|
|
KPMG Jobs
Jobs in Africa » Jobs Africa » Careers in Africa
Country » Ethiopia
Country » Kenya
KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax and advisory.
AECF Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Specific Terms of Reference
The COO’s primary task will be to support the AECF Director in all matters relating to the AECF and its operations. He/she will ensure activities carried out contribute to the successful delivery of the Engagement as a whole against performance measures set out in the Fund Management Agreement between AGRA and KPMG.
In particular, the COO will be expected to bring senior management experience to the Engagement team and to use this experience to ensure that the AECF is managed professionally, efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications and experience
An undergraduate degree in business management, banking, agricultural economics or related discipline (a post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline would also be preferable), with at least 15 years experience in private sector or with a financial institution, ideally, experience in lending to, or investing in, agribusiness in Sub-Sahara Africa.
Accounting qualification such as CPA (K), ACA or ACCA would be a distinct advantage. Knowledge of the international development sector in Sub-Sahara Africa would be valuable.
Skills and attributes
Capable of building and sustaining relationships with senior professionals across a number of sectors and countries.
Strong financial and analytical skills.
Professional attitude to work and a clear work ethic.
Ability to plan and organise effectively and to work under pressure.
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please forward your application letter and CV giving details of your qualifications and experience quoting IDAS/2013/07 COO for the Chief Operating Officer position and IDAS/2013/08 EAD for the East Africa Director position on or before Friday 31 May 2013 to dasrecruit [at] kpmg.co.ke.
*Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted*
AECF East Africa Director (EAD)
Specific Terms of Reference
The EAD’s primary task will be to manage the operations of the AECF in Eastern Africa. Currently, this consists of a portfolio of about 50 projects (“investments” ranging from US$250,000 to US$1,500,000 each) in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia/Somaliland.
He/she will ensure activities carried out contribute to the successful delivery of the Engagement as a whole against performance measures set out in the Fund Management Agreement between AGRA and KPMG.
In particular, the EAD will be expected to bring senior investment management experience to the Engagement team and to use this experience to ensure that the AECF in Eastern Africa is managed professionally, efficiently and effectively.
The EAD, as a KPMG Director and a member of the Engagement Senior Management Team (SMT) will contribute to the success of the AECF as a whole.
Qualifications and experience
Graduate degree in business management, agricultural economics, banking, investment, accounting or related discipline (a post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline would also be preferable), with at least 15 years experience in private sector or with a financial institution, ideally, with experience in lending to, or investing in, agribusiness in Eastern
AfricInvestment banking experience and knowledge of the international development sector would be a distinct advantage.
Skills and attributes
Capable of building and sustaining relationships with project and project managers in the East African countries.
Strong analytical, facilitation and writing skills.
Professional attitude to work and a clear work ethic.
Time Inputs:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the East Africa Director (EAD) will be employed full-time on a 3 year contract with possibility of extension.
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please forward your application letter and CV giving details of your qualifications and experience quoting IDAS/2013/07 COO for the Chief Operating Officer position and IDAS/2013/08 EAD for the East Africa Director position on or before Friday 31 May 2013 to dasrecruit [at] kpmg.co.ke.
*Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted*
For more vacancies, see: Jobs in Africa » Jobs Africa » Careers in Africa
|
|
|
