Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Sector Specialist, Tea & Coffee Downstream.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the sub-sector policy development and contribute to efforts to formulate the Bank’s particular strategy relating to the assigned sub-sector.
• Map out opportunities within the sub-sector and guide the Bank in conversion of the same.
• Offer knowledge based sub-sector technical support to various Bank structures; branches, segments, treasury, corporate, exco, to enhance business growth and development.
• Participate in appraisal and processing of agricultural facilities within the assigned sub-sector.
• Responsible for portfolio growth, NPLs management and deposit mobilization within the assigned sub-sector.
• Act as a liaison officer for the Bank to industry associations, government bodies and other entities within your sub-sector.
• Coordinating Bank participation in events within the sub-sector ensuring value maximization.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Holder of a Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food sciences, Technology, agriculture finance or related field.
• A master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Any other professional qualification in technical analysis, Research, project management is an added advantage.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in the Food & Agriculture, five (5) of which must be in technical level of the sector and three (3) in management level within the sector.
• Experience in delivering high quality economic and technical analysis, research advice on specific F&A sector in support of the Bank’s business growth and development.
• Awareness of sub sector industry trends, technology, and developments and ability to convert the same into business opportunities for the Bank.