Overall, Purpose:
Under the guidance of the Head, Investments, the Intern will support the investment team in various investment-related tasks including research, analysis, responding to internal requests, communications, updating the investor database and liaising with other pillars as requested.
Position: Intern, FSDAi
Supervisors: Head, Investments/Analyst, Investments
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Period: 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the deal teams in identifying, evaluating, selecting, and monitoring investments, including performing due diligence on investments.
- Participate in team meetings to support ongoing investment activities.
- Work with the strategic communications team towards building FSDAi’s brand.
- Conducting investment research related to FSDAi’s portfolio, emerging investment areas, and additional topics.
- Staying informed about investment trends.
- Maintain and update the investments databases to track and monitor prospective and existing investments.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
As a student you will need to meet the following criteria
- Enrolled/recent graduate with a Bachelors in Degree in Business, Economics or related field
Or - Enrolled in a second university degree or higher at the time of application and during the internship
- Enrolled in a four-year degree course in a collegiate or undergraduate level of a university at the time of application and during the internship; and
- Have completed at least 3 years of full- time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an undergraduate programme
- For recent graduate, must have graduated not longer than 1 year ago.
Skills and Competencies
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exposure to and understanding of basic investment concepts.
- Strong academic record (University).
- Keen on details with good analytical skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills with an ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
FSD Africa is a specialist development agency working to help make finance work for Africa’s future. Based in Nairobi, FSD Africa’s team of financial sector experts work alongside governments, business leaders, regulators, and policymakers to design and build ambitious programmes that make financial markets work better for everyone. Our investment arm, FSD Africa Investments, provides early-stage, risk-bearing, catalytic and patient capital to inventive commercial organisations in order to stimulate capital flows in support of green economic growth benefiting people and planet. Established in 2012, FSD Africa is incorporated as a non-profit company limited by guarantee in Kenya. It is funded by UK aid from the UK government.
For more information, please visit: http://www.fsdafrica.org
How to apply
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity:
FSD Africa is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of equity and inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that all applicants are provided a fair chance to compete for available job opportunities.
To apply for the role, your resume must be received by 12 noon East Africa Time (EAT) on Tuesday,04 June 2024.
Please apply on the official website using the link(s) below
