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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Soluti Finance East Africa Limited is a dynamic financial services provider focused on offering innovative and accessible solutions to individuals and businesses in East Africa. With a commitment to financial inclusion, the company’s mission is to empower clients through tailored financing options that enhance economic growth and development. Recognized for its reliability and customer-centric approach, Soluti Finance is known for its reputation in providing transparent, efficient, and competitive financial products.
The company fosters a work culture that encourages continuous learning, growth, and collaboration, offering employees valuable opportunities for career advancement in a flexible environment. Founded with the vision of expanding access to financial services in the region, Soluti Finance has evolved into a leading player in the industry, developing cutting-edge financial technologies to cater to diverse customer needs.
The company operates on a scalable business model, leveraging digital platforms to reach a broad customer base while maintaining strong relationships with local communities. With a growing presence in East Africa, Soluti Finance is committed to core values such as integrity, customer satisfaction, innovation, and community support. The company is dedicated to corporate social responsibility, contributing to community development initiatives and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit their website at Soluti Finance East Africa.
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Investment Analyst – Agriculture job at Soluti Finance East Africa Limited
Soluti Finance East Africa Limited
Job Description
Job Title: Investment Analyst – Agriculture
Organisation: Soluti Finance East Africa Limited “SOLUTI”
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
SOLUTI seeks to recruit an Investment Analyst – Agriculture – who will be responsible for the performance of the Institutional Agriculture loan portfolio and assist in the management and provision of technical advice and capacity building to SMEs, Micro finance Institutions and Producer Co-operative partners in the areas where SOLUTI operates. The Investment Analyst – Agriculture reports to the Operations Manager but works closely with other SOLUTI staff.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Market and promote agricultural related activities of SOLUTI in the region.
Identification and appraisal of potential Agriculture SMEs, Producer Organizations and Co-operatives for financing as per SOLUTI’s eligibility criteria.
Identification and appraisal of potential and existing Microfinance Institutions involved in agribusiness value chain financing as per SOLUTI’s eligibility criteria.
To grow the agriculture value chain portfolio as per set targets and conduct comprehensive reviews for its growth in the region.
Undertake periodic review of the Company’s Agricultural lending portfolio to ensure its continued relevance to smallholder farmers, prepare recommendations and action plan.
Identify and recommend other technical service providers along the value chains for Strategic partnerships.
Identify capacity building needs and recommend possible assistance for partners within the available resources.
Monitoring onsite and offsite the performance of the Microfinance partners involved in Agricultural value chain lending to ensure that they operate according to microfinance sound practices.
Provide technical reports on the performance of the partners Appraised/monitored to guide management decision making.
Contribute to ensuring that SOLUTI has a high portfolio quality at all times.
Assist in providing technical support to partners in areas where they performance gaps have been identified.
Prepare agriculture related reports as per different stakeholder requests and agreements.
Assist in the implementation and revision of SOLUTI’s policies and procedures together with tools to appraise and monitor the performance and impact of the partners.
Contribute to the Promotion of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) amongst all partners in the region.
Any other business that may be assigned to him from time to time.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The Investment Analyst must possess the following:
A good University degree in Agribusiness Management/ BSc. Agriculture from a recognized University.
A postgraduate qualification in business / finance fields is an added advantage.
Must demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in managing Agriculture lending operations and capacity building programmes at a senior level in a credible financial institution.
He/She is expected to be a proactive team player and strong strategic thinker with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in operations management (specifically in Agriculture related) in a financial institution.
High-level technical skills & understanding of Agriculture lending with a bias in Agri SME lending at both the local and international level are required.
The Investment Analyst- Agriculture should be conversant and ready to use various analytical tools to measure, evaluate and interpret institutional performance at all levels.
Other skills:
The Investment Analyst-agriculture should have the capacity to work independently in developing and implementing action plans guided by the company’s key Strategic objectives with minimal supervision.
He/She must be available and willing to travel extensively within the region, with excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Application with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and a detailed curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating contact details of 3(three) referees should be sent by email to soluticeo@solutifinance.org
Deadline: 23rd May 2025.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
