BACKGROUND:

SNV Netherlands Development Organization is an International NGO with a long-term local presence in 38 developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services, thereby empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. Present in Ghana since 1992, SNV is organized in 3 sectors: Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

SNV is implementing a 5-Year WASH project with an objective to provide access to finance at both the household and MSME level. The project will also provide the technical assistance that MSMEs require to grow and be profitable. This will be funds channeled through a financial institution for on-lending to households & SMEs within the WASH sector. Households are expected to use the loans to obtain improved sanitation facilities in their homes whilst the SMEs are expected to use these loans for either working capital or for capital expenditure (to better offer WASH products and services to individuals).

Position Summary:

This position will assist the Project Coordinator to ensure that MESO WASH lending guidelines are adhered to by Partner Financial Institutions. The WASH finance Advisor will work closely with Financial Institutions in evaluation of SME Loan and innovation fund Applications.

Responsibilities:

•   Advise Financial Institutions (fund manager) on  business opportunities in the WASH sector suitable for financial support.
•   Work closely with Financial Institutions in evaluation of SME Loan and innovation fund Applications.
•   Consistently update the project team on status of lending to WASH SMEs (total applications versus disbursements) and ensure that lending targets for households and SMEs are met.
•   Provide support to SME capacity development programmes.
•   Support financial institutions in developing sustainable banking/lending products to SMEs in the WASH sector.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   An advanced degree in finance, management, Water & Sanitation, entrepreneurship or related discipline with at least 7 years’ experience in managing development projects.
•   Experience in WASH value chain development & finance, SME/Micro enterprise development or business planning will be an added advantage.
•   Knowledge of financial markets and MFI lending instruments and guidelines will be a distinct advantage.
•   Demonstrated understanding of value chain financing concepts and

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 14 December, 2012