HEAD OF INVESTMENT

Key Responsibilities

Investment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement JIB's investment strategy in alignment with the organisation's growth objectives, capital structure targets, and risk appetite as approved by the Director of International Business.

• Conduct market and sector analysis to identify investment opportunities, financing gaps, and capital market trends relevant to JIB's international operations.

• Prepare and present investment strategy papers, capital allocation recommendations, and annual investment plans to senior management.

• Assess and advise on optimal capital structure across JIB's country operations, balancing equity, debt, blended finance, and grant funding.

• Monitor macro-economic, political, and regulatory developments across JIB's operating markets and assess their impact on investment strategy.

Deal Origination & Investment Analysis

• Originate and evaluate investment and financing opportunities including project finance, equity investments, joint ventures, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and blended finance structures.

• Lead the preparation of financial models, investment appraisals, feasibility studies, and business cases for proposed investments and financing transactions.

• Conduct due diligence on investment opportunities including financial, legal, technical, and environmental/social assessments in coordination with relevant internal teams and external advisors.

• Assess and quantify investment risks; develop risk mitigation frameworks and present findings to management with clear recommendations.

• Identify and pursue grant funding, concessional finance, and climate finance opportunities from multilateral and bilateral donors.

Deal Structuring & Execution

• Lead the structuring, negotiation, and closing of investment and financing transactions, including equity raises, project finance facilities, bond issuances, and blended finance instruments.

• Coordinate transaction execution teams including legal counsel, financial advisors, technical experts, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and successful deal close.

• Prepare and review term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, financing documentation, and other transaction documents.

• Manage regulatory and approval processes related to investment transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

• Ensure all transactions are structured in compliance with applicable laws, tax regulations, and Jospong Group governance requirements.

Investor & Funder Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of capital providers including DFIs (IFC, AfDB, Proparco, DEG, FMO, etc.), private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, commercial banks, and institutional investors.

• Lead investor engagement processes including roadshows, due diligence facilitation, and investment committee presentations.

• Prepare high-quality investor presentations, information memoranda, and investment reports.

• Manage ongoing reporting and compliance obligations to investors and lenders including covenant reporting, financial information packages, and ESG disclosures.

• Represent JIB at investment conferences, forums, and industry events to enhance the organisation's profile with the investment community.

Portfolio Management & Performance Monitoring

• Oversee the performance of JIB's investment portfolio; monitor financial returns, covenant compliance, and value creation against investment objectives.

• Prepare regular investment portfolio reports for the Director of International Business covering performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.

• Manage exit strategies and refinancing activities for maturing investments as appropriate.

• Ensure all portfolio investments adhere to applicable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards required by investors and JIB's own policies.

• Conduct periodic investment reviews and present findings and recommendations to senior management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Treasury team on liquidity planning, debt management, and hedging strategies linked to investment activities.

• Collaborate with Business Development on investment components of new market entry, concession bids, and strategic partnerships.

• Partner with Legal to ensure all investment and financing documentation is properly reviewed and executed.

• Provide investment and financial analysis inputs to the annual budgeting, strategic planning, and capital expenditure approval processes.

• Support M&A evaluation, joint venture structuring, and country expansion initiatives as required.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing investment team; provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development to direct reports.

• Set clear performance objectives for investment team members and conduct regular appraisals.

• Foster a culture of analytical rigour, commercial acumen, and integrity within the investment function.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of International Business.

   

  Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or MSc Economics) is strongly preferred.

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation is highly desirable; ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

• Membership of a relevant professional or investment body (e.g. CISI, AIMA, African Venture Capital Association) is an added advantage.

  Experience

• Minimum of 10–12 years of experience in investment management, project finance, corporate finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior investment leadership role.

• Proven track record of originating, structuring, and closing complex investment transactions including project finance, equity investments, PPPs, and blended finance deals.

• Significant experience engaging with development finance institutions (DFIs) and international capital markets.

• Demonstrated experience managing investment portfolios and investor/lender relationships in a multi-country environment.

• Prior experience in Africa, infrastructure, waste management, utilities, or environmental services sectors is strongly preferred.

  Technical Skills

• Expert-level financial modelling skills project finance, DCF, LBO, and returns analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of investment structures including project finance, structured equity, blended finance, PPPs, green bonds, and climate finance instruments.

• Strong understanding of DFI requirements including ESG standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, GRI) and compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with Bloomberg, CapIQ, or similar financial platforms is an advantage.

• Strong legal and commercial literacy ability to review and negotiate investment documentation.

  Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a strong commercial instinct and the ability to identify value-creating investment opportunities.

• Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills with a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to investment appraisal.

• Outstanding relationship management and negotiation skills across diverse investor, government, and counterparty audiences.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, inspire, and develop a high-performing investment team.

• High integrity and sound judgement in managing sensitive financial and investment matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to present complex investment concepts clearly to boards, investors, and management.

• Resilient and able to manage multiple high-priority transactions under pressure in a fast-paced international environment.

• Cross-cultural competence and willingness to travel across JIB's operating markets.