Investment Director – Head of Regional Office in Nairobi

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Norfund , Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries is owned by the Norwegian Government and serves as an instrument in Norwegian development policy. We invest in the establishment and development of profitable and sustainable enterprises in developing countries, and our aim is to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction.  We always invest with partners, Norwegian or foreign, focusing on renewable energy, agribusiness and financial institutions. The main areas of investment are in Eastern and Southern Africa with offices located in Maputo, Johannesburg and Nairobi. Additionally, we invest in selected countries in Asia and Central America with regional offices in Thailand and Cost Rica. In 2012, we had a portfolio of about US$1.4 billion and about 55 employees. Please visit www.norfund.no for more information.  

Investment Director – Head of Regional Office in Nairobi
The regional office in Nairobi, which covers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan, is part of the Industrial Partnerships Department which mainly invests in agribusiness. Our present Head of Regional office in Nairobi has served Norfund for over 16 years, the last 6 years being in Africa, where he is credited with significantly growing the regional portfolio. The candidate we seek to fill his shoes must have substantial experience in operative management in agribusiness and/or investment management and a master’s degree in finance. You will be project manager for a range of investments and team leader for the Nairobi team. You will report to the Head of Department, Industrial Partnerships and SME Funds based in Oslo, Norway.
Scope of work
  Team leader regional office
 Pipeline building in the region and relationship building with important regional stakeholders 
 Management of a range of investments in our portfolio.
 Follow up and trouble shooting in challenging investments.
 Appraisal of investment proposals, with emphasis on risks and risk mitigation.
 Due diligence processes
 Valuation analysis.
 
Qualifications
 Masters in Finance
 Experience or training in agribusiness
 Strong network and substantial work experience in the region
 Senior Management experience
 Structured and efficient work style.
 Result oriented, and ability to work in small teams and with co-investment partners.
 Sector knowledge
 Excellent communication abilities in English

We can offer
 Highly competent and international working environment.
 Competitive remuneration
 Team leadership in a flat management structure
 Practical experience from challenging investments in the region

How to Apply:
You should send their application to the address below. It should include:
 A covering letter that clearly demonstrates, based on the job described here and its requirements, why you are the best person for this job.
 An up-to-date CV  that includes a description of any relevant deals, and their size, you have been involved in (without breaching confidentiality)
 The names and addresses of three professional referees.
 Your email, Skype address and day-time telephone number
All enquires and applications should be sent to:

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing date: 30th August 2013 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
Please note that we do not charge for receiving or processing applications.
Norfund is an equal opportunity employer

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