Fund Manager-Zimbabwe Livelihoods and Food Security Programme: Market Development Component, Harare
Objective of the programme:
DAI is seeking experienced candidates for an upcoming Livelihoods and Food Security programme in Zimbabwe. The Market Development component of this larger Food Security programme will focus on scoping and understanding existing agricultural and livestock markets in order to promote effective systemic changes in the market systems, through careful fund management, and facilitating linkages between farmers, private sector actors and other stakeholder groups. Through emphasising the use of innovative interventions and utilising facilitative approach the programme seeks to achieve significant impact on the food and nutrition security of smallholder farmers in 12 districts. To achieve its objectives the programme will utilise a ‘Market Innovation Fund’ to support increased agricultural output through better market information and dissemination, contract farming and underwriting innovation costs to encourage private sector investment in the target sectors and districts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishing robust and transparent procedures for the Market Innovation Fund in line with donor guidelines
Develop the Fund eligibility criteria
Provide oversight of the two funds – challenge fund and policy facility – and ensure a relationship is maintained between both
Supervise grants officers
Manage day-to-day Fund management operations, including oversight of grantee financial performance and reporting
Develop sound risk management processes and systems for the Fund implementation
Develop sound project auditing interventions
Develop strategies for fraud mitigation
Work with different project members to keep abreast of Fund allocation and usage
Contribute to efforts in meeting donor reporting requirements as well as reporting to London home office Requirements:
A post graduate business degree and at least 7 years of senior management in finance or accounting
Previous experience managing challenge/grant funds on donor-funded projects, preferably in the agricultural sector
Solid risk and fraud management experience
Solid experience in managing large donor projects
Solid track record in developing robust fund management systems and processes
Understanding of key approaches to monitoring and evaluation of challenge and innovation funds and the delivery of value for money
Experience working in Africa. Experience from Zimbabwe would be an advantage
Fluency in English is essential
Excellent communication skills Project Location: The Project will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Length of the project: 4 years Anticipated Project Start date: April 2014 *Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.*
The recruiting organization (Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization’s website for its current status.