Partner Operations Analyst at Babban Gona

Babban Gona is a high-impact, financially sustainable and highly scalable agricultural social enterprise that is part-owned by the farmers we serve.  In recognition of the impact it has achieved thus far, it is the first for-profit social enterprise in history and the first Nigerian organisation to receive the prestigious Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship is considered the equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize in the Social Entrepreneurship industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Partner Operations Analyst

Location: Lagos

About the Position

• Babban Gona seeks to hire a Partner Operations Analyst, an entry-level position for a curious and hardworking individual seeking an exciting opportunity in a fast paced internationally recognized social enterprise. 
• The selected individual will work alongside other members of Babban Gona’s Business Development team, reporting to the Head, Business Development, where they will be responsible for leading operations, strategy and communications with a major global fundraising partner. The position is based in Lagos with occasional travel. 

Responsibilities

• Create templates and post new loans on partner online platform
• Reconcile monthly repayment reports ensuring data quality and integrity
• Perform regular analysis using Excel to monitor funded loans and expirations
• Strategically communicate loan performance and impact to external portfolio managers and stakeholders located worldwide
• Act as primary point of contact for all partner related activities
• Formulate short and long-term strategies to maximize funding on partner platform
• Liaise across corporate finance, operations and business development functions to increase overall lending activity
• Train field staff on partner policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• At least 2 years’ work experience (including internships)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proven interest in agriculture and/or social entrepreneurship
• Willingness to travel as required
• Motivated self-starter with ability to lead projects from start to finish
• Fluent in English

Compensation & Benefits
Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] and Subject line as "Partner Operations Analyst"
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