Investment Analyst

About FSDT

FSDT is seeking applications for the position of Investment Analyst (2 positions).

Program & Duty Station

Finance for Growth Program, Dar es Salaam

Reports To

Head of Policy, SME & Inclusive Finance

Salary

TZS 4.0 to 5 million Gross pay per month

About the Role

A member of the Green and Circular Economy Team, the Investment Officer will conduct analysis and provide recommendations to the Investment Committee on investments proposals/business plans submitted by micro-enterprises conducting green and circular activities. The Officer will also monitor the performance of microenterprises that will be given a grant and or loan.

Key Responsibilities

I. Project Planning and Execution:

• Review of investment proposals and business plans for recommendations to the Fund Manager, Investment committee and or Bank/Microfinance Institution.
• Provide targeted technical credit and investment analysis to support the Fund Manager in the investment review process, this includes reviewing, screening of applicants identified by the fund manager in accordance with the eligibility criteria, review of feasibility studies, collection of relevant data to enhance business plans and confirm project bankability, conducting technical due diligence, market assessment, financial advisory services, and project finance transaction structuring.
• Support to organize and facilitate key program activities related to project implementation, investment process, grants and portfolio management, Technical Assistant to Financial Institutions and Capacity building to MSMEs.
• Proactively monitor the performance of SMEs supported under the Program to ensure compliance with the investment policies and signed grant agreements by conducting site visits and reviewing grantees performance reports and provide regular feedback on the performance and update regularly risk and issue logs.

II. Organization and facilitation of Technical Assistance Programs:

• Support with the management to facilitate and coordinate the provision of Technical Assistance to Financial Service providers.
• Conduct field missions to the project sites, to meet, interview and gather pertinent data and information from the beneficiaries
• Provide specialist input to and ensure Technical Assistance Programs are responsive to the needs of FSPs and participating stakeholders.
• Support and ensure timely delivery of Technical Assistance programs.

III. Capacity building and knowledge management

• Provide support for the program capacity building and training program, ensuring program knowledge generation and dissemination, including support to the development of Business Management tools and toolkits, case studies, briefs, research documents, and client impact evaluations.
• Provide specialist input and ensure effective development and application of the processes tools to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, training, and scaling up of the program, building the capacity of Regulators, Policymakers and MSMEs.
• Support and ensure timely delivery of Capacity Building and Training programs.

IV. Capacity building and knowledge management

• Develop and maintain relationships with Business Development Service Providers, Banks, and Microfinance Institutions and other local stakeholders to ensure a coordinated market approach to the Finance for Growth Program resulting in a project pipeline and/or strategic partnerships.
• Support the implementation of co-financing relationships with Financial Institutions and equity investors; nurture relationships and manage activities needed to secure co-financing of supported investments/grantees.

Role Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field supplemented with relevant credit/investment/financial analysis experience.
• Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Banking, or related areas (Added Advantage)

Relevant Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in credit analysis or investment analysis of Micro-Small and Medium enterprises in a microfinance institution, bank, Non-Bank Financial Institution or Impact Fund program.
• Evidence of having conducted proposal evaluation, financial analysis, credit review and credit portfolio management, and MSME capacity building programs.
• Strong understanding of Credit Management Cycle, Portfolio Management and SME Capacity Building Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Office products, capacity in web-based management tools.
• Presentation and communication skills; including good written and spoken English and Swahili

Personal Characteristics

• Commitment & Drive for Results:You have values and personal ambitions that are aligned with FSDT’s goals to support the financial sector to offer inclusive and sustainable financial solutions.
• Initiative & DecisivenessYou have a strong sense of ownership: taking personal responsibility for work, the impact we are seeking, and the achievement of critical higher-level goals. You are proactive in seeking out information or resources necessary for success, and you’re able to overcome problems or obstacles with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Learning & InnovationYou continually improve your skills and knowledge and role-model a personal commitment to professional development. You are quick to recognise opportunities or new ideas and make use of them in your own work; and you respond to a new situation, or tough feedback, by learning, adapting and improving.

Application Deadline

17th February 2025

FSDT is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and enhances innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us in building a respectful and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.