Senior Programme Manager - Sudanese SMEs/Investment – Sudan / Nairobi
about 6 hours ago
Full time role
In-person · Khartoum, Khartoum, SD
NB: Experience managing funded programmes (over the value of EUR 12M), with specific experience in Sudan is key!
Are you driven by a genuine desire to make a difference? Do you have solid private sector development experience and specifically know the commercial agri space like the back of your hand? We are on the lookout for an influential Senior Program Manager to lead the implementation of our client’s operations in Sudan, acting as the primary liaison with the government, donor partners, and local business sector. You need to have gravitas and are someone who has overseen programmes with eagle eye precision to ensure the success of the programme and its learnings. You understand the full programme life-cycle and know how to get the cogs into motion!
Our client, a top NGO who are all about effecting change, they are committed to financing innovative SME enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa to promote economic growth and resilience in rural communities.
As an ideal candidate you possess a strong private equity background, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in supporting SMEs (in the private sector). Your familiarity with the Sudanese market and its key stakeholders (public and private) enables you to effectively identify and onboard support businesses. You excel in addressing challenges, designing effective advisory frameworks, and managing a competitive challenge fund for SME engagement within the agri and energy space.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference in developing regions, this is your opportunity. Can you really afford to miss out on this opportunity? We think not – apply NOW!
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Are you driven by a genuine desire to make a difference? Do you have solid private sector development experience and specifically know the commercial agri space like the back of your hand? We are on the lookout for an influential Senior Program Manager to lead the implementation of our client’s operations in Sudan, acting as the primary liaison with the government, donor partners, and local business sector. You need to have gravitas and are someone who has overseen programmes with eagle eye precision to ensure the success of the programme and its learnings. You understand the full programme life-cycle and know how to get the cogs into motion!
Our client, a top NGO who are all about effecting change, they are committed to financing innovative SME enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa to promote economic growth and resilience in rural communities.
As an ideal candidate you possess a strong private equity background, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in supporting SMEs (in the private sector). Your familiarity with the Sudanese market and its key stakeholders (public and private) enables you to effectively identify and onboard support businesses. You excel in addressing challenges, designing effective advisory frameworks, and managing a competitive challenge fund for SME engagement within the agri and energy space.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference in developing regions, this is your opportunity. Can you really afford to miss out on this opportunity? We think not – apply NOW!
Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our LinkedIn page and subscribe to our mailer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assemble and lead a team of portfolio officers, ESG compliance personnel, and support staff in collaboration with operational teams based in East Africa
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies with local partners to ensure that the SME sector, government stakeholders, and donors are informed about the programme's life cycle
- Build a strong relationships with donors to facilitate collaboration with other SME development initiatives in the region
- Identify and engage with technical partners, including financial institutions and business service providers, to design and deliver essential support services for the programme
- Navigate the complex Sudanese political environment to ensure the programme's uninterrupted progression without external disruptions
- Oversee the preparation process for applicants presenting to the Investment Committee, including crafting persuasive investment proposals and assisting project sponsors throughout the selection journey
- Ensure a transparent and fair selection process for grantees, actively preventing the funding of individuals with political affiliations that could compromise the programme
- Monitor compliance of grantees with funding requirements, including environmental and social governance standards, in partnership with local consultants responsible for programme oversight