Investment Officer – Lines of Credit and Guarantees

ROLE SUMMARY:
The Investment Officer LoC supports the deployment and management of Lines of Credit (LoC) to partner
Financial Institutions (Fis) to enhance their ability to provide accessible and affordable credit to agribusinesses and
farmers. This role is vital for ensuring that LoC products are effectively utilized to foster growth and promote
financial inclusion with the agricultural sector.

REPORTS TO: Investment Manager LoC
SUPERVISES: None

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business
Administration, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.

Experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, financial structuring, or agribusiness finance.
• Experience in working with financial institutions, particularly in developing financial products and risk mitigation strategies.
• Previous exposure to agribusiness financing or development projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Familiarity with the agricultural sector and financial challenges faced by agribusinesses and smallholder farmers.
• Understanding of the financial services landscape in Uganda.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in agribusiness financing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective reporting and client engagement.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including financial institutions, clients, and internal teams