Assistant, Capital Markets at FSD Africa

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Created in , FSD Africa is a £30 million financial sector development programme or ‘FSD’ based in Nairobi. It is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). FSD Africa aims to reduce poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by building financial markets that are efficient, robust and inclusive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS Programme Management and Portfolio AnalysisSupport the team across all elements of the project management cycle including project design, approval document preparation, preparation of terms of reference and tracking of progress on projects. Support the team in preparation of concept notes, project summaries and/or proposals as required for procurement or for approval by management, investment committee or board as may be required.Take part in relevant pillar meetings and maintain records of such meetings to ensure follow – up and implementation of action items where relevant.Analyse the capital markets portfolio and prepare reports for presentation at relevant forums such as the Capital Markets Pillar strategy sessions.Provide input and support in the migration process and implementation of the ERP system.Provide support in tracking, monitoring, and reporting on pillar risk matters.As required, provide support in resource planning, budget analysis and management. Fundraising SupportProactively support the pillar’s fundraising efforts to ensure identification, recording and pursuit of relevant fundraising opportunities. Maintain and track the pillar fundraising database and share periodic updates on progress made in the fundraising efforts.Support the team’s response to fundraising opportunities for example through undertaking of detailed research, development of concept notes or proposals. Research and Capital Markets CollateralSupport in undertaking of research and development of relevant collateral required by the team to achieve the pillar’s strategic knowledge management objectives. Support the maintenance of the Capital Markets knowledge management database and leverage data and information from the database for various operational and strategic objectives.Prepare presentations and documentation as well as other analytical pieces and collateral required by the Capital Markets Pillar for stakeholder engagements.Support the development of the capital markets impact report.Support the development of collateral required for capital markets events such as concept notes. Results Tracking and Impact AnalysisEnsure monitoring and evaluation of results is robust and relevant e.g., through timely data collection and active maintenance of a results tracker. Support with impact analysis of capital markets project as part of periodic pillar report or to inform reporting to external parties.Support in tracking and ensuring the completeness and timeliness in submission of periodic reports submitted by implementing partners.Maintain and update the capital markets results tracker and share regular updates on the tracker as required by the team or with other stakeholders such as the Development Impact team. Communication for impactSupport the pillar’s communications and knowledge sharing activities and initiatives. Work with the Capital Markets Pillar team members to collate content for the FSD Africa quarterly newsletter.Work with project teams to support the execution of communication strategies and ensure website updates for respective projects.Support the Capita Markets Pillar team members in drafting and disseminating communications to stakeholders.Support the pillars knowledge management initiatives including working with the project teams and the communications team to provide support in hosting webinars, forums, workshops, or conferences, develop brochures or other relevant publications. PERSON SPECIFICATIONSQualifications and Education Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related fields Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills 1 year of working experience in the developing economies, preferably in Africa.Excellent written and spoken EnglishCreative thinker with a passion for economic and social development through private sector investment.Appreciation of the capital markets with some practical work experience in the capital markets.