ESME Financial Analyst Job in Kenya - GVEP International

Job Title: ESME Financial Analyst

Reports to: GVEP International Regional Manager Africa

Based in: GVEP International Africa Regional Office, Kiganjo House, Rose Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose

This is a fixed term contract (20 months) to support the Africa Regional Office in managing the ESME programme under the World Bank-administered Russian Fund.

The fund is for supporting Energy SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen their capacity to provide energy services to poor communities in the SSA region.

GVEP International has $5m in funding to provide technical assistance, business development services and assistance in accessing finance for SMEs in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Mali and Senegal.

Government agencies in these countries also receive funding from the Trust Fund to support SMEs through specific programmes which GVEP International has helped design.

The primary focus of the GVEP International programme is on assisting eligible SMEs and energy infrastructure projects to access the support being provided through government agencies and ensuring they become sustainable and successful enterprises.

Activities also extend to assisting SMEs and projects to qualify for finance from other sources, e.g. other government initiatives, donor programmes, banks and external investors. Follow up with these various enterprises to enable them to realise their potential is a key part of the GVEP
International work plan agreed with the World Bank.

The Role

The ESME Financial Analyst will be an integral member of the team supporting the implementation of the ESME programme. In addition to financial analysis and financial structuring of SMEs and projects which may be supported under the programme, the Financial Analyst will assist in due diligence processes, monitoring and evaluation exercises, and perform ongoing financial support.

These services will be provided in cooperation with other ESME SME support staff including those with technical (engineering) and SME development (strategic consulting, operational advisory) expertise. The post holder will report to the ESME Programme Manager, who will also be based in the Africa Regional Office in Nairobi.

Main responsibilities include:

Assist in all stages of the ESME grant investment process:

Pre-investment: assistance in creation and refinement of financial statements, financial models, business plans, and other market and business analysis.Investment: business valuation, transaction structuring, due diligence.Post-investment: oversight and ongoing support of SMEs including financial and strategic planning, finance and accounting support, tax and legal support, and monitoring and reporting (particularly financial).Close and effective coordination and communication with ESME Programme Manager, as well as ESME programme staff at the GVEP London headquarters.

Requirements:

Educated to a post graduate degree (MSc/MA) level in a related field.3-7 years experience in financial and valuation analysis and due diligence. Qualified candidates may have an buy-side investment background including private equity, venture or risk capital investing or corporate development. They may also have applicable sell-side experience in investment banking, transaction advisory services, or strategic or management consulting. Prior experience working in Africa or with SMEs is preferred but not required.Experience in the energy sector including renewable energy project financing and grant, equity and debt investments.Extensive experience creating and refining business plans, financial statements, and cash flow models.High level of profeciency in valuation and quantitative analysis.Refined communication and personal presentation skills.Refined PowerPoint skills.A can-do and collaborative mindset – comfort with the ambiguities and demands of a rapidly evolving environment.High level of inter-personal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, SMEs and other stakeholders.The position may require some travel in particular within East Africa, and occasionally to West Africa.

To apply please send your CV plus a covering letter (in English) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specification to east.africa@gvepinternational.org

Deadline for applications submission is 31 March, 2011.

Interviews will be held on: 11/12 April in Nairobi.

GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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