We are hiring!
Are you our new Investment Associate?
Do you have experience in impact investing in Sub-Saharan Africa? Are you passionate about investment and data analysis? Then this is your call for action! We are currently looking for an investment associate to join our team at The BESTSELLER Foundation.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
You’ll work closely with the team to source, screen, evaluate, and structure new investments, as well as support the on-going monitoring and reporting of the portfolio; and
support value creation initiatives for the portfolio.
New Investments
Sourcing and screening new investment opportunities
Supporting, and occasionally leading due diligence processes
Supporting, and occasionally leading the structuring of investments
Portfolio Management
Managing selected portfolio engagements
Supporting the on-going implementation of the foundation’s measuring and reporting framework
Exploring peer-to-peer learning and portfolio cross-fertilization potential between individual portfolio engagements
Value creation
Support in the implementation of portfolio value creation initiatives, such as technical assistance, market intelligence, venture building support, etc.
Support the development and advancing of partnerships with industry associations, co-investors, grant providers, and other key stakeholders
WHAT YOU BRING
2-5 years of experience in impact investing in Sub-Saharan Africa; perhaps you’ve worked for an intermediary advising multiple clients and structuring deals, perhaps you’ve been an investment analyst at a fund, or perhaps you’ve worked for a start-up
Demonstrable expertise in investment and data analysis
Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
Curiosity and comfortability working in different cultural contexts
Team-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results
WHAT WE OFFER
A competitive compensation package, a flat organisational structure, and a fun team, where everybody contributes to the development of the foundation.
LOCATION
Preferably Kigali, Rwanda (with an existing work permit)
HOW TO APPLY
Your application is much welcomed as soon as possible, but no later than May 31st. We evaluate incoming applications on a rolling basis.
Please submit your application to info@bestsellerfoundation.org