Investment Officer Job Vacancy

Summary: Kinyeti Venture Capital is a private equity investment company

offering risk capital to profitable private sector enterprises in South

Sudan. 

The

company was established in mid-2012 as a joint venture between Norfund and

Swedfund. 

We

support the SME sector in South Sudan by offering financing of between US$ 50K

– 1 million in form of loans with equity features, mezzanine financing and

equity investments. Bigger deals may be co-financed with the

shareholders. 

We

also offer Technical Assistance (TA) to investee companies if and when

necessary i.e. training, management support, governance, etc and play an active

role in following up on investments.

To support the management of our growing portfolio and to harness the immense

investment potential that exists within South Sudan, we are seeking to fill the

position of an Investment Officer. 

The

successful candidate will report to the Senior Investment Manager.
 

South

Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply.
 

Job

Purpose: You

will provide support to the Investment Managers primarily in the area of

information gathering, analysis and modelling and project follow up. 

You

will also be responsible for evaluating TA needs in the portfolio and execute

the necessary follow up and reporting. This position will suit a self-driven

individual who thrives in start-up environments.  

With

the vast number of development opportunities available in South Sudan, the

position presents you with an opportunity to take part in building the private

sector in South Sudan and for your own career development.

• Assist
  
  in establishing deal flow


• Assist
  
  the Investment Managers in managing deal progress from inception to exit,
  
  against agreed timelines and in conjunction with the Investment Managers
  
  as a team member. This will entail:



• Evaluating 
  
  investment proposals from potential clients for preliminary discussion
  
  with Investment Managers 


• Preparing
  
  and presenting papers


• Analysing
  
  companies from a financial, operational, and industry perspectives


• Executing
  
  field work to support the due diligence processes


• Maintaining
  
  up to date information in archives and portfolio management systems;


• Assist
  
  in managing and monitoring the performance of investments, including the
  
  required reporting (valuations etc.)


• Assist
  
  in managing compliance with ESG covenants and to increase awareness of the
  
  issues with a view to helping clients reach international standards.


• Together
  
  with client companies, evaluate the need for TA assistance, and be
  
  responsible for implementation, follow up and the necessary reporting.

• A
  
  Bachelors degree or above  in economics, finance, accounting or a
  
  related field; professional qualifications related to financing and
  
  Private Equity/ Venture investments is desirable


• Professional
  
  qualification such as CPA and CFA are added advantage.


• 2
  
  – 3 years relevant business experience at operative  positions in
  
  finance and preferable in  private equity/Venture Capital


• Experience
  
  in SME financing is desirable


• Experience
  
  of working in post conflict areas will be an advantage


• Computer
  
  literacy with experience of Microsoft Office Suite and, in particular
  
  financial modelling in excel


• You
  
  will be expected to carry out your duties according to Norfund’s Code of
  
  Conduct

 
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work

with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant deals, and their size,

that you have been involved with (without breaching confidentiality); details

of current and expected remuneration, your contractual notice period/ earliest

availability, a daytime phone contact, email address, Skype address and the

names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems Management Consultants 
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing Date: Friday 24th October 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please

note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Kinyeti Venture Capital Ltd and its founders, Norfund and Swedfund are equal

opportunity employers