Website Accion
About Accion
Accion is a pioneering global nonprofit that aims to create a fair and inclusive economy for the vast number of individuals who are underserved by traditional financial systems. Founded in 1961, Accion’s efforts focus on developing and scaling responsible digital financial solutions targeted at small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women. Its strategies involve targeted investments, advisory solutions, and thought leadership to establish cheaper, more accessible, and friendly financial solutions. Accion has worked with 299 financial service providers across 77 countries, impacting over 500 million individuals. More information about Accion’s impactful work can be found on their website.
About this Role
The role of a Consultant at Accion focuses on driving structured engagement and development of partnerships with financial service providers (FSPs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. This involves working within the framework of the ClimaFii Alliance, a five-year accelerator initiative led by Shell Foundation in partnership with Accion and BFA Global. The initiative aims to finance adoption of clean energy solutions for microenterprises in the region, by designing and deploying end-user financing products. The Consultant’s role is integral to strategy development, prospecting, and onboarding FSP partners to enhance access to climate-smart technologies for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Accion seeks individuals with deep experience in green finance and inclusive finance to accelerate collaborations with FSPs, enabling project implementation and pilots across target markets. The engagement includes landscape mapping, partnership development, and providing product support and pilot co-design. Key deliverables are structured with monthly, quarterly, and annual targets to ascertain progress and inform ongoing efforts.
Responsibilities
- FSP Landscape Mapping and Engagement
- FSP Engagement & Partnership Development
- Product Support & Pilot Co-Design
- Onboarding & Implementation Support
- Monitoring, Reporting & Learning
- Business Development & Fundraising Support
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in financial sector partnership development, inclusive finance, green/climate finance in sub-Saharan Africa, prioritizing Kenya, Uganda, or Nigeria
- Demonstrated experience in designing and mobilizing green finance solutions
- Track record of building and closing partnerships with FSPs
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks, credit guarantees, de-risking instruments, and business case development
- Experience supporting business development and fundraising in climate finance contexts
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multi-stakeholder teams
- Bi-lingual in English and French is an added advantage
Benefits
- Work in a global nonprofit with a mission-driven approach
- Opportunity to influence climate finance solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Engaging role with strategic partnership and engagement responsibilities
- Flexible remote working arrangement
- Collaborate with leading industry partners and stakeholders
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