Head of Human Resources at Zalego Academy

Zalego academy is an Industrial, skill-based ICT training center . Our focus is on building capacity, creating job opportunities and mentoring upcoming entrepreneurs. Our goal is to significantly reduce the rate of UN-Employment in East & Central Africa.

To support our work, Financial Access East Africa is looking for a full-time Assistant Manager, Business Development & Support with a strong financial background who can support both our advisory and technology business.

Responsibilities include the following amongst others:

• Create and manage documentation and reports for projects and client assignments.


• Collect, verify and analyze data and information to suit the direction of a project.


• Support Project Managers with the development of project budgets and workplans.


• Track, forecast, and report on project progress including key performance and impact metrics.


• Conduct research on agri value chains in Africa and South East Asia.


• Support the data team with data analysis, financial modelling, and development of risk assessment and credit scoring models.


• Support our financial institution analytics and impact assessment activities.


• Support regional business development for FACS and fintech subsidiary LendXS in Africa.


• Assist in the proposal writing process, pre-project implementation, and stakeholder management activities.


• Support the wider team, across countries, with ad hoc research and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Project Management, or any other related field.


• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in project management, international business, financial consulting, investment, or financial analysis, preferably with an international institution.


• Active interest in emerging markets, agri-finance and/or development finance.


• Strong analytical skills and highly experienced with financial modelling in Excel. Experience in R/STATA/SPSS or other statistical software will be considered a plus.


• Ability to multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail in a time sensitive environment.


• Self-driven and team player who can also work independently.


• Knowledge of financial terminology preferred.


• Fluency in English (speaking and writing).


• Flexible, hands-on, and self-motivated.

The offer

• Stimulating, dynamic, and international work environment.


• Market-conform salary.


• On-the-job learning experience.


• Opportunities for professional and personal growth


• Starting date: as soon as possible.

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