An international development institution dedicated to promoting sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty through investments and advisory services is inviting qualified professionals to apply for a range of exciting and impactful career opportunities. With a focus on fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), environmental and social sustainability, inclusive capital, and strategic investments across Africa, these roles offer an exceptional opportunity to contribute to transformational change across multiple regions.
Below are the details of the current vacancies:
- Senior Operations Officer – FCV Country Coordinator
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: March 25, 2025
Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Operations Officer – FCV Country Coordinator will lead the strategic engagement and program coordination for operations in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts. Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will play a critical role in fostering partnerships, shaping operational strategies, and ensuring coherence in delivery across sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary institutional focal point on FCV matters in the country office, coordinating across units and with external partners.
- Develop and implement a country-level FCV strategy in alignment with corporate priorities.
- Identify and mitigate operational and contextual risks associated with programming in FCV environments.
- Lead or support cross-sectoral initiatives addressing conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding, and state-building.
- Engage with donors, government representatives, civil society, and private sector partners to promote coordination and resource mobilization.
- Monitor program implementation and evaluate results to ensure quality and impact in FCV-related engagements.
- Represent the institution in high-level forums on FCV strategy, policy, and programming.
- Senior Environmental and Social Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: March 18, 2025
Application Deadline: April 2, 2025
Job Description: The Senior Environmental and Social Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the institution’s operations in Kenya adhere to the highest environmental and social standards. The role involves direct engagement with project teams, clients, and partners to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership on environmental and social risk assessments for investment and advisory projects.
- Review project documentation and ensure compliance with institutional performance standards.
- Guide clients in the development and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
- Monitor project performance and facilitate corrective actions where needed.
- Conduct field visits to assess project implementation and stakeholder engagement processes.
- Support capacity building activities for clients and internal teams.
- Collaborate with legal, investment, and operational teams to integrate sustainability considerations into project structuring.
- Investment Analysts – Africa (Multiple Locations)
Locations: Eight locations across Africa
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
Job Description: Investment Analysts will support the identification, preparation, and execution of investment transactions across diverse sectors in African markets. The role will involve detailed financial analysis, market research, due diligence, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in evaluating new investment proposals, including financial modeling and risk analysis.
- Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal review.
- Conduct due diligence on financial, market, and operational aspects of projects.
- Monitor existing portfolio investments and support periodic reporting and reviews.
- Engage with project sponsors, government officials, and development partners.
- Support the team in developing sector and country strategies.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and innovation within investment teams.
- Senior Social Development Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: March 13, 2025
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
Job Description: The Senior Social Development Specialist will lead the social development aspects of investment and advisory operations, ensuring that projects are socially inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of affected communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage social risks and impacts of projects in accordance with institutional policies.
- Provide expert guidance on stakeholder engagement, resettlement planning, gender inclusion, and community development.
- Support the design and implementation of social assessments and consultations.
- Monitor social performance and advise on adaptive management strategies.
- Contribute to the preparation of internal documentation and client-facing tools.
- Coordinate with environmental, legal, and investment staff to ensure integrated project design.
- Represent the institution in external engagements focused on social sustainability and development impact.
- (Senior) Investment Officer / (Senior) Operations Officer – Inclusive Capital Lead
Locations: Three locations available
Posted on: March 6, 2025
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025
Job Description: The Inclusive Capital Lead will drive strategic investments aimed at broadening access to finance and catalyzing capital for underserved markets and populations. The role combines elements of investment execution, operational leadership, and policy dialogue to foster inclusive growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and lead investment opportunities that promote inclusive economic participation, especially for marginalized groups.
- Structure and negotiate complex investment transactions, ensuring alignment with institutional mandates.
- Work closely with partners to mobilize co-investments and blended finance solutions.
- Provide operational oversight of inclusive capital programs, including monitoring results and reporting.
- Collaborate with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and other financial institutions to advance inclusive finance strategies.
- Contribute to innovation and thought leadership in inclusive capital markets.
- Mentor junior staff and promote cross-team learning on inclusive investment approaches.
Application Instructions:
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