Associate / Senior Associate, Strategy & Investor Relations at Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)

• The Associate/Senior Associate, Strategy & Investor Relations plays an integral role in driving the AMDA 2.0/Minigrid 2.0 strategies which seek to fortify the Association’s role in ensuring the minigrid sector achieves sustainability & scale.
• Your primary responsibility is to support the Association in achieving its goals by conducting research, analyses, and providing strategic insights that drive decision-making and enhance the impact of AMDA’s activities.
• A successful Associate/Senior Associate, Strategy & Investor Relations will apply strong multi-sectoral knowledge and experience in ensuring the strategy aligns with the minigrid sector’s needs.
• They will also support AMDA’s fundraising efforts to ensure it is able to achieve set targets. As AMDA is evolving from a “pull model” to a “push model”, you will also build and manage strong partner/stakeholder relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE HAPPEN

Strategy

• Work closely with the CEO to coordinate AMDA’s organisational and sectoral strategies; monitor & report to ensure a structured approach to tracking status and progress of the objectives in the short-, medium- and long-term.
• Share the Association’s long-term strategy and develop measures to achieve the set targets.
• Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional team engagement in the implementation of the AMDA’s objectives and strategies.

Fundraising

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive Management Team to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with AMDA’s goals and objectives.
• Research and identify relevant fundraising opportunities from various sources.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of grant opportunities and submissions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors to ensure continued support.
• Regularly communicate with donors through updates, reports, and other relevant information.
• Seek opportunities for donor engagement and involvement in AMDA’s activities.
• Plan and organize fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to attract new donors and raise awareness about AMDA’s work.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create promotional materials and effectively market fundraising events.
• Identify potential corporate partners and establish mutually beneficial relationships.
• Collaborate with other organizations, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders to explore joint fundraising opportunities.
• Stay informed about industry trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in fundraising.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on fundraising data and analysis.

Other Activities

• Provide secretariat services at Board/Management meetings; keep track of resolutions and drive delivery of resolutions
• Facilitate meetings and support cross-functional/project streams to ensure all projects are completed on-time and reports provided when required
• Support AMDA’s Policy, Regulatory & Regional Coordination efforts
• Represent AMDA at industry conferences and events (physical and virtual) to network and engage with existing and prospective partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Such other activities as may be assigned from time to time.

WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, law, economics, international development, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience of some combination of project management, strategy, fundraising and other relevant experience
• Track record of formulating strategies, executing and managing complex projects with resourcefulness, creativity and excellence
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent speaking, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Intellectual curiosity and dexterity
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and flexibly with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Time management and planning skills
• Analytical and research skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suites (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required
• Authorization to work in Nigeria

WHAT WOULD GIVE YOU ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Bi- or multi-lingual proficiency
• Experience in renewable energy and/or off-grid power solutions sectors, climate change and sustainability
• Experience working in small, startup-like work environments

WHAT ARE THE PERKS OF THE JOB

• Competitive remuneration
• Hybrid working conditions
• 20 business days holiday

WHY WORK WITH US

• AMDA is an international industry association supporting companies who are the front lines of expanding electricity access.
• AMDA is an international, growing team.
• AMDA works with decision makers across Africa, large corporations, development partners, and researchers to ensure that we achieve universal electricity access faster.
• Be part of an organization that is changing Africa’s future for the better.