Analyst

SNV Vietnam is looking for an Analyst, based in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, or Vietnam (flexible) 

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works 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 – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, renewable energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+.

SNV is seeking a qualified Analyst for the UNCDF Shaping Inclusive Finance Transformations (SHIFT) and CleanStart South East Asia External Fund Manager project.

Responsibilities:

• Market Scoping, identification and recommendations on thematic areas for the fund windows
• Conduct analyses of possible connections with suitable private equity, venture capital, impact investors, angel networks and other sources of commercial funding, in order to assist grant recipients to scale up their successful innovative ideas;
• Develop Request for Application (RFA) and facilitate launch for soliciting detailed proposals
• Engagement with potential grantees, and development of due diligence reports comprising technical, regulatory, institutional, financial and on-field verification aspects (as required), for submission to the Fund Investment Committee
• Assist selected partners in identifying opportunities with others, including recommending or fostering strategic, financing or technical partnerships, and encourage public and private sector engagements;
• Crowd-in investors and partnerships for scaling up grantee projects as part of exit strategy
• Revision of Operational manual and detailing of technical aspects, updating and additions of formats and templates, as required from time to time
• Assist Fund Coordinator in developing annual work plans and overall fund plans
• Support any other tasks as requested by the Senior Analyst/Team Leader

Candidate profile:

• The equivalent of a master’s degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience; For candidates without a master’s degree, an additional three years of experience is required to qualify for this position
• Have worked in the financial sector, with focus on microfinance and micro and small enterprises
• Have undertaken microfinance related market assessments and due diligence of financial institutions
• Good in report writing, process mapping, and development of manuals
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating development of business plans and proposals
• Should have knowledge of gender issues
• Proven capacity to work with teams operating at a distance;
• Excellent (English) communication (written and oral);
• Have working experience in South East Asia, preferably in CLMV countries

Contract Duration:  full-time assignment for 24 months, with the possibility of an additional three year extension. 

How to apply: Please send your application letter stating your applying position, experience and motivation to apply for this position, and CV to Manoli Strecker, Business Development Manager, at [email protected] by 28th September 2015.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

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