4 Job Positions at Business Development Fund(BDF Ltd): (Deadline 9 June 2023)

4 Job Positions at Business Development Fund(BDF Ltd): (Deadline 9 June 2023)

Legal Specialist at Business Development Fund(BDF Ltd): (Deadline 9 June 2023)

JOB OPORTUNITY

Background 

The Business Development Fund (BDF) is implementing Access to Finance for Recovery and Resilience (AFIRR) and Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Projects. The two projects are both from World Bank and are for five years.

Among others AFIRR project is supporting the transformation of the partial credit guarantee with a view to enhance and scale up consumption of the partial credit guarantee by PFIs. To support the above transformation and ensure that the changes are communicated properly, a quality assurance program for Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window operations are implemented and achieve the targeted uptake, BDF needs staff in charge of relationship management on the two products.

Under the Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project, BDF is implementing a Matching Grant operation. A matching grant is a non-refundable financial support converted in kind to project beneficiaries to co-finance their eligible subprojects. To support the matching grant operations BDF needs additional staff to support the implementation of the project.

The following are the position:

LEGAL SPECIALIST

1. Purpose of the Position.

Legal Specialist will be responsible for monitoring all legal affairs on Project within BDF. S/he handle both internal and external legal concerns. S/he provides legal advice and support to all project’s operations. S/he is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, investigating potential legal issues, representing the organization in court, negotiating settlements, and advising on compliance with laws and regulations. He/she will also provide technical assistance to the technical departments, particularly in relation to legal aspects. The Legal Specialist reports to the CDAT Project Coordinator and will closely work with all other technical departments.

2. Main responsibilities

The key responsibilities will be, but not limited to the following:

• Assists in handling a range of legal matters in relations to the project’s operations;
• Provides legal advice on complex and critical issues related to the project’s operations, including providing strategic advice on the management of the overall compliance;
• Undertakes basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies, etc.
• Performs extensive legal research and analysis and prepares legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports and correspondence; provides legal advice to the BDF;
• Review, advise on and draft complex contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities, or legal motions/submissions and other legal documents; develops new legal modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances;
• Advise on and participate in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes, to include establishing strategy and approach, deciding on the legal text for terms and conditions of contracts, on the recommendations on the merit of claims;
• Identifies legal issues; drafts, reviews and advises on Judgments and Orders; responds or assists in the preparation of responses to complex legal inquiries and correspondence involving interpretation and application of administrative law; assists the Tribunal in producing accurate, comprehensive judgments by reviewing draft judgments for any inconsistencies or inaccuracies to ensure editorial uniformity prior to dissemination.
• Provides legal and ad hoc advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions and emerging issues, as required.
• Conducts extensive legal research and provides detailed analysis of cases and jurisprudence.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. 

3. Contract duration

The contract term is two years renewable upon satisfaction.

4. Qualification and professional experience

Master’s degree in law preferably commercial law, Business law or other related Fields. A Diploma/Certificate in legal practice a must.

The experience and skills shall include but not limited to the following

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, law enforcement, or related area is required.
• Experience in presenting and representing the work of an organization both in writing and orally is required.
• Experience in commercial law, Business law, contract law, organizational and administrative law, is desirable.
• Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity;
• Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines;
• Excellent written and spoken command of English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added value.

How to apply

Interested candidate should send their application file to the BDF Chief Executive Officer (including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors’ emails and telephone). The application should be submitted at BDF office or through email: [email protected] no later than 09/06/2023.

Done in Kigali, 24^th May 20

Vincent MUNYESHYAKA

Chief Executive Officer

Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist at Business Development Fund(BDF Ltd): (Deadline 9 June 2023)

JOB OPORTUNITY

Background 

The Business Development Fund (BDF) is implementing Access to Finance for Recovery and Resilience (AFIRR) and Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Projects. The two projects are both from World Bank and are for five years.

Among others AFIRR project is supporting the transformation of the partial credit guarantee with a view to enhance and scale up consumption of the partial credit guarantee by PFIs. To support the above transformation and ensure that the changes are communicated properly, a quality assurance program for Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window operations are implemented and achieve the targeted uptake, BDF needs staff in charge of relationship management on the two products.

Under the Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project, BDF is implementing a Matching Grant operation. A matching grant is a non-refundable financial support converted in kind to project beneficiaries to co-finance their eligible subprojects. To support the matching grant operations BDF needs additional staff to support the implementation of the project.

The following are the position:

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARD SPECIALIST

1. Purpose of the Position.

The Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist will ensure the compliance of Environmental and Social Safeguards in all BDF’s operations as per BDF’ Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS). S/he will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing environmental and social policies and procedures as well as reviewing and appraising received application for compliance with the national and World Bank E&S instruments. He/she will also provide technical assistance to the technical departments, particularly in relation to Environmental and Social Safeguard issues. The Environmental and Social safeguard specialist reports to the CDAT Project Coordinator and will closely work with all other technical departments.

2. Main responsibilities

Key roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Work closely with all stakeholders including but not limited to PFIs, local authorities, beneficiaries, and others to ensure the compliance of E&S safeguard standards;
• Conduct environmental and social safeguards assessments for subprojects proposals, including initial risk screening, mitigation measures and post finance monitoring activities;
• Ensure that key departments and countrywide BDF branches have sufficient knowledge and skills to implement the requirements of Environmental and Social Management System and other E&S Safeguards instruments;
• Prepare periodic reports (Monthly, Quarterly and annually) on the status of environmental and social compliance of investment projects funded under the CDAT project;
• Develop & provide quality control of training materials for internal staff and for PFIs & delivery of training on environmental aspects to internal staff and PFIs and maintaining training records.
• Identify and report on environmental and social safeguards implementation performance of sub-projects/investments, particularly those with high safeguards sensitivity;
• Contribute significantly to advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building, with regard to the National and World Bank’s environmental and social safeguards policies;
• Resolving environmental issues in case of non-compliance, and where needed, preparing a time-bound corrective action plan with specific follow-up procedures.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

3. Contract duration

The contract term is two years renewable upon satisfaction.

4. Qualification and professional experience

Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Social Development, or related field. A professional certificate in Environmental and social safeguards is an added value.

The experience and skills shall include but not limited to the following:

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in environmental and Social management sector;
• Familiarity with World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards Policies will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams and multiple groups of people;
• Excellent management of conflicts and ability to influence decision making at all levels;
• Mastery of computer skills sufficient to monitor the implementation of E&S aspects and prepare reports and presentation of results.
  • Results-oriented;
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to coordinate group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear;
  • An in-depth understanding of the local, regional and international social and environmental contexts and challenges;
  • Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with the World Bank funded project would be an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Excellent written and spoken command of English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added value.

How to apply

Interested candidate should send their application file to the BDF Chief Executive Officer (including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors’ emails and telephone). The application should be submitted at BDF office or through email: [email protected] no later than 09/06/2023.

Done in Kigali, 24^th May 20

Vincent MUNYESHYAKA

Chief Executive Officer

Customer Relationship Manager at Business Development Fund(BDF Ltd): (Deadline 9 June 2023)

JOB OPORTUNITY

Background 

The Business Development Fund (BDF) is implementing Access to Finance for Recovery and Resilience (AFIRR) and Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Projects. The two projects are both from World Bank and are for five years.

Among others AFIRR project is supporting the transformation of the partial credit guarantee with a view to enhance and scale up consumption of the partial credit guarantee by PFIs. To support the above transformation and ensure that the changes are communicated properly, a quality assurance program for Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window operations are implemented and achieve the targeted uptake, BDF needs staff in charge of relationship management on the two products.

Under the Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project, BDF is implementing a Matching Grant operation. A matching grant is a non-refundable financial support converted in kind to project beneficiaries to co-finance their eligible subprojects. To support the matching grant operations BDF needs additional staff to support the implementation of the project.

The following are the position:

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER 

1. Purpose of the position

Customer Relationship Manager is responsible for the relationships with Participating Financial Institutions mainly commercial Banks and MFIs, the design and promotion of the BDF Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window products, capacity building and assistance to the Participating Financial Institutions and other activities that lead to improving access to finance for MSMEs and Large businesses. The Customer Relationship Manager reports to the AFIRR Project Coordinator and will closely work with all other technical departments.

2. Main responsibilities

The key responsibilities of Customer Relationship Management will be, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure that agreements between BDF and Participating Financial Institutions are signed on time and are in compliance with Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window Policy and Procedures Manuals and other guidelines. Respond to any questions the PFIs may have regarding the changes to the guarantee agreement.
• Review guarantee/Bridge Lending facility applications for completeness and compliance with the existing Policy and Procedures Manual/agreement.
• Communicate to the PFI the Investment Committee decision on guarantee/Bridge Lending Window applications and claims for compensation on defaulted loans received. In case of referral or rejection, provide further information.
• Collate, review and report on customer requests and complaints by escalating to relevant staff, resolving those where possible, and conducting follow ups to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Act as the main contact on all guarantee issues between BDF and Partner Financial Institutions. In line with Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window; plan and implement customer relationship management training/sensitization programs for BDF’s staff in line with customer expectation, the identified training needs and the BDF`s customer service strategy.
• Support BDF management to improve customer experience and evaluation of customer service operations and satisfaction levels.
• Recommend procedural, process, and policy changes required to meet corporate customer expectation/needs and generate periodic status reports.
• Participate in new Partial Credit Guarantee/Bridge Lending Window product development in order to meet the market expectation.
• Actively market guarantee/Bridge Lending Window products and effectively generate leads, create, and periodically update customer databases for potential and existing corporate customers and recommend solutions based on customer value.
• Ensure quality assurance and good customer service delivery on all guarantee/Bridge Lending Window operations (application and claims).
• Develop an ongoing outreach mechanism to loan officers and PFI management to discuss various issues related to the guarantee scheme and Bridge Lending facility on a regular (weekly/monthly) basis. An example would be a weekly/monthly email discussing subjects related to the two products. The purpose is to constantly remind lenders that the Partial Credit Guarantee and Bridge Lending Window are available for borrowers.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

3. Contract duration

The contract term is two years renewable upon satisfaction.

4. Professional, academic qualifications and experience 

Master’s degree in business management, Finance, business administration or other related fields. A professional qualification in Customer Care services would be an added value.

Experience shall include but not be limited to the following:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the banking sector and at least 5 years in working with customers.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of creativity and innovation.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Good problem solving and analysis skills.
• Excellent relationship building and networking.
• Ability to motivate the team into attaining goals.
• High customer service orientation.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Results-oriented, self-driven.
• Excellent written and spoken command of English and Kinyarwanda Knowledge of French is an added value.

How to apply

Interested candidate should send their application file to the BDF Chief Executive Officer (including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors’ emails and telephone). The application should be submitted at BDF office or through email: [email protected] no later than 09/06/2023.

Done in Kigali, 24^th May 20

Vincent MUNYESHYAKA

Chief Executive Officer