Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust

Investments Officer

Agriculture, Farming Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description


Deadline: 22nd October 2021
Location: Harare

Job Summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Investment Officer at a local institution whose mandate is to facilitate access to finance for players in the agricultural sector. This position reports to the Investments Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The position exists to receive facility applications, file, capture, maintain and retrieve facility applications records and supporting documentation in the Facilities Management Systems for processing , analysis and reporting; carry out due diligence checks, assess, analyse and evaluate credit risk on received project proposals; process the facility request and prepare facility proposal report for review and evaluation by the Investments Manager for consideration by the granting authorities; ensure sound portfolio management, capacity building of target beneficiaries, timely revenue collections and facility repayments for the portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facility Applications Receipt and documentation
• Facility Requests and Applications Processing
• Investments, Credit and Loans Portfolio Administration & Filling
• Investments, Credit and Loans Portfolio Management & Monitoring
• Manages and supervises all credit and loans operational process to ensure compliance with the Investments, Credit and Loans operational policy and procedures manual.
• Portfolio Risk Management, Monitoring and Reporting, and recommends timeous corrective actions to table for consideration.
• Administration of Departmental Travel and Subsistence Payments Processing & Justification.
• Research and analyses business development opportunities
• Assists in capacity building and preparation of business development proposals write ups and presentations.
• Assist the Investments Manager in developing and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Reviews and evaluates performance of implementing partners and collaborative stakeholders.
• Facilities Management System management
• Carries out and participates in Project Sites Verification and Monitoring Visits and Meetings
• Manages and supervises all collateral and security perfection documentation and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Banking & Finance/Development Finance/ Development Studies/ Project Management or Equivalent is required.

Experience: • 3 years investment banking or project management experience including analysing and appraising investment and credit facility proposals.

How to Apply

• To apply, send your application letter and resume to: loansofficer02@gmail.com