Investment Associate (Credit) – East Africa Jobs – Injaro Investments Limited (Injaro)

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Job Title:       Investment Associate (Credit) – East Africa

Organisation: Injaro Investments Limited (Injaro)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Injaro Investments Limited (“Injaro”) is a private equity and private credit manager that deploys investments in Sub-Saharan Africa. As an impact-oriented investor, Injaro supports entrepreneurs to develop businesses that generate social and economic value. Injaro is the Advisor for the Agri Business Capital Fund (ABC Fund), which aims to generate private sector investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), farmers’ organizations and smallholder farmers’ groups across SSA.

 

Job Summary:  The company seeks an experienced investment professional to join its team. The ideal candidate will have extensive relevant experience in the evaluation of agricultural investment proposals and management of credit schemes. She/ He will work with the ABC investment team to ensure the development of ABC portfolio across Africa. The role may be based in Kigali, Rwanda; Nairobi, Kenya; or Kampala, Uganda with travel across Africa.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify and review investment opportunities.
  • Perform detailed financial analysis, impact analysts and underlying transaction analysis.
  • Prepare Risk Committee and Investment Committee proposals.
  • Prepare and conduct on-site due Diligence.
  • Lead deal structuring, negotiation and transaction execution and monitoring.
  • Supervise a team of Investment Analysts.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, agricultural economics, development economics or closely related disciplines.
  • At least five years of professional experience of which at least three (3) years completed at an impact fund in a credit analyst role; or at a reputable private financial institution; or as a consultant at a reputable consulting firm; or in a mid-level operational/supervisory role within an agribusiness, food processing or similar company
  • Good level of maturity and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record in structuring and management/ monitoring of successful agricultural finance projects.
  • Communicate and write effectively in English, French is a plus.
  • Ability to travel across Africa for work.
  • Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should Email their cover letters and updated resumes with “East Africa Investment Associate Recruitment” in the subject line to recruitment@injaroinvestments.com

 

Deadline: 31st August 2023

 

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Date Posted 2023-08-28
Valid Through 2023-08-31
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Injaro Investments Limited
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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