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6 Sep 2023

Intern Agribusiness at Finance in Motion

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Job Description

Finance in Motion is an impact investing advisor exclusively focused on development finance. We are one of the world’s leading asset managers in this field, advising funds with around EUR 1.9 billion in assets under management. Our Mission On behalf of public and private investors as well as international finance institutions, we focus on developing and advising scalable and commercially sustainable investment funds with the primary goal of achieving significant economic, social and environmental impact in emerging markets and developing countries. Our expertise includes micro, small and medium enterprise finance, housing finance as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy finance. We focus on identifying, analyzing, and monitoring partner institutions or projects through our advised funds. In addition, we provide partner institutions with high-impact and tailored technical assistance to maximize outreach efforts, coordinate and implement projects, manage risk, and promote the principles of Responsible Finance. With more than 180 staff from almost 40 countries, Finance in Motion has a strong market presence in the regions of Southeast Europe, South Caucasus, Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa. Our 16 regional offices are staffed with more than 60 local professionals who have an in-depth understanding of their respective markets. What we bring to the table Finance in Motion is a licensed asset manager according to German banking law (Kreditwesengesetz) and is supervised by the German federal financial supervisory agency (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, BaFin). Majority-owned by its management and staff, Finance in Motion’s other shareholder is the Apax Foundation – the charity of the global private equity firm Apax Partners.

Key responsibilities

  • Support in data collection for investment opportunities in sustainable agriculture and agro-processing practices that contribute to biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, and climate mitigation and adaption in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Support in assessment of risks/opportunities of agribusiness investments by use of data defined in bullet one.
  • Drafting and editing investment proposals for financial institutions and corporates.
  • Support data cleaning and monitoring received from partner institutions to maintain an up-to-date database.
  • Support in collection of data for certified agribusinesses in key countries of operation.

What we expect

  • Current enrolment in Bachelor/Master studies or degree in environmental studies, agricultural science, agronomy, or a related field;
  • Knowledge on agribusiness in Sub-Saharan Africa and their certifications processes such as Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or major export crops like tea, coffee, cocoa, cashew.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus), including ability to write clear, succinct reports.
  • Academic knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices in a wide variety of crops in Sub-Saharan Africa (including new production techniques and precision agriculture technologies).
  • Proactive personality with a solid track record of working by objectives and effective fulfilment of goals with little supervision.
  • Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and provide support cross-regions. Able to communicate ideas clearly, articulate issues and recommend solutions.


Method of Application

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Closing Date : 30 September. 2023





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