Position Summary
\nThe Senior Investment Associate will play a pivotal role in driving Pharo Foundation\/Ventures Ethiopia\u2019s investment and program strategy and execution. This role involves end-to-end investment and program lifecycle management\u2014from sourcing and evaluating opportunities\/programs to structuring deals, supporting project development, and monitoring portfolio performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and a passion for impact-driven investments and programs in emerging markets.
\nKey Responsibilities
\n1. Investment\/program Analysis & Due Diligence<\/p>\n
Conduct comprehensive financial, operational, and market analyses for potential investments\/programs across diverse sectors.
\nDevelop and maintain robust financial models and valuation assessments.
\nPrepare investment memos and\/or program proposals, risk assessments for internal review and decision-making.
\nParticipate in due diligence processes, including site visits, stakeholder interviews, and document reviews.<\/p>\n
2. Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Development<\/p>\n
Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities aligned with Pharo Foundation and Ventures\u2019 strategic priorities.
\nConduct market research and sector analysis to inform investment theses.
\nBuild and maintain a strong network of local, regional, and international partners, including entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and development actors.<\/p>\n
3. Investment Structuring & Execution<\/p>\n
Lead or support the development of greenfield and brownfield projects
\nCoordinate legal, financial, and regulatory documentation with internal teams and external advisors.
\nEnsure timely and efficient execution of investment transactions and project development.<\/p>\n
4. Project Development & Sector Engagement<\/p>\n
Support the development of early-stage projects to achieve bankable and investable outcomes.<\/p>\n
5. Portfolio Management & Value Creation<\/p>\n
Monitor financial, operational, and impact performance of portfolio companies.
\nIdentify risks and opportunities within the portfolio and recommend appropriate interventions.
\nPrepare regular portfolio performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation<\/p>\n
Represent Pharo Foundation\/Ventures in meetings, conferences, and industry events.
\nBuild and maintain relationships with government agencies, Investment Office, co-investors, and other key stakeholders.
\nPrepare high-quality presentations and reports for diverse audiences.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; Master\u2019s degree preferred.
\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance.
\nStrong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
\nExperience working with early-stage or growth-stage businesses is highly desirable.
\nFamiliarity with the Ethiopian business environment and regulatory landscape is a must.
\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.
\nFluency in English and Amharic; additional languages are a plus.<\/p>\n
Key Competencies & Attributes<\/p>\n
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
\nExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
\nEntrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to impact and innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/a.peoplehum.com\/xwuer","_company_name":"Pharo Integrated Agriculture and Manufacturing PLC","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-1585","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1585"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1585"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}