Requirements
As the Engagement Manager, Innovative Finance, you will:
Support the implementation, learning and knowledge management of the Pan-African gender lens investment fund.
Manage interactions with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, high-level policymakers, implementing partners, communities and impact populations to develop and implement gender-responsive strategies, policies, and programmes.
Supervise, nurture, train and mentor junior consultants.
Contribute towards industry developments and communities of practice.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Strong academic background – Minimum of a Master’s Degree in an analytical field of study.
A minimum of 8 years of work experience is required.
Experience within the impact investing space is required, with relevant experience in gender-lens investing.
Prior experience working with foundations, bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, DFIs, and impact investors is an advantage.
Understand the challenges of access to capital, impact investments and SMEs in Africa and a strong commitment to transforming how finance and capital markets contribute towards economic inclusion and economic development.
Experience in strategic management and coordination of learning, performance measurement, and knowledge mobilization.
Managerial experience with diverse and multicultural teams, including in hybrid and fully virtual work environments.
Intellectual curiosity, strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes, excellent attention to detail.
An expert problem solver who is quick to adapt to changing realities, is client-oriented, works efficiently against client and deliverable deadlines, and is focused on quality and timeliness.
Ability to balance work pressures and energise teams in a productive manner.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Advanced digital literacy, including competence using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications. Excellent English communication and writing skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels. Proficiency in other languages is an advantage.
Apply via :
genesis.mcidirecthire.com
