Technical Assistance Facility Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Recruitment Matters Africa

Recruitment Matters Africa
Recruitment Matters Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description
The TAF will be administered according to the Fund's TAF Policies and Procedures.

The TAF will support a range of project types relating to portfolio companies, including operational efficiency, environmental & social sustainability and optimal reporting.


Responsibilities:


  • Manage the identification and evaluation of relevant technical assistance ("TA") projects for the prospective portfolio company during the investment process. This responsibility includes participating in E&S due diligence for the investment and then presenting the proposed TA project to governing bodies of the Fund and the TAF.
  • Manage the full onboarding process for new TA projects, including (but not limited to) TA proposal preparation, RfP design and selection process for external consultants, all budget and price negotiations, including cost share between the TAF and prospective beneficiaries, and coordination of the TA project implementation for launch and execution activities.
  • Manage all reporting and monitoring functions, including (but not limited to) specific reporting to key TAF funders(actual and prospective)measuring goals, recipients, impacts and case studies.
  • Manage the annual audit of the TAF.
  • Assist in the administration of the TAF, including, for example invoicing
  • Maintenance and updating of the TAF Policy and Procedures, to ensure compliance with the requirements of the TAF's funders and alignment with the Fund's investment.
  • Monitoring compliance of the beneficiaries with the Fund's E&S policies and exclusion lists.
  • Maintain and update list of prospective consultants for different types of technical assistance project.
  • Support discussions with prospective incremental funders.

Key Skills:


  • Strong leadership and management skills,
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills,
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite,

Qualifications:


  • Experience working with or within microfinance institutions / IFIs is a plus.
  • Experience working in emerging markets; experience working in Africa is a plus.
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