piloting and expanding the program.
2) Key responsibilities include conducting market studies, defining the strategy and implementation plan, setting up partnerships, coordinating relevant departments, monitoring results and training local staff.
3) The ideal candidate has a master's degree in rural economics or related field, 5-8 years of experience in financial institutions, expertise in agricultural finance, and skills in project management, teamwork, and communication.
The document describes a Project Manager position with Advans Cameroun, a microfinance institution, to develop their value chain finance activity. Specifically:
1) The Project Manager will be responsible for developing Advans Cameroun's value chain finance activity from feasibility studies through piloting and expanding the program.
2) Key responsibilities include conducting market studies, defining the strategy and implementation plan, setting up partnerships, coordinating relevant departments, monitoring results and training local staff.
3) The ideal candidate has a master's degree in rural economics or related field, 5-8 years of experience in financial institutions, expertise in agricultural finance, and skills in project management, teamwork, and communication.
The document describes a Project Manager position with Advans Cameroun, a microfinance institution, to develop their value chain finance activity. Specifically:
1) The Project Manager will be responsible for developing Advans Cameroun's value chain finance activity from feasibility studies through piloting and expanding the program.
2) Key responsibilities include conducting market studies, defining the strategy and implementation plan, setting up partnerships, coordinating relevant departments, monitoring results and training local staff.
3) The ideal candidate has a master's degree in rural economics or related field, 5-8 years of experience in financial institutions, expertise in agricultural finance, and skills in project management, teamwork, and communication.
Context On the strength of more than 15 years experience in microfinance, Horus Development Finance created Advans in 2005 with the backing of several major international Development Finance Institutions. Advans mission is to build a network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in developing and emerging countries in order to cater to the financial needs of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and low-income populations, which have limited or no access to formal banking services.
The Advans group currently spans eight countries: Cambodia, Cameroon, Cte dIvoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan and Tanzania. Advans MFIs serve more than 470,000 clients for an outstanding loan portfolio of more than EUR 240 million and a deposit base of EUR 109 million; the group employs more than 4,300 staff.
Advans Cameroun was the first institution set up by Advans, in 2007, and it currently serves 38,700 clients, through 14 branches covering the main cities. It already offers loan products adapted to the needs of small individual farmers and it is looking to significantly develop this particular activity. In order to fulfil this goal, Horus is seeking a Project Manager in Agri Value Chain Finance. This 18-month mission is based in Duala, Cameroon, and includes frequent trips within the country. The position is to be filled by December 2014.
Role/Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the institutions CEO, and working in close collaboration with its Rural Finance Unit, the Project Manager will be responsible for the entire development of the Value Chain Finance activity, from the feasibility study to implementation of a pilot scheme and the network roll-out. In addition, the Project Manager will actively contribute to the improvement and strengthening of existing agriloans products based on an analysis of lessons learned during the two years of activity.
His/her responsibilities include: Carrying out market studies on main agricultural productions in Cameroon to identify opportunities for Value Chain Finance; Defining the Value Chain Finance strategy, business plan, and implementation plan for presentation to the Management and Board; Setting-up partnerships with key stakeholders of each sector for implementation of Value Chain Finance mechanisms; Leading and coordinating the efforts of all relevant Advans Cameroun departments (IT, marketing, risks, HR, etc.) to design adequate products, processes, controls, training material and courses, marketing strategy, reporting standards, etc. for the successful launch of a Value Chain Finance pilot; After completion of the pilot, preparing the roll out plan and supervising its implementation; Constantly monitoring results and performances and making adjustments if required; As part of the implementation, actively participating in the training of local staff and making sure that the necessary skills are transferred to the Cameroonian manager
identified to take over the development of the Value Chain Finance activity at the end of the Project Managers assignment.
Throughout his assignment, the Project Manager will be supported by Horus consultants who are based at the head office in France.
Qualifications and/or experiences required Masters degree in the field of rural economics, banking and finance or any related field; Five to eight years experience in regulated financial institutions (banks or microfinance institutions); Expertise in agricultural finance; Good understanding of the characteristics and dynamics of the agricultural sector in developing countries, and Africa in particular. Desired skills Very good organization, planning and analytical skills; Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate with internal and external partners; Project management skills; Ability to work well in a team and work under pressure with tight deadlines; Pragmatism and capacity to learn new subjects quickly; Fluency in French and good command of English.
You will find more information on our websites www.advansgroup.com and www.horus- df.com
To apply: Please go to the Job Opportunities page of our website www.horus-df.com. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.