Investment Advisor - Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Africa
Objective of the Programme:
DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, titled StartUP!, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will improve support for early stage companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access financial capital, skills and professional networks required to grow and scale business ideas. The programme work with in-country intermediaries, such as incubators and investment funds, generating financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into early stage companies.
Scope of Work:
We are seeking applications from experienced investment experts for Investment Advisor positions in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The role will consist of working with investors and intermediaries delivering business services. On the investment side, work will entail, amongst other responsibilities, support with opportunity identification and due diligence, advising on investment facility/product structuring, equity and debt transactions, supporting the development of angel and venture capital investor networks, and generating awareness about opportunities with early stage companies. With intermediaries, the work will include assisting businesses with becoming investment ready, through business plan development, product advice, investor linkages, and deal facilitation.
Requirements:
- Approximately 10 years working in investment advisory/management, with a demonstrable track record in investment preparation/investment mobilisation.
- Expert knowledge of investment fund structures, and equity and debt investment instruments.
- Experience in conducting due diligence on investment opportunities, ability to advise/broker transactions, and build capacity of enterprises to receive investment, is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of the investment market in Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Previous experience with donor funded economic growth/financial services projects in Africa is desirable.
- Knowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageous.
- Proven leadership, management, and communication experience.
- Excellent English required.
- Excellent communication, presentation, networking and facilitation skills.
- Understanding of key approaches to monitoring & evaluation
Education:Degree qualified with relevant subject in Business, Investment, Finance, or Economic Development. MBA would be beneficial but not required.
Project Location:one person in each country, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa
**Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.**
