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  • Posted: Jan 28, 2015
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    AFC’s mission is to help address Africa’s infrastructure development needs while seeking a competitive return on capital for its shareholders. Since it began operations in 2007, AFC has created the building blocks with which to achieve this objective. It has raised US$1.1 billion in fully paid-in equity capital. Its shareholding base is privat...
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    Senior Associate/Associate, Country and Investor Relations

    Job Summary 

    The job holder will be primarily responsible for the prudent and professional management of the AFC’s relationship building and management of investors, project origination, and sensitisation of various governments and project promoters, with an initial emphasis on East and Southern Africa region.

    This is a front office role with funding-related responsibilities. The job holder must be highly motivated, outgoing and ambitious to meet the annual targets required to support AFC growth aspirations, especially in the East and Southern Africa region. 

    COUNTRY COVERAGE

    • Assist in the development and implementation of Three-year rolling business plans for target countries and regions. 
    • Assist in the development and implementation of origination and coverage plans for target countries/ regions.
    • Monitor progress in the implementation of approved business and coverage plans.
    • Perform competitive analysis of target countries/regions on an ongoing basis.
    • Assist in the establishment of the necessary on-the-ground infrastructure for the Corporation in target countries/regions, including setting-up of county office(s).
    • Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships and key partners in target countries and regions, including monitoring operational changes.
    • In conjunction with sector specialists, assist in the identification of potential clients, partners, deals, and projects for AFC.
    • Contacts and Relationships: Develop and maintain an active database of key contacts for the following target groups

                 -       Corporations: Key corporate bodies and institutions in all countries of the region.

                 -       Project Sponsors: Identify, classify key project sponsors within the region.

                 -       Financial Institutions: All financial institutions with activities and presence in the region

                 -       International Organisations: All international institutions within and/or with interest/activities in                        the region

                -       Government Agencies: Key government agencies in all countries of the region

    • Country Profiles and developments: Assist in the development, maintenance, and updating of country profiles within with a view to assisting origination and investments in key activity areas of AFC
    • New and Existing Projects: Maintain an active list of existing projects and potential projects.
    • Information Gathering and Dissemination: Assist in gathering economic, project, and socio-political information on all target countries of AFC.
    • Reports and Documentation: Assist in the development of origination, marketing and investment activity reports.
    • AFC Communications and Information Dissemination: Work with corporate communications department of AFC to tailor and disseminate AFC communications to key stake holders in target countries, especially within the East and Southern Africa region.

    INVESTOR RELATIONS

    • Develop a thorough understanding of the AFC Business lines/products and the motivations of different types of investors.
    • Facilitate new country, regional and institutional investments into AFC.
    • Coordinate industry events and presentations to analysts and investors.
    • Attend Investor conferences and meetings with senior management.
    • Organize conferences, investor calls, investor meetings etc and respond to investor queries and participate in non-deal road shows.
    • Contribute to all documentation needed in the fundraising process.
    • Create presentations, press releases and other materials for investorsIn conjunction with the Corporate Secretariat, responsible for relationship management of new and existing AFC Shareholders.  
    • Perform other duties, as assigned by the Executive Director (Chief Operating Officer) and/or Supervisor

    Competencies and Skills

    • Good understanding of infrastructure development and project management.
    • Strong understanding of project financing.
    • Sound knowledge of the workings of financial instruments and products.
    • Solid understanding of the African and global development/economic environment and the implication of economic and political events on the AFC’s business
    • Strong inter-personal skills and relationship building and maintenance.
    • Good exposure to governments/agencies within the region
    • Working knowledge of development institutions and demonstrable network within and across these institutions
    • Demonstrable commitment to high ethical standards and high level of integrity
    • Good report writing and presentation skills
    • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
    • Ability to innovate and think outside the box
    • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
    • Ability to multi task and function effectively under pressure
    • Good leadership and people management skills
    • High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability

    Minimum Requirements

    • A first degree in engineering, economics or business related discipline
    • Possession of MBA or a master’s degree in a technical or international relations is an added advantage
    • 4 - 7 years working experience in an international financial institution or within a multinational business
    • Working experience in a multicultural and diverse working environment.

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click on preferred job titles to apply online.

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