Program Manager, Circular Economy
Quick answer
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund is hiring a full-time mid-level Program Manager, Circular Economy in Kenya to lead investment and program leadership for the circular economy portfolio.
- Role
- Program Manager, Circular Economy
- Organization
- Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund
- Location
- Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Program Manager, Circular Economy role involves leading investment and program leadership for AECF's circular economy portfolio, managing investments, and ensuring sound circular economy principles are applied.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end investment due diligence on prospective portfolio companies
- Structure and recommend appropriate financing instruments
- Present investment recommendations to the investment committee
- Oversee active portfolio management
- Manage the planning, budgeting, work planning and reporting of the circular economy programme
- Oversee the design and delivery of technical assistance and investment readiness support
What it takes
- Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Investment, Business Administration, Economics, Development Finance or a related discipline
- At least ten (10) years' experience in investment, fund/portfolio management, private equity, venture capital, blended finance or development finance
- Experience investing in or supporting private sector enterprises in Africa
- Substantial experience conducting investment due diligence
- At least three (3) years' experience in a programme management or team leadership role
- Experience working on donor-funded programmes involving blended finance, results-based financing or challenge funds
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kenya.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply on the AECF recruitment website: https://recruitment.aecfafrica.org.
Is the job remote?
The job is full-time and based in Kenya.
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Finance, Investment, Business Administration, Economics, Development Finance or a related discipline, and at least ten years of experience in investment, fund/portfolio management, private equity, venture capital, blended finance or development finance.
How to apply
Apply directly on Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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