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Investment Analyst - Agriculture Portfolio at Development
Bank of Rwanda (BRD): (Deadline 19-07-2026)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only
National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development
agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth
contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and
human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices.
The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for
2024-2028 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction
enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by
supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful
socioeconomic development.
To deliver on its bold vision and impactful objectives, the
Bank’s expanded and refocused mandate is underpinned on four strategic focus
areas:
- Availing
transformational finance.
- Increasing
green financing for a resilient future.
- Driving
scale and impact.
- Fostering
innovation and technology.
To achieve its strategic mandate, BRD recognizes the importance
of strengthening its human and institutional capital to drive sustainable
development and ensure the Bank remains a center of excellence in the financial
sector.
BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and
disability norms. We promote gender-responsive practices. Qualified candidates
particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the
Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates
to fill the following positions:
- Investment
Analyst - Agriculture Portfolio (1)
Investment Analyst - Agriculture Portfolio
Background Information
Job Title: Investment Analyst - Agriculture
Portfolio Job Grade: JG G-Officer Institution: BRD Department: Business
Development Reports to: Senior Manager, Agriculture
Portfolio Purpose of the Job: The purpose of the job is to
identify, evaluate, structure, appraise and present agriculture and
agribusiness investment proposals to the relevant committees for review,
examination and approval, as well as to support the management of financed
projects. The role contributes to the Bank’s development mandate by promoting
viable, inclusive and sustainable investments across priority agriculture value
chains, including production, aggregation, storage, processing, input supply,
mechanization, irrigation and market access. Main Responsibilities of
the Job:
- Conduct
market, sector and value-chain research to identify bankable investment
opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness, including production,
aggregation, storage, processing, input supply, mechanization, irrigation
and export-oriented value chains.
- Monitor
agriculture sector trends, government priorities, policies, climate risks,
commodity price movements, seasonality and market developments to inform
pipeline creation, credit structuring and portfolio decision-making.
- Identify
and develop a pipeline of eligible agriculture and agribusiness projects
in line with the Bank’s objectives, including through client visits, PFIs,
cooperatives, aggregators, processors, government agencies and other
ecosystem actors.
- Build
and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers’
organizations, cooperatives, processors, exporters, input suppliers, government
institutions, development partners, PFIs and other financial institutions
to support collaboration and project origination.
- Provide
advisory support to clients and PFIs to strengthen business proposals,
improve project bankability, mitigate financing risks and support projects
from concept stage to investment readiness.
- Collect
and validate required project, financial, technical, market and
operational data from clients, PFIs and relevant stakeholders to support
timely analysis, appraisal and decision-making.
- Undertake
pre-appraisal analysis and site visits to assess project viability,
including production capacity, market access, management capacity,
collateral, environmental and social considerations, and alignment with
agriculture value-chain realities.
- Conduct
detailed technical, financial, environmental and social assessments of
agriculture projects, prepare appraisal reports, and submit
recommendations to the relevant Bank organs for review and approval.
- Assess
project risks, including production, market, climate, price, operational,
financial, regulatory and implementation risks, and propose appropriate
mitigation measures and financing structures.
- Monitor
approved agriculture projects and portfolio performance by collecting
implementation, repayment, impact and M&E data, resolving client
issues, preparing regular reports, and sharing lessons learned to improve
agriculture financing practices within the Bank.
Performance Indicators
- Quality,
completeness and timeliness of agriculture investment appraisal reports.
- Number
and quality of bankable agriculture and agribusiness opportunities
identified and developed.
- Timely
completion of pre-appraisal, appraisal and portfolio monitoring
assignments.
- Quality
of risk assessment and appropriateness of proposed mitigation measures.
- Effectiveness
of stakeholder engagement and client advisory support.
- Accuracy
and reliability of project, financial, technical and market analysis.
Working Relationships
- Agriculture
Finance Unit and relevant BRD departments.
- Farmers’
organizations, cooperatives, processors, exporters and aggregators.
- Government
institutions, development partners, PFIs and other financial institutions.
- Clients
and private-sector actors in agriculture and agribusiness value chains.
Professional, Academic Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in agronomy, finance, accounting, business administration or a
related field.
- At
least two years of relevant experience in agriculture finance, investment
analysis, project appraisal, agribusiness development, portfolio
management or a related field.
- Master’s
degree in agriculture sciences is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated
ability in building and managing client relationships.
- Ability
to conduct due diligence, analysis and structuring of agribusiness
projects.
- Demonstrated
flexibility and success in rapidly changing environments.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical
skills, attention to detail, ability to work with deadlines and schedules
and strong follow-through capacity.
Core Competencies
- Strong
financial, technical and market analysis skills.
- Good
understanding of agriculture and agribusiness value chains.
- Risk
assessment, due diligence and transaction structuring capability.
- Excellent
stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Strong
report writing, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability
to work independently, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
How to Apply
Interested candidate should submit their application no
later than 19 July 2026. Please click on the “Apply” button to
complete your application.
Only online applications shall be considered.
Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw
Address all applications to the Director, People, Culture
and Corporate Services of BRD.
The employment package is highly competitive and
attractive.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and
relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for Interviews.
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Done in Kigali, Friday July 8, 2026
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