Job Title: Strategy Intern
Location: Based in
Nairobi
Reports to: Strategy
Advisor
Start Date: May 2021
Department: Executive
The AECF is a non-profit
organization, unlocking the potential of the private sector to positively
impact the lives of rural and marginalized communities in Africa. With
the vision to build ‘’A prosperous Enterprising and Resilient Africa’’, AECF provides
high-risk, small, and growing businesses with patient, low-cost financing, and
advisory support services to pilot, refine and scale their operations and ideas.
AECF is one of the largest Africa-based institutions providing catalytic funding to small and growing businesses (SGBs) that directly work in and support rural communities in Africa. AECF has mobilized US$ 392 million to date along with US$ 741 million leveraged from the private sector, supporting 292 companies across 26 Sub-Saharan African countries, in more than 40 value chains in our focal sectors of agribusiness and renewable energy. Our experience has demonstrated the power of this approach to achieve direct impact, touching 27.7 million lives and supporting close to 24,000 jobs.
AECF is headquartered in
Kenya, with offices in Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania.
Job summary
The Strategy Intern will
assist with administrative and research work required for
strategic management projects towards the execution of the strategy as
well as learn the AECF strategic operations and key activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist
with the implementation of special projects and initiatives across all
departments at AECF including portfolio, finance, IT, HR, and other areas.
- Partner
with other business units to solve key strategic questions for the
organization and work with executives to develop executive presentations
and present recommendations.
- Assist
with tracking, reporting, and communication of strategic direction and key
business initiatives to the CEO.
- Produce
and present PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets that
communicate/translate results derived into meaningful charts and insights
that are easily understood and valued by internal audiences.
- Develop
senior management level presentations and memos that clearly communicate
Corporate Strategy analysis and recommendations.
Required qualifications and skills.
- The
ideal candidate must have graduated within the last two yea
- Hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategic Management, or
related field.
- Be
able to conduct Strategic analysis using all or the following various
methods: Value Chain Analysis, Results Based Management, Scenario Planning
and Sensitivity Analysis, SWOT analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis.
- Systems
thinking – ability to see linkages and dependencies of strategy and
processes on inter-departmental activities and units.
- Performance
management – assisting to track corporate strategic management outputs.
- Proven
analytical and quantitative skills; strong financial and quantitative market
modeling skills.
- Have
the ability to orchestrate, drive complex strategy projects and monitor
data trends.
- Be
able to build relationships at all levels within an organization,
including CEO, Director and Senior Management level
- A
rigorous and organized individual, with disciplined management and project
management approach, thoughtful planning, and attention to detail
- Have
excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Have
strong research, analytical skills, and presentation skills.
How To Apply
The AECF is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. The AECF considers all applicants based on merit without
regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you believe you can
clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role,
please submit your application quoting in the subject line the Job Title “Strategy
Intern – AECF/ 2021”, and attach a detailed CV, e-mail address
and telephone contacts.
To be considered, your
application must be received by Friday, 16th April 2021 addressed
to: recruitment@aecfafrica.org .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.