Investment Facilitation Specialist

• A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in investment facilitation, financial services, business development, or related fields.
• Proven experience in an investment-related field, entrepreneurship support, or as an entrepreneur.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including startups, investors, and financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and strategies, including private equity, venture capital, and private debt investments.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting businesses in investment readiness and fundraising efforts.
• Background in working with or for investment firms such as private equity funds, venture capital firms, or transaction advisory services.
• Familiarity with the operations of Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) and experience in business advisory services.
• Experience working in multi-national and multi-cultural environments, preferably within the financial or investment ecosystem.

1. Strategic Partnerships & Investment Promotion

• Identify, map, and engage potential partners to support RDB in executing its investment promotion mandate.
• Establish and maintain a robust network of company relationship managers to facilitate investment support for Rwandan businesses.

2. Investment Data Management & Insights

• Continuously collect, update, and manage a comprehensive database of investment opportunities in Rwandan companies.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain tools and systems for cataloging companies, their investment needs, and readiness levels.
• Ensure accurate data is systematically recorded in CRM and other relevant platforms, including all investor and company interactions.

3. Investment Pipeline Development

• Work closely with investor relationship managers to establish a strong investment pipeline.
• Provide regular feedback to Rwandan companies, company relationship managers, and Business Development Service (BDS) providers on investment-readiness and areas for improvement.
• Identify systemic bottlenecks hindering investment and contribute to the design and implementation of solutions to enhance investment inflows.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Foster strong collaboration between RDB, AFR, and key stakeholders in the investment ecosystem.
• Act as the primary liaison between RDB, AFR, and other relevant organizations to facilitate investment matchmaking and collaboration.
• Support stakeholders in enhancing investment-readiness programs for Rwandan businesses.

5. Investment Promotion & Marketing

• Assist in planning and organizing events that connect investors with Rwandan companies.
• Coordinate with the RDB Communications Department to ensure consistent messaging and regular updates on Investment Matchmaking activities.

6. Governance & Reporting

• Actively participate in management meetings to provide updates, actions, and recommendations related to investment facilitation.
• Contribute to strategic discussions and implementation efforts aimed at strengthening Rwanda’s investment ecosystem.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by RDB and/or AFR to support investment facilitation and promotion efforts.

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field, and/or an internationally acclaimed professional certification in finance and investment related fields is an added advantage.