Investment & Ecosystem Development Manager - Ethiopia

ABOUT RENEW CAPITAL

Renew Capital is a pan-Africa investment firm with a presence in 13 countries. We back the bold founders using technology to pursue Africa’s greatest opportunities.

With more than a decade of investing on the continent, Renew Capital is among the most active investors building Africa’s thriving private sector.

Renew Capital is powered by a team of investment, finance, legal, advisory and market development professionals. Our bench includes seasoned investors, analysts, operators and ecosystem experts with deep experience scaling businesses across Africa. 

ROLE SUMMARY

This role will assist in strengthening Renew Capital’s presence in Ethiopia by engaging key stakeholders, enhancing Renew Capital’s brand through collaboration with development and investment ecosystem actors, and managing research and/or private sector consulting projects. The role will also support sourcing high-potential investment opportunities to grow our pipeline, as appropriate.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in project management, entrepreneurship, and/or investment work, and will be comfortable operating in an adaptive and fast-paced environment. This role also requires emotional intelligence, patience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management
  • Supporting the consulting team in the execution of private sector development projects by achieving results and meticulously delivering on all project milestones.
  • Helping to develop and facilitate Renew Capital’s core gender-smart programs by training, coaching and/or supporting small businesses.
  • Working with the advisory team to help prepare project reports for clients that demonstrate Renew Capital’s social impact results in a compelling and beautiful manner.
  • Reporting to and collaborating with Renew Capital’s management team on a regular basis to continuously improve SOPs and efficiency in delivering project results.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Creating fruitful relationships with startups, development organizations, government agencies and strategic private sector partners in their assigned country office.
  • Establishing Renew Capital’s brand by representing the company at various events and functions and educating stakeholders about our blended finance model.
  • Hosting learning events attended by key stakeholders.
  • Developing recommendations and helping establish revenue-generating initiatives in their assigned country office to ultimately result in a financially sustainable country office for the firm.
  • Supporting the business intelligence team in sourcing, researching for and/or contributing to proposals for consulting work in their assigned country office.

• Investment Sourcing & Management
  • Sourcing potential companies in their assigned country office for Renew Capital’s investment pipeline.
  • Processing new leads in Renew Capital’s client resource management system (Hubspot).
  • Performing the required due diligence, including financial and investment due diligence.
  • Assisting in all aspects of the transaction, including deal selection, negotiation and execution.
  • Presenting opportunities to Renew Capital’s angel network and introducing entrepreneurs via members’ calls and blogs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or finance.
• 4 to 6 years experience in an investment environment.
• A unique blend of personable analytical.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and achieve or exceed required results in collaboration with teams.
• Proficiency in communicating in English.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Why This Role Matters – Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape is evolving quickly, driven by a new wave of innovators, growing SMEs and rising investor interest. This role offers the opportunity to deepen that progress by fostering partnerships, identifying high-potential businesses and guiding capital toward impactful ventures. If you are passionate about connecting ideas, people and investment to drive sustainable growth, we invite you to help shape Ethiopia’s economic future.

About Renew Capital:

We invite you to learn more about Renew Capital by visiting our website:
www.renewcapital.com.  

Renew Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, Renew Capital supports gender-based pay equity and is committed to compensating women and men equally, for equal work.