Do you want to be part of impact investing? Now you can join Kenya Climate Ventures as a Chief Investment Officer, contributing to climate resilience in challenging and inspiring markets. This is a chance to be a part of impact investing in sustainable enterprises!
About Kenya Climate Ventures
Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), www.kcv.co.ke, is an impact investment venture fund, seeking to accelerate access to climate smart solutions by providing tailored and targeted financial, technical assistance and business development support to early and growth stage businesses in Kenya and the region.
We invest in agribusiness, commercial forestry, renewable energy, water, and waste and circularity sectors, with a focus on small and growing businesses (SGBs) whose commercial growth and success generates a positive impact on target markets, communities, and the environment in Kenya and the region.
Key Responsibilities
More specifically, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Define the strategic direction of the investment team and secure CEO, Board, and Investment Committee support for initiatives and goals.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive investment strategy that aligns with the company’s mission and goals.
- Develop and refine investment strategies that align with the company’s mission and market opportunities.
- Develop innovative financial products and investment structures that address unmet needs in underserved communities and markets.
- Responsible for the execution of the fund’s investment strategy, ensuring grant and investor commitments are met while serving the needs of underserved communities and markets.
- Lead origination and evaluation of investment deals, ensuring alignment with both financial and social impact objectives.
- Regularly assess and inform review of the company’s investment approach to address evolving markets and financial needs.
- Regularly assess and report on the financial and social impact performance of investments, demonstrating the company’s effectiveness to stakeholders and markets.
- Contribute to thought leadership initiatives that showcase the company’s innovative approaches and success stories.
- Identify gaps in the market where the KCV can play a catalytic role, including helping to build the follow – on investment demand for KCV pipeline enterprises.
- Coordinate and lead Investment Committee meetings to review prospective investments, report on progress, and discuss portfolio strategy that meets organizational goals.
- Contribute efforts to attract co – investors and partners, leveraging KCV’s investments to create larger pools of capital for impact.
- Play an active role in fundraising, engaging with investors on both financial performance and social impact of investments.
- Create a pipeline management approach that leverages deep ecosystem building and networks to manage risk and liquidity needs for KCV and growth objectives for the pipeline companies.
- Lead a high performing investments team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration between the investment team and direct services team.
Qualifications required
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance and economics, or any related technical fields. MBA is preferred.
- CFA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional finance or accounting certification is an added advantage.
- 15+ years of experience in private equity, venture capital, corporate development or related fields, with at least 7 years in private equity or venture capital, including successful exits.
- Proven track record of sourcing, structuring and managing investments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: finance, agribusiness, SME finance, renewable energy, forestry, water, waste and circularity.
- Strong commitment to and understanding of community development and social impact metrics.
- Exceptional communication skills to articulate the connection between investments and direct services.
- Strong background in finance and investment analysis.
- Experience investing in diverse entrepreneurs is strongly preferred.
Only short – listed candidates will be contacted. Kenya Climate Ventures is an equal opportunity Employer.
