Access to Finance Lead
Target Jobs · Recruitment
Full TimeAddis Ababa with regional travelseniorBanking & Insurance
Posted 1 day ago · Apply by Oct 23, 2026
Key facts
Location
Addis Ababa with regional travel
Employment
Full Time
Experience
senior
Openings
1
Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
About the role
Job Description – Access to Finance Lead
Program: GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION
Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
Location: Addis Ababa, with regional travel
Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
Reports to: Portfolio Delivery and Operation Manager
Supervises: None
JOB SUMMARY
• Leads the program’s access-to-finance workstream, connecting GPMs and gig workers with suitable financial products from partner banks, microfinance institutions, and fintech companies. • Helps marketplaces finance their growth and enables young workers to save, borrow, obtain insurance, and receive payments safely.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess the financing needs of GPMs and gig workers and identify gaps in available financial products.
• Build and manage partnerships with banks, microfinance institutions, fintech companies, and insurance providers.
• Co-design financial products such as working-capital loans, invoice financing, savings, micro-insurance, and digital wallets suited to gig workers’ income patterns.
• Prepare GPMs for financing by supporting loan applications, financial recordkeeping, and investor readiness.
• Promote financial literacy among gig workers in collaboration with the skilling team and service providers.
• Track loans, accounts opened, and financing mobilized in coordination with the MERL team.
• Report progress and risks to the Portfolio Delivery and Operation Manager.
Highlights
- Job Description – Access to Finance Lead
- Program: GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION
- Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
- Location: Addis Ababa, with regional travel
- Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
- Reports to: Portfolio Delivery and Operation Manager
- Supervises: None
- JOB SUMMARY
- Leads the program’s access-to-finance workstream, connecting GPMs and gig workers with suitable financial products from partner banks, microfinance institutions, and fintech companies. • Helps marketplaces finance their growth and enables young workers to save, borrow, obtain insurance, and receive payments safely.
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess the financing needs of GPMs and gig workers and identify gaps in available financial products.
- Build and manage partnerships with banks, microfinance institutions, fintech companies, and insurance providers.
- Co-design financial products such as working-capital loans, invoice financing, savings, micro-insurance, and digital wallets suited to gig workers’ income patterns.
- Prepare GPMs for financing by supporting loan applications, financial recordkeeping, and investor readiness.
- Promote financial literacy among gig workers in collaboration with the skilling team and service providers.
- Track loans, accounts opened, and financing mobilized in coordination with the MERL team.
- Report progress and risks to the Portfolio Delivery and Operation Manager.
Required qualifications
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.
- EXPERIENCE
- At least 7 years of experience in banking, microfinance, fintech, or financial inclusion programs. • Experience structuring SME or youth finance products in Ethiopia.
- SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of credit analysis and SME financing. • Strong partnership negotiation skills with financial institutions. • Knowledge of digital financial services and National Bank of Ethiopia directives. • Fluency in English and Amharic.
- Experience Level: Senior Level (minimum 7 years of relevant experience).
How to apply
Application Method: Email or Target jobs
Apply through Target Jobs by clicking the “Apply” button at the top of the job posting.
Apply through Email: hr@targetethiopia.com