Bachelor's Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Development Finance; Economics; Business Management; Project Management; Project Finance, or related field.
Postgraduate qualification or internationally recognized certification in Project Finance; Project Management or related field would be advantageous.
A minimum of 7 years' experience and track record working with local economic development programmes in respect of undertaking appraisals of applications for grant funding, managing the contracting process for the projects approved for grant funding, and the periodic monitoring performance of projects.
At least 5 years' experience in a middle management position.
At least 7 years' experience and track record in respect of economic project development and support.
Strong economics background (Development/Behaviour/Micro with experience in active labour market interventions.
Strong financial background, in respect of financial analysis of project financial models and knowledge of different economic sectors.
Calling all project management specialists with experience in development finance, impact investing, grant management, social impact programmes and project management to apply for a position at the Jobs Fund.
To provide strategic and technical advice in the management of the Jobs Fund portfolio of projects and contribute to the knowledge and learning agenda of the Fund.
Management of Funding round including application, appraisal and approval.
Conduct research and provide strategic inputs on the design of the fund and future funding initiatives and develop impact assessment criteria.
Assist with the origination of projects to strengthen the Jobs Fund Project Pipeline.
Select high-impact projects aligned to the term sheet, Jobs Fund policies and knowledge outcomes.
Provide quality assurance on allocated projects including admin support related to project decision records, minutes etc.
Support staff and applicants.
Analyze the application financial model and advise on an appropriate structure.
Input Financial Research and funding requirements into the Term Sheet and application appraisal documents.
Analyzing annual Financial Statements (AFS) and management Accounts and interpreting ratios.
Assist with the Financial Appraisals.
Analysis of the Applicant's past Annual Financial Statements, cash flows and cash flow projections.