Atip Investments Company Ltd Ghana Recruitment 2020

Job Summary

The Regional Investment Director will lead all activities in their region that generate investment between the U.S. and Africa, connect African firms to potential investment opportunities, and support the improvement of the investment the climate in Africa.

This position is contingent upon project award to Abt Associates.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• • For the assigned region, lead the strategy and implementation of investment and transaction project activities that will generate interest and deals between investors in the United States and Africa
  • Develop and manage the region’s team of investment facilitators
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in investment and trade, including public and private stakeholders such as regional or country-specific businesses, and officials/deal teams in the U.S. Embassies, including USAID, Department of Commerce, Department of State, DFC, USTR and other USG entities, African governments and institutions, development banks, chambers of commerce, and other entities to identify investment opportunities
  • Engage with governments and financial institutions (lending banks, MFIs, private equity, investment funds, development finance, and foundations) to facilitate greater access to financing and catalogue the innovations in risk-sharing and blended finance that can be replicated with partners in the region
  • Manage the coordination and technical aspects of subcontractor and grantee activities related to investment opportunities
  • Review investors’ financial proposals together with business clients to assess the viability of proposals and advise clients as appropriate
  • Manage and oversee plans and financial statements to build bankability and properly advise on potential investments, market alliances or other growth opportunities
  • Manage and oversee the regional investment team’s financial specialists to understand and facilitate entrepreneurs’ varying needs for appropriate financing mechanisms
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with financial institutions and private sector partners
  • Provide reporting on investments and opportunities to meet USAID and other reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• • MBA or Masters degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting or similar field
  • At least 12 years of professional experience analyzing investments
  • Investment experience, including any experience working with debt, quasi-equity, as well as experience with blended finance and impact investments
  • Experience working with public and private stakeholders and clients
  • Relevant work experience in Africa
  • At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role(s) and collaborating with remote teams
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in French highly preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• • (10+) years of experience and a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should click here to apply.

Application Deadline: 20th September 2020.