Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Investment Officer, Deal Flow Facility
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director, Deal Flow Facility
Application Deadline: February 29, 2024

About this role
The Deal Flow Facility (DFF) aims to facilitate successful debt and equity transactions by matching potential investors and investees. The Investment Officer, plays a pivotal role in creating an efficient due diligence process and identifying investment-worthy enterprises for admission into the DFF's capacity-building program. The Job holder serves as an in-house expert, conducting initial diagnostic assessments and evaluations to identify suitable enterprises.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Execution: Develop and implement strategies, program agendas, engagement activities, and effective cohort programs to achieve the objectives of the DFF.
• With the support of the Portfolio Relationship Manager, build comprehensive methods and processes around enterprise information access and enterprise value creation as part of the DFF.
• Responsible for due diligence and analysis on prospective companies that will be recruited into the DFF or directly matched to debt/equity investors.
• With the other members of the DFF and FSD Uganda team, contribute towards development of capacity-building modules and programs for DFF enterprises. This will include supporting the building of a standardised business curriculum (with modules), tools and materials.

Program Management and Delivery: Play a pivotal role in creating an efficient due diligence process and identifying investment-worthy enterprises for admission into the DFF's capacity-building program.
• Undertake due diligence and capacity needs assessment of DFF applicants.
• Share analyses of due diligence with enterprises for finalisation and onward sharing with investors to gauge interest.
• Educate enterprises, especially the leadership of companies that have not raised equity, on the investment process Support the development of a standardised business curriculum (with modules) including tools and materials.
• Thought Leadership: Support with the development and implementation of effective influencing, advocacy and communication strategies that will support the private sector and policy goals of this facility.
• Build analyses around enterprises, including the challenges faced in capital raising to inform policymakers, ecosystem supporters with the aim of building a more enabling environment for businesses. .
• Lead analyses around challenges that investors face in investing in Uganda.
Specifications for the Role

Qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), or similar qualifications will be an added advantage

Relevant Experience:
• Minimum of five years in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or capital markets is required
• Background in financial analysis and modelling
• Previous experience in providing business advisory services is strongly preferred

Critical Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• Ability to deliver and communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly, and in a compelling manner
• Deeply curious and excited to engage with a variety of stakeholders including policymakers, investors, DFIs, and more
• Ability to establish a strong rapport and build relationships across the local entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Self-motivated, confident, energetic, team player, and creative
• Excellent spoken and written English language communication skills

Behavioural Competencies or Character:
• Initiative & Decisiveness - Level 2
• Innovation & Value Addition - Level 2
• Drive for Results - Level 2
• Relationship Building - Level 2
• Communication & Influencing for Impact - Level 2
• Thought Leadership - Level 2
• Learning & Resourcefulness - Level 2

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Application procedure: Download and fill in the application form on this link -http://tiny.cc/io-dff. Email it back with your cv only to fsducareers@fsduganda.or.ug

The email subject line should read Application for the Investment Officer - DFF Position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FSDU is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people with disabilities and others that fit the profile above are encouraged to apply.

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