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).

The Company 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:

The Project Coordinator will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight over the MESO WASH Fund. The PC is responsible for ensuring timely and successful implementation of the Fund, oversight and reporting of activities, and project deliverables. The PC interacts directly with Country Director and manages relationships with donor, partner financial institutions and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

•   Liaise with Donor and Partner Financial Institutions to establish an efficient credit/lending facility for SMEs in the WASH sector
•   Fund Management & Team Leadership: ensuring fund management and lending guidelines are adhered to by Partner Financial Institutions to enhance sustainability of the fund
•   Lead the implementation of TA interventions for entrepreneurship development, business coaching, local NGO support, increasing financial literacy, etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Project Management, Water & Sanitation or related discipline.
•   At least 12 years’ senior-level experience in managing large scale development projects in the area of capacity development, fund management, micro finance, entrepreneurship, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) etc. in Ghana & West Africa
•   Understanding of the wash sector and capable of suggesting interventions throughout the MESO financing structure
•   Possess a good understanding of financial markets in developing countries preferably Ghana
•   Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
•   Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders across various sectors (private, public, and donors)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 14 December, 2012