Africa Team Investment Analyst Grassroots Business Fund (GBF)

Africa Team Investment Analyst

?I. SCOPE OF WORK

GBF is looking to recruit an investment analyst to participate in all aspects of our investment activity in Africa, from deal sourcing to investment supervision. The analyst will be based in GBF’s Nairobi office and report to the Africa Portfolio Manager based in Washington, DC. International travel may be required.

The main tasks and responsibilities of the analyst will be as follows:
Support Investment Officers with sourcing and screening new investment opportunities in Africa; conduct due diligence, including financial due diligence and modeling, assessing social returns on investments, and measuring fit with GBF strategy;
Analyze financial information prepared by existing investees and prepare financial models for new and existing investments
Conduct industry, market and company research in the context of exploring investment opportunities, and assessing business risks;
Prepare investment-related documents for internal and external reporting
Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, technical assistance providers and other partner organizations in the region;
Developing and maintaining tools that track Africa Team goals and activities
Take on other ad hoc assignments related to GBF’s mission as needed.

II. PROFILE OF SELECTED CANDIDATE

GBF is looking for candidates who are experienced, passionate about GBF’s mission, and demonstrate the flexibility to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Specific qualifications include:
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree (finance and investment field preferred);
Strong financial and analytical skills; modeling skills preferred
Good interpersonal and social skills and ability to encourage team spirit;
Experience living and/or working in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Demonstration of an understanding of the impact investing field;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus);Computer literacy including Microsoft Office (strong skills in Excel required);
Ability to travel internationally;
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

?TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than October 24, 2011 - to careers at gbfund.org for consideration.

Job Email id:	careers(at)gbfund.org