Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Legal Officer - Jobs in Kenya
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Legal Officer - Jobs in Kenya
About UsThe AECF (formerly the “Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund”) is a leading African-owned and led development organisation that supports innovative enterprises in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors with the aim of reducing rural poverty, promoting resilient communities and creating jobs.
AECF has raised over US$ 400 million to provide catalytic funding and technical advisory support to enterprises that struggle to meet traditional risk-return standards for commercial investors. In just over a decade, we have supported over 375 businesses in 26 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, impacted more than 30 million lives, created over 27,000 direct jobs, and leveraged US $771 million in matching funds.
We surface and commercialize new ideas, business models and technologies designed to increase agricultural productivity, improve farmer incomes, expand clean energy access, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience to the effects of climate change while also addressing the crosscutting themes of women, youth, and fragility.
AECF is committed to working in frontier markets, fragile contexts, and high-risk economies where few mainstream financing institutions dare to go. In 2021, the AECF launched a refreshed strategy with the objective to build resilience and sustainable incomes for rural and marginalized communities in Africa.
The Role
The objective of the Legal Unit is to support AECF’s mission by providing strategic, efficient, and innovative legal services.
AECF is seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to fill the position of Legal Officer who will be responsible for providing legal support in the legal and compliance function
Location: This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Start Date: Immediately.
Reporting to: Head of Legal and Company Secretary.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Head of Legal and Company Secretary in the provision of legal advisory services to AECF and its stakeholders, ensuring proper representation of the organization in all legal matters.
Support in the drafting and negotiation of agreements both simple and complex including loan funding agreements, collateral documents, donor funding agreements, downstream partner agreements and other consulting and service provider agreements.
Support the portfolio and investments teams in structuring and compiling contract documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Support in the implementation and management of AECF’s country registrations and provide legal advice in relation to country governance and operational documents.
Continuously analyse in-country and cross border regulatory issues affecting AECF and communicate effectively with internal key stakeholders and support in the development of strategies and plans to mitigate any arising risks.
Support the
Head of Legal and Company Secretary in the negotiation and structuring of partnerships between AECF and key relations including host governments, sponsoring government ministries and in-country partners.
Build the capacity of AECF team and investees on legal matters.
Organize start-up and close-out workshops to enable Investees and project staff understand contractual obligations and donor compliance requirements.
The Candidate
Suitable candidates should:
Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree and a post graduate diploma in law/legal practice certificate.
Have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience providing legal counsel services at a cross border law firm or international organisation.
Have experience in handling complex legal issues.
Have experience in credit/investments and legal documentation.
Have experience in working in a financial institution/commercial department of an internationally recognised legal firm/ investment firm.
Have experience of making risk-based decisions in a complex operating environment with multiple competing demands.
Demonstrate the ability to work in fast paced multi-cultural and fluid environment.
Have excellent interpersonal skills including strong work ethic, impeccable integrity, and judgment.
Demonstrate the ability to take a broad view of organizational issues and objectives and to evaluate regulatory and compliance risks in the context of other risks.
Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners.
Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
Have excellent analytical and contracts management skills.
How to Apply
The AECF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role register and apply on: https://recruitment.aecfafrica.org
To be considered, your application must be received by: 27th May 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
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