Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client SAWA ENERGY, we are looking for a competent, skilled and experienced Investment Manager to work in Uganda.

Job Purpose:
The company is recruiting an ambitious and energetic Investment Manager to lead fundraising initiatives for C&I solar portfolios (equity and debt) as well as oversee the deployment of capital into projects. This role will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer with responsibilities in finance, fundraising, and investor management. This person will be integral in executing Sawa Energy’s vision to lead the revolution of reliable, affordable, green energy solutions for SMEs in East Africa. Given that Sawa Energy is taking solar into a new realm with a new set of tools, the role will require independence, creativity, flexibility, and dynamism. Annual travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the CIO and Senior Investment Manager in raising debt & equity for the various portfolios.
• Lead the communication and relationship management with external investors.
• Lead the preparation of financial models at the portfolio and project level.
• Support the investment committee, overseeing the successful disbursement of capital into projects.
• Support sales team/disbursement of capital by preparing sales proposals to clients.
• Support sales team with contract negotiation with the clients.
• Support the due diligence and credit check of potential projects and clients, including collecting client information and coordinating across the internal teams for support.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Business-related bachelor's degree is required. MBA/other designations (CFA/CPA) are favorable.
• Experience working in East Africa.
• 4+ years in a business-related role within the following industries: venture capital, private equity, fund management, energy investments, or SME lending, ideally in East Africa.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
• Expert level of proficiency in building PowerPoint presentations.
• Systematic and highly organized professional with strong relationship management skills.
• An existing network and work experience with potential investors will be considered favorably.
• Must take personal accountability for tracking numerous activities across workstreams and driving them all to a successful conclusion.
• Must display a track record of thriving in a fast-paced environment, and ability to hit KPIs.
• Being a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit is paramount.
• Must be very comfortable working in the digital realm, using tools such as Google Drive (Docs, Slides, Sheets), CRMs, and other remote working tools.
• The role will require traveling from time to time.
• Fluency in English is required
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

How to apply:
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged apply under the job vacancy “QSSU-SAWA-IM-INVESTMENT MANAGER”

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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