YSB Uganda Investment and Portfolio Manager Jobs
YSB Uganda Investment and Portfolio Manager Jobs
ResponsibilitiesAs an Investment & Portfolio Manager (m/f/d), you will be part of YSB’s mission to harness the power of business to end poverty.
You will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the investment process and in some aspects of portfolio management.
Your main responsibilities are to maintain a strong pipeline of businesses and prepare them to become investible deals.
Major focus would be to build up a pipeline of strong deals (min 5), especially in the agribusiness sector and preparing the social businesses to become investment-ready.
You will collaborate with the Portfolio Manager and Co-Investment Manager at various stages of the investment process.
Your tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Investment
Performing due diligence processes for social businesses in our pipeline, including validation of the business and financial model, preparation of Review /Investment Committee meetings, determination of financing structure (equity and debt), preparation and negotiation of term sheets and contract
Improving the due diligence and investment process
Sourcing and Preparing Business to become investible
Developing the Social Business pipeline, including sourcing new Social Business opportunities and initial screening of business plans
Developing and implementing the investment-readiness programs, including adaptation of the architecture of the program to the local context, organization of the workshops and the coaching/mentoring of selected entrepreneurs, linking the entrepreneurs to mentors, experts and markets or investors during the program
Continuously improving the investment-readiness program
Portfolio Management
Working closely with Social Business entrepreneurs in the portfolio in order to understand their needs and provide them with on-going support to develop and grow their social businesses
Ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual reporting is performed by the social businesses in the portfolio, ensuring due escalation of any issues (lack of reporting, underperformance, mission drift)
Preparation of monthly local and quarterly international portfolio reviews
Continuous improvement of the portfolio management processes, including reporting and tracking tools to monitor and evaluate the social and financial impact, as well as the processes that en
Other Topics
Building up, structuring and managing the set-up of joint venture initiatives and projects with multinational companies in close cooperation with the Managing Director and counter-part at YSB Global Initiatives (Germany) and subsequent managing of consultant team working on joint venture projects
Participating in global work streams on a variety of topics contributing to the development of YSB globally i.e. working with team members in YSB Global Initiatives and other country teams to support on a diverse range of topics including: development of new tools,
processes and products, impact assessment, research etc.
Collaborating closely with the international Investment and Portfolio team (based in Germany) on Fund-related topics
Any other activities dealing with the day-to-day or long-term business continuity and serving the purpose of advancing Yunus Social Business
What you bring to the table
Solid experience with and a proven track record in Impact Investing, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
Relevant work experience in Africa; East Africa experience is a plus
Analytical approach
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-driven and can-do mentality
You have a passion for social business and the ventures we invest in Independent work style and a quick learner
A high level of personal integrity and teamwork spirit
Able and willing to travel outside of Kampala for up to 30% of your time
What we offer
You will be able to work in a flexible and high performing environment with team members from all around the world.
We are a network organization, and we work with partners and freelancers to build scalable solutions to the biggest problems of our times.
You will have the chance to tap this network and work on the forefront of impact-driven business projects and demonstrate the effects that purpose-driven businesses have on economic success.
We are an outcome-driven organization with flat hierarchies, focused on creating impact while maintaining a healthy focus on the well-being of our colleagues. We offer health insurance for our staff and family and home office days.
We believe in equal opportunities. We cherish diversity and try our best to build an inclusive team.
How to Apply
Please apply to applications@yunussb.com as soon as possible, sending (as a single PDF)
Your English Resume (max. 2 pages, without a photo)
A meaningful cover letter, mentioning where you’ve heard of this opportunity, explaining your motivation for the job, your enthusiasm for the role and, most importantly, what makes you a good fit for the position
Your earliest starting date and your salary expectations
Please refer to ‘’Investment & Portfolio Manager” in the subject line of your application.
Contact Person: Eliane Knobbe
We look forward to hearing from you!
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