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 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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
a) Assist in establishing deal flow
b) 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.
Requirements
- 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
How to Apply:
How to Apply:
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
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
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