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KawiSafi Ventures was created to unlock the potential of renewable off-grid energy as a faster, cheaper, and cleaner way to bring power to Africa’s energy-poor communities than extending the grid. Its aim is to deliver clean, affordable energy to more than 10 million people in East Africa, at least half of whom are low-income, and displace more than a million tons of carbon; contributing to solving energy poverty while helping to avert the long-term climate crisis.
Job description
The Investment Associate will identify, evaluate and execute investment opportunities based on a first-of-its-kind ecosystem approach, combining investments in product companies, software enablers, financing vehicles. The Fund will invest directly in scalable businesses within the off-grid value chain, including solar home systems, mini-grids, captive power, and Commercial & Industrial.
Detailed Responsibilities
The Associate will work as a core team-member to execute and realise the commercial and impact objectives of the fund and advise on formulation of investment objectives for investee companies.
The Associate will participate in transaction functions and portfolio management activities, function as an integral part of a close-knit team of investment professionals, take the lead in financial modeling and industry research, play a key role in the underlying analysis of investment decisions, and assist senior colleagues in structuring and negotiating prospective investments in target companies. Responsibilities will include:
In addition, there will be scope for the Associate to take an active role in developing and implementing an innovative technical assistance facility supported by donor funds. This can include developing plans for portfolio companies and other interventions that build the regional ecosystem and leverage KawiSafi’s position.
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