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Summary
- The Investment Manager will be responsible for originating, analysing, executing, and managing investment opportunities across relevant asset classes in line with the Clients’ investment mandate.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Origination & Strategy
- Identify, source, and evaluate potential investment opportunities across approved asset classes.
- Develop robust investment theses supported by macroeconomic, sectoral, and company-level analysis.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to inform investment strategy.
- Support the refinement of portfolio strategy in line with risk-return objectives.
Financial Analysis & Due Diligence
- Conduct comprehensive financial, commercial, operational, and risk due diligence.
- Build, review, and maintain detailed financial models, valuation scenarios, and sensitivity analyses.
- Assess investment risks, downside exposure, and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and recommendations for the organisation.
Transaction Execution
- Support deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction execution processes.
- Ensure adherence to internal approval processes and regulatory requirements.
Portfolio Management & Monitoring
- Manage assigned investment portfolios and monitor performance against benchmarks.
- Track key financial, operational, and risk indicators post-investment.
- Prepare periodic portfolio performance reports and dashboards.
- Recommend portfolio rebalancing, exit strategies, or corrective actions as required.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
- Present investment analyses and recommendations to senior management and investment committees.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, partners, and external counterparties professionally.
- Uphold the firm’s fiduciary responsibilities and governance standards at all times.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline
- Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.
Knowledge Skills & Experience
- 10–12 years’ progressive experience in investment management, asset management, private equity, investment banking, or related financial services roles.
- Demonstrated experience conducting end-to-end investment analysis and due diligence.
- Exposure to managing diversified investment portfolios is strongly preferred.
- Experience operating within regulated financial environments will be an advantage.
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Summary
- The Fund Manager is responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and governance of assigned investment funds. The role exists to ensure that fund objectives are met through sound asset allocation, disciplined risk management, regulatory compliance, and effective investor engagement.
- The Fund Manager will act as the primary steward of investor capital, balancing return optimisation with capital preservation, liquidity management, and fiduciary responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Strategy & Portfolio Oversight
- Define and implement fund investment strategies in line with approved mandates.
- Make asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions across relevant instruments.
- Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and risk parameters.
- Review and adjust strategies in response to market conditions and fund objectives.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal investment policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks within the fund.
- Work closely with risk, compliance, and audit teams to maintain governance standards.
- Ensure accurate valuation, pricing, and reporting of fund assets.
Investor Relations & Reporting
- Serve as a key point of contact for investors and institutional stakeholders.
- Prepare and present fund performance reports, commentaries, and outlooks.
- Support fundraising efforts and investor due diligence processes.
- Respond to investor inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
Leadership & Decision-Making
- Provide leadership and direction to investment analysts and portfolio teams.
- Chair or contribute to internal investment discussions and committees.
- Ensure investment decisions are well-documented and defensible.
- Mentor junior professionals and promote a culture of analytical excellence.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 10–12 years’ experience in fund management, portfolio management, or asset management.
- Proven track record in managing institutional or pooled investment funds.
- Demonstrated experience in asset allocation, portfolio construction, and performance management.
- Experience working within regulated investment environments is essential.
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Summary
- The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing the programme’s communications and visibility strategy to support donor accountability, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning.
- The role exists to ensure that programme results, learning, and impact are translated into clear, credible, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including donors, partners, policymakers, beneficiaries, and the general public.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and visibility strategy aligned with programme objectives and donor requirements.
- Define key messaging frameworks for different audiences and stakeholders.
- Ensure communications activities support programme influence, learning, and sustainability objectives.
Content Development & Storytelling
- Produce high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content, including reports, briefs, case studies, success stories, and digital content.
- Translate complex programme data and outcomes into accessible, audience-appropriate narratives.
- Ensure all content reflects accuracy, sensitivity, and development-sector best practice.
Donor Visibility & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with donor branding, visibility, and acknowledgement requirements.
- Support the preparation of donor reports, publications, and communication materials.
- Coordinate communications inputs for donor reviews, learning events, and external evaluations.
Media Relations & Digital Platforms
- Manage relationships with media outlets and oversee press engagements.
- Develop and manage the programme’s digital presence, including website and social media platforms.
- Monitor media coverage and digital engagement metrics.
Stakeholder Engagement & Internal Communications
- Support internal communication across programme teams and partners.
- Coordinate communications around key programme milestones, events, and launches.
- Provide communications support to senior leadership and programme teams.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 10–12 years’ experience in communications, preferably within development programmes, NGOs, CSR initiatives, or donor-funded projects.
- Proven experience developing and executing communications strategies.
- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality written and digital content.
- Experience managing donor visibility and compliance requirements is highly desirable.
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Summary
- The Director of Programmes & Partnerships is responsible for providing strategic direction, programme governance, and partnership leadership across the entire initiative.
- The role exists to ensure that all programme interventions are strategically coherent, technically sound, donor-compliant, and impact-driven, while building and sustaining high-level partnerships that enable scale, sustainability, and long-term systems change.
- The Director will serve as the primary interface with donors, strategic partners, and senior stakeholders, and will be accountable for overall programme performance, credibility, and results.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Programme Direction
- Provide overall strategic leadership for programme design, implementation, and scaling.
- Translate the programme’s vision into clear strategic priorities, portfolios, and implementation pathways.
- Ensure alignment between programme objectives, donor strategies, and national development priorities.
- Lead adaptive management processes to respond to learning, evidence, and contextual changes.
Programme Oversight & Delivery
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of all programme components, ensuring quality, coherence, and results.
- Ensure interventions are grounded in sound market systems and MSME development principles.
- Provide executive oversight to programme teams, technical leads, and implementing partners.
Donor Engagement & Partnership Management
- Lead and manage high-level relationships with donor agencies, development partners, and funders.
- Support resource mobilisation, proposal development, and donor negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with donor agreements, reporting requirements, and governance expectations.
- Represent the programme in donor reviews, steering committees, and high-level forums.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Impact
- Ensure robust MEL frameworks are embedded across all programme components.
- Oversee the use of data and evidence to track results, inform decision-making, and demonstrate impact.
- Promote a strong learning culture that supports continuous improvement and accountability.
- Ensure credible reporting of outcomes, outputs, and systemic change indicators.
Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Building
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government institutions, private sector actors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Support policy dialogue and institutional strengthening where relevant.
- Position the programme as a trusted and credible actor within the economic development ecosystem.
Governance, Risk & Accountability
- Ensure strong internal governance, risk management, and fiduciary oversight.
- Work closely with finance, compliance, and audit functions to uphold donor and organisational standards.
- Identify and mitigate strategic, operational, and reputational risks.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct.
Educational Qualifications
- Master's degree in Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 18–20 years’ progressive experience in international development or economic development programmes.
- Proven experience leading large, donor-funded, multi-stakeholder programmes.
- Demonstrated experience managing donor relationships and complex partnership arrangements.
- Strong background in MSME development, entrepreneurship, access to finance, or market systems development.
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Summary
- The Relationship Officer is responsible for managing client interactions, supporting relationship managers, and ensuring consistent service delivery across assigned client portfolios. The role exists to strengthen client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth through effective communication, coordination, and account support. This position serves as a critical interface between clients and internal teams, ensuring that client needs are understood and addressed efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
- Manage client inquiries, requests, and service issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients to support retention and loyalty.
- Support senior relationship managers in managing key client accounts.
Account Support & Portfolio Administration
- Assist in onboarding new clients and managing account documentation.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation in CRM systems.
- Monitor client portfolios and support reporting and review processes.
- Ensure compliance with KYC, AML, and internal onboarding requirements.
Business Support & Cross-Selling
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling relevant products and services.
- Support the preparation of client proposals, presentations, and reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the timely delivery of client solutions.
Service Quality & Process Improvement
- Ensure service delivery aligns with agreed service standards and SLAs.
- Escalate client issues appropriately and track resolution outcomes.
- Contribute to process improvements to enhance client experience.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 4–7 years’ experience in client relationship, account management, or customer-facing roles within financial services.
- Familiarity with financial products, services, and client onboarding processes.
- Experience using CRM systems and client reporting tools.
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Summary
- The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening strategic client and partner relationships across Deutsche Partners’ service offerings. The role exists to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities, deepen client engagement, and position the firm competitively within the financial services ecosystem.
- The successful candidate will balance market hunting and relationship farming, working closely with senior leadership and delivery teams to convert opportunities into long-term client value.
Key Responsibilities
Market Development & Opportunity Origination
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors and client segments.
- Conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis to inform growth strategies.
- Map prospective clients, intermediaries, and strategic partners.
- Proactively originate deals and mandate opportunities aligned with the firm’s capabilities.
Client Relationship & Account Management
- Build and manage senior-level relationships with institutional and high-net-worth clients
- Understand client needs and structure tailored financial solutions
- Maintain strong client engagement throughout the sales and delivery lifecycle
- Support client retention and account expansion initiatives
Deal Structuring & Commercial Execution
- Lead or support proposal development, pitching, and negotiations.
- Coordinate with investment, advisory, legal, and compliance teams to structure viable deals.
- Support contract negotiations and onboarding processes.
- Ensure commercial terms align with the firm’s risk and profitability objectives.
Revenue & Performance Management
- Deliver assigned revenue and business development targets.
- Maintain and manage a structured sales pipeline and CRM records.
- Prepare periodic business development reports, forecasts, and performance updates.
- Track conversion rates and recommend improvements to sales strategy.
Brand Representation & Partnerships
- Represent the client at industry events, forums, and client engagements.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships that enhance market reach.
- Support brand positioning within the financial services ecosystem.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 10–12 years’ experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles within financial services.
- Proven experience developing and closing high-value institutional or corporate mandates.
- Strong exposure to capital markets, investment products, or financial advisory services.
- Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior decision-makers.
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Summary
- The Finance Business Partner is responsible for ensuring sound financial management, donor compliance, and strategic financial support across all programme components. The role exists to bridge finance and programme delivery, enabling effective planning, budget control, financial reporting, and informed decision-making.
- The position plays a critical role in safeguarding donor funds while supporting programme teams to achieve results efficiently and transparently.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis
- Lead programme budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support programme design and implementation.
- Monitor budget utilisation and expenditure against approved budgets.
- Support programme teams with cost planning and financial decision-making.
Donor Financial Management & Reporting
- Ensure full compliance with donor financial rules, grant agreements, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare and review financial reports for donors, management, and oversight bodies.
- Coordinate financial inputs for donor reviews, audits, and evaluations.
- Maintain accurate financial records in line with donor and organisational standards.
Grant Compliance & Controls
- Ensure robust financial controls and segregation of duties are in place.
- Monitor grant compliance risks and recommend mitigation actions.
- Support internal and external audits and respond to audit findings.
- Work closely with procurement and compliance teams to ensure value for money.
Business Partnering & Advisory
- Act as a strategic finance partner to programme leads and managers.
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support scenario planning and financial risk analysis.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent).
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in financial management roles within donor-funded projects or development organisations.
- Proven experience managing multi-donor budgets and financial reporting.
- Strong familiarity with donor compliance frameworks and audit requirements.
- Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder programme environments.
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Summary
- The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership to support programme delivery, organisational effectiveness, and staff well-being.
- The role exists to ensure that HR policies, systems, and practices are aligned with programme objectives, donor requirements, and best practices in international development, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnering & Workforce Planning
- Partner with senior leadership to align people strategy with programme goals.
- Lead workforce planning, organisational design, and resourcing strategies.
- Provide HR advisory support on structure, capability needs, and succession planning.
- Support leadership with change management and organisational development initiatives.
Talent Acquisition, Development & Performance Management
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes in line with donor and organisational standards.
- Support onboarding, induction, and probation management.
- Implement performance management systems aligned with results-based management.
- Identify learning and development needs and coordinate capacity-building initiatives.
Employee Relations, Well-being & Safeguarding
- Manage employee relations matters in line with labour laws and organisational policies.
- Promote staff well-being, engagement, and duty of care practices.
- Support safeguarding, PSEA, and code of conduct compliance.
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
HR Policies, Compliance & Governance
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, donor requirements, and internal governance standards.
- Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS systems.
- Support internal and external audits related to HR and safeguarding.
Culture, Values & Inclusion
- Champion organisational values and inclusive workplace practices.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Advise management on culture-building and team effectiveness.
Educational Qualifications
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is required; a postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 8–10 years’ experience in HR roles, preferably within development programmes, NGOs, or donor-funded organisations.
- Demonstrated experience in HR business partnering or senior HR advisory roles.
- Strong knowledge of labour laws, safeguarding, and HR governance.
- Experience working in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.
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Summary
- The Research Analyst is responsible for conducting in-depth macroeconomic, sectoral, and company-level research to support investment and strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role exists to provide timely, accurate, and well-structured analytical insights that underpin investment recommendations and portfolio strategies.
- This role serves as a foundational analytical position within the investment function, contributing directly to investment quality and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Market, Sector & Company Research
- Conduct macroeconomic and capital market research to identify trends and risks.
- Perform sectoral analysis and industry mapping across relevant markets.
- Conduct company-level research, including financial statement analysis and competitive positioning.
- Monitor economic indicators, policy developments, and regulatory changes.
Financial Modelling & Analysis
- Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and forecasts
- Support sensitivity analysis and scenario planning
- Assist in assessing investment viability and downside risks
Reporting & Knowledge Management
- Prepare high-quality research reports, investment notes, and briefing materials.
- Present research findings to investment teams and senior stakeholders.
- Maintain research databases, models, and documentation.
- Support ad-hoc analytical requests across the organisation.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with investment managers, portfolio managers, and risk teams.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of research methodologies and tools.
- Stay current with industry best practices and analytical techniques.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 3–6 years’ experience in research, analysis, or related financial services roles.
- Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and research reporting.
- Exposure to investment research, equity research, or economic analysis is preferred.
Method of Application
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