Investment Manager – Airbel Ventures (Kenya)
Quick answer
International Rescue Committee is hiring a senior Investment Manager for Airbel Ventures in Nairobi, Kenya, with a focus on impact investing and early-stage companies.
- Role
- Investment Manager – Airbel Ventures (Kenya)
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Investment Manager will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in early-stage companies that deliver both strong impact and financial returns.
What you'll do
- Identify and cultivate relationships with relevant startups, accelerators/incubators, and investors across Africa.
- Lead due diligence processes, including market analysis, financial modeling, impact assessment, and risk evaluation.
- Support portfolio companies post-investment through strategic guidance, fundraising support, and impact assessments.
- Contribute to deepened sector mapping and refine investment theses across Airbel Ventures' focus sectors.
- Represent Airbel Ventures in regional investor networks, events, and conferences.
- Manage relevant IRC internal stakeholders through the full investment cycle and post-investment.
What it takes
- 6–8 years of experience in venture capital, impact investing, development finance, or management consulting.
- Experience managing due diligence processes from sourcing to closing.
- Experience within African startup ecosystems.
- Excellent financial analysis skills, including financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Demonstrated interest in impact investing and innovation for underserved or frontier markets.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 6-8 years of experience in venture capital, impact investing, development finance, or management consulting, and experience managing due diligence processes from sourcing to closing.
How do I apply?
Visit IRC Careers at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Nairobi-IHUB-Kenya/Investment-Manager---Airbel-Ventures--Kenya-_JR00004668-1 to apply.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office based in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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