MSME & Economic Growth Specialist

Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Implementation & Project Follow-Up:

• Oversee implementation of economic development initiatives including MSME support programs and loan schemes
• Conduct regular follow-up on active loan programs, tracking disbursements, repayments and impact
• Coordinate with financial institutions to monitor loan performance and borrower compliance

2. Business Support & Capacity Building:

• Identify financing needs of MSMEs and match with appropriate loan products or grant opportunities
• Provide technical guidance to beneficiaries on loan application processes and financial management
• Organize financial literacy training for loan recipients to ensure proper fund utilization

3. Loan Portfolio Monitoring:

• Maintain up-to-date records of all loan program beneficiaries and their repayment status
• Conduct field visits to verify proper use of loan funds and business progress
• Identify and address delinquency issues in collaboration with lending partners

4. Access to Finance & Market Linkages:

• Develop partnerships with banks, microfinance institutions and alternative lenders
• Facilitate market connections for businesses that have received financial support
• Analyze loan program outcomes to recommend improvements

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Prepare regular reports on loan program performance including repayment rates and business impacts
• Track both financial metrics (repayment rates) and development outcomes (jobs created)
• Document success stories and lessons learned from financed businesses

6. Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as liaison between borrowers, financial institutions and program management
• Organize periodic review meetings with lending partners to assess program effectiveness
• Address challenges in loan delivery and propose solutions

7. Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze loan program data to identify trends and recommend adjustments
• Develop strategies to improve loan uptake and repayment performance
• Propose innovative financing solutions based on market needs

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the Agi-Food sector or MSME development.
• Strong understanding of market assessments, capacity-building, and grant management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).