Master's degree in finance, economics, business administration, development studies, renewable energy, engineering, environmental studies, or a related field
Professional project management, finance, renewable energy, or climate finance certification is an added advantage
Experience
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in investment management, challenge funds, private-sector development, renewable energy, climate finance, development finance, or programme management
Demonstrated experience managing multi-country or regional programmes and portfolios in sub-Saharan Africa
Strong experience in portfolio construction: competition design, pipeline development, due diligence, investment appraisal, and investment-committee presentations
Experience managing grants, results-based financing, milestone-based financing, blended finance, or other catalytic instruments
Proven experience overseeing investee performance, disbursements, compliance, risk management, technical assistance, and reporting across the investment lifecycle
Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, or providing technical leadership to portfolio teams
Experience in renewable energy, productive use of energy, e-mobility, circular economy, or related sectors is highly desirable
Strong understanding of the commercial, regulatory, and operational challenges affecting clean energy businesses in African markets
Technical and Leadership Skills
Strong strategic leadership, portfolio management, investment analysis, financial analysis, due diligence, and risk-assessment capabilities
Ability to interpret financial statements, business models, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and investment performance data
Strong programme planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting skills
High standards of integrity, accountability, coaching, and team development; ability to manage competing priorities across countries and deliver within tight timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex investment and programme information to technical and non-technical audiences
Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and responsible investment
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