Friday, October 21, 2011

INVESTMENT MANAGER JOB IN JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

Norfund and Swedfund have recently established an investment company in Juba South Sudan named Kinyeti Capital Ltd. It is targeting the SME sector in South Sudan and will offer loans, mezzanine financing and equity ranging between US$50K – 1million, to viable and profitable business in private sector; bigger projects may be co-financed with their owners. The company will also offer Technical Assistance to investee companies if and when necessary i.e. training, management support, governance, etc, and will play an active role in following up its investments.
The Investment Manager we seek will report to the CEO of Kinyeti Capital and will play a key role in building the organisation to become a preferred and leading investment company for the SME sector in South Sudan. You will be expected to source, execute analysis, structure, negotiate, manage and exit deals that contribute to the maximisation of returns and secure high developmental impact. In particular, you will have the following responsibilities:

1. Deals origination, management and exit
 Establish deal flow and develop business contacts
Assist in developing appropriate routines and formats
 Manage deal progress from inception to exit, against agreed timelines and in conjunction with the CEO as project manager or as a team member. This will entail:
 Evaluating investment proposals from potential clients for preliminary discussion with CEO to decide whether to take forward to the Investment Committee
 Preparing and presenting papers to the Investment Committee/Board
Analysing companies from a financial, operational, and industry perspective and create valuation models to support transactions, including DCF models and comparables
Executing field work to support the due diligence processes
Managing the commitment and disbursement procedures
Maintaining up to date information in archives and portfolio management systems;
Managing the performance of investments under your responsibility i.e. monitoring investments, including the required reporting (valuations etc.) and recommending any delegated authority during investment life.

Supporting other investment projects and other project teams when needed
Managing compliance with environmental, health and safety covenants and to increase awareness of the issues with a view to helping clients reach international standards.
Taking all prompt and necessary action to protect Norfund/Swedfund’s interests in ‘problem’ investments
To execute annual follow up audits to investee companies

2. Administration (maximum of 5% of time over a year)
You will be expected to assist with the administration of the office, as agreed with the CEO including preparation of corporate plans and budgets, completion of requests for information, compliance with NORFUND/Swedfund’s internal audit standards, etc.

3. Other
 You will be expected to sign and carry out your duties according to Norfund’s International Code of Conduct
You will be expected to travel extensively in the region.

REQUIREMENTS
This position will suit self-driven individuals who thrive in start-up environments where they get the opportunity to develop new systems, processes and procedures. With the vast number of development opportunities available in South Sudan, the position presents you with an opportunity to create your own portfolio and be a part of the rebirth of South Sudan. You will have:
 A masters level degree or above in economics, finance, accounting or a related field; professional qualifications related to financing and/or investment will be an added advantage
 10 years relevant business experience at operative management positions in finance or private equity
 Experience in SME financing
Experience of working in post conflict areas will be an advantage
 Fluency in English while Swahili or Arabic will be an advantage
 Computer literacy with experience of Microsoft Office Suite and, in particular, financial modelling in Excel.
This position is open to citizens of the Eastern African region and Sudanese nationals are especially encouraged to apply.
Interested individuals should send their application to the address below. It should include a covering letter that demonstrates why you are the best person for this role, an up-to-date CV (include a listing of any deals and their size you have been involved in without breaching confidentiality) and the names and addresses of three professional referees. Your email and Skype address as well as day-time telephone number should also be included.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Closing date: 18th November 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge for receiving or processing applications.
Norfund and Swedfund are equal opportunity employers

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