This role encompasses responsibilities within the Anza Growth Fund Microfinance division, support for the Accelerator Program, and general Investment Facilitation.
Anza Growth Fund Microfinance
- Continuously review and refine the AGF strategy, including expansion to public lending opportunities within microfinance regulations.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of both investors and investment-ready businesses.
- Oversee the due diligence process for businesses applying for funding from AGF and other investors.
- Present due diligence findings and investment recommendations to the AGF Investment Committee.
- Manage loan disbursement and ensure efficient repayment tracking, including follow-ups with delinquent clients.
- Strengthen and formalize fund-level policies and procedures, including due diligence processes and Investment Committee guidelines.
- Enhance the operations, debt management systems, and IT infrastructure of the Anza Growth Fund.
Accelerator Program Support
- Train and support Business Development Advisors (BDAs) on investment readiness frameworks, financial templates, and AGF lending requirements.
- Provide strategic guidance to ensure BDAs effectively support entrepreneurs in preparing for investment.
Investment Facilitation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international investors interested in Tanzanian SMEs.
- Match investment-ready businesses from Anza’s accelerator programs with suitable investors based on mandate alignment.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should possess a degree in Finance, Microfinance, Accounting, Investment, Business, Economics, or a related field, coupled with at least 7 years of experience in deal sourcing, fund management, credit/loan management, or financial management. Fluency in both English and Swahili (spoken and written) is mandatory. Required competencies include experience in organizing investment data rooms (including financial model preparation) and excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging stakeholders.