Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The position reports to the Manager- Business Development and Strategy and is responsible for the effective undertaking of the formulation, implementation and review of business development programs in order to increase access to financing for MSMEs.

Key Result Area And Principle Accountabilities (Main Duties)
Business Development
• Undertakes effectively the development of the credit guarantee market, business and products in order to facilitate issuance of guarantees
Performance Reviews
• Undertakes effectively the Performance Review of financial Service providers in order to minimise capital deterioration of the organization
Partnerships
• Undertakes effectively the promotion and sustenance of partnerships with clients and stakeholders for MSMEs in order to facilitate their increased access to finances
Undertaking Appraisals
• Undertakes effectively the conduct of appraisals of MSMEs projects in order to determine their viability and achieve optimal financing

Data Collection And Collation
• Undertakes effectively the collection, analysis and collation of information in order to facilitate the development and review of the business plan
Research
• Undertakes effectively the conduct of research in order to generate information for decision making
Reports
• Undertakes effectively the preparation of annual and other reports in order to facilitate accountability.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience
• Full Form V/Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• A minimum of a Degree in Economics/Business Administration or equivalent
• Five (5 ) years’ relevant work experience preferably in a financial institution.

Competencies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to write analytical and technical reports
• Ability to make decisions and systematically resolve problems
• Experience in developing strategic and business plans.
• Extensive knowledge of the MSME lending market and an understanding of how a credit guarantee scheme can be a strategic response employed to increase financial inclusion for MSMEs.
• Thorough knowledge of financial markets and understanding of market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.

Personal Attributes
• Computer literate
• Innovative
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates with necessary qualifications, experience and personal attributes for the jobs should address their applications to:
• The Chief Executive Officer
• Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme Limited
• Corner Roan/Bishop Roads, Kabulonga
• LUSAKA
• And all applications accompanied by a curriculum vita (maximum five pages) and copies of certified academic and professional certificates must be received electronically via e-mail at Job.Opportunities@zcgs.co.zm  not later than 21st July, 2023. Only short – listed candidates shall be responded to.
• ZCGS will offer competitive employment conditions to the successful candidates.

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