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FSD Africa
Analyst, Investments

Fsd Africa

Nairobi | Full Time | NGO / Non-Profit Associations

Closing in 2 months ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Thought Leadership, Knowledge Management and Strategy Development
  • Contribute towards the Investment Strategy by undertaking research, knowledge management, and related initiatives aimed at maintaining credible and robust flow and availability of data and information:
  • Results Measurement and Tracking
  • Ensure monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives is robust and relevant e.g., through timely data collection and active maintenance of a results tracker:
  • Investment Analysis
  • Ensure timely investment analysis, including providing support to the associates with financial modelling and valuation; producing monthly/quarterly investment reports to support the investment decision making as well as conducting macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with Investment Manager as well as associates and external stakeholders in ensuring efficient use of staff and financial resources:
  • Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Education

  • A good quality Bachelors degree from a recognised university or equivalent
  • Some practical work experience a plus
  • First class skills in written and spoken English, in report writing and presentation production
  • Creative thinker with a passion for economic and social development through private sector investment.

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

  • Understanding of private capital investment process
  • At least 2 years’ work experience which includes some exposure to financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis
  • An understanding of market analysis for investment purposes
  • Good communication skills and in particular power point presentations
  • Enthusiastic, creative, ambitious, and willing to go the extra mile
  • Knowledge of economic and social development challenges in Africa

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