Investment Manager – Airbel Ventures (Kenya)

• Identify and build relationships with startups, accelerators, incubators, and investors across Africa.
• Lead due diligence including market analysis, financial modelling, impact assessment, and risk evaluation.
• Prepare Investment Memos for presentation to the Investment Committee.
• Support portfolio companies after investment with strategic advice, fundraising help, and impact assessments.
• Work with IRC's Country Programs and technical teams to develop use cases and traction for portfolio companies in humanitarian markets.
• Contribute to sector mapping and refine investment strategies for Airbel Ventures.
• Represent Airbel Ventures at investor networks, events, and conferences across Africa.
• Engage IRC internal stakeholders throughout the investment cycle and post-investment phases.
• Assist the Managing Partner with fundraising, portfolio strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

• 6 to 8 years of experience in venture capital, impact investing, development finance, or management consulting, including impact investing projects.
• Experience managing due diligence from sourcing to closing.
• Experience with African startup ecosystems and existing networks in the region.
• Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Interest in impact investing and innovation for underserved or frontier markets.
• Ability to work across diverse sectors and geographies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high independence and ability to work in an early-stage team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders within a large global NGO.
• Ability to use AI tools strategically for research and analysis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with IRC's mission.
• Master's degree in finance, business, economics, or related field preferred.

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