Description

Africa50 is a pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, catalysing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding.

Africa50 has raised over US$1 billion so far from 33 African countries, the African Development Bank, two African Central Banks and Africa’s largest pension fund. Africa50 has an independent investment process and seeks to generate commercial risk adjusted returns for its investments across key infrastructure sectors: Energy (including power generation and related parts of the value chain), Midstream gas, Transportation, ICT, Health infrastructure, Education and Fintech.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Investor Relations (IR) and Fundraising Director ideally with expertise in impact and sustainability fund raising to join our team and support Africa50’s ambitious fundraising efforts across our various vehicles. Reporting to the Senior Director Strategy & IR, this key role serves a central point of contact for existing and potential shareholders and investors. The Director will also interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and investors including foundations, philanthropies, impact investors and grant providers.

Principal Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with investor needs and Africa50’s investing objectives and capital requirements for funds, vehicles and strategic initiatives.

• Identify, cultivate and build long-term relationships with new investors with a focus on impact investors and concessional funders.

• Lead the structuring and execution of fundraising initiatives, including roadshows, pitch presentations, and investor meetings, tailored to highlight Africa50’s investment opportunities.

• Collaborate with the various business units to ensure that fundraising efforts are fully aligned with Africa50’s corporate objectives.

• Manage an investor database to track key information and engagement details across existing and prospective investor relationships.

• Work closely with the Investment teams to evaluate and present compelling investment opportunities to potential investors.

Investor Relations Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for existing and potential investors, ensuring engaging, timely and transparent communication regarding investment performance, strategy, and market trends.

• Organize and lead investor meetings, calls and engagements and annual meetings.

• Provide detailed and accurate reporting to investors on the performance of funds, vehicles and strategic initiatives.

• Represent Africa50 at relevant conferences with potential investors to promote fundraising and generate an increase in assets under management.

Market Intelligence and Positioning

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and investor feedback to refine and adjust the fundraising strategy.

• Work closely with the Communications team to elevate brand reputation and visibility within the investor community.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Partner with the Legal and Risk teams to ensure IR and fundraising activities meet regulatory and compliance standards.

Collaboration

• Foster continuous and transparent collaboration with the different business units across the organization.

Candidate Profile

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in relevant fields including Investors Relations and Fundraising across Africa, other Emerging Markets and globally.

• Experience within a relevant institution or public/private organization in the financial services industry (Private Equity, Development Finance Institutions), of which at least eight (8) years will be at a management level.

• Strong connection to Africa and intent to have an Africa focused career.

Business Acumen

• Strong investor relationships, ideally with a wide base of investors and capital providers including foundations, philanthropies, impact investors and grant providers. Understanding of current trends and developments in infrastructure development and financing in emerging markets and in Africa in particular.

• Understanding of current trends, developments, and theories in infrastructure development and financing in emerging markets and in Africa in particular.

Setting Strategy

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated capacity for strategic planning.

• Proven ability to identify and articulate policy issues, trade-offs, and priorities to provide sound advice to the Senior Director Strategy & IR and Africa50’s Senior Leadership Team.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to synthesize complex issues, translating this into effective written and oral communication and actionable plans.

Interpersonal Skills

• High social competence, including excellent communication skills.

• Excellent networker with a strong business network.

• Easily develops relationships.

• Good ability to adapt to diverse cultures.

Executing for Results

• Commitment to developing, implementing, and promoting effective IR strategies for different target groups including foundations, philanthropies, impact investors and grant providers.

• Must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, be results oriented and self-motivated.

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of performance in a multicultural and distributed organization.

Leadership Attributes

• Proven experience in building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, and develop and evaluate staff.

• Building relationships and using influence.

• An ability to build partnerships and to deliver results aligned with the needs and long-term strategic priorities of Africa50 and its stakeholders.

• High degree of discretion, tact, and sensitivity in dealing with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt one’s style to diverse cultural contexts.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Language Requirements

Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French.

Location

The role will be based in Casablanca, Morocco with remote working arrangements.

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