Director, Fund Investments

MEDA invites applications for a Director, Fund Investments, to join our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDA believes that business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.

ROLE

The Director, Fund Investments focuses on identifying, evaluating and executing investments while leading due diligence assignments, investment portfolio management, regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategy development. He/she leads deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution while managing due diligence, portfolio oversight, compliance, and risk. He/she guides strategy development, presents to the investment committee, and manages the team. Representing the Fund’s interests, he/she collaborates across functions, delivering financial analysis and risk insights to advance MEDA’s impact investment goals in emerging markets, supporting sustainable poverty reduction.

Location: East Africa/West Africa

Reports

To: Deputy Managing Director – Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund

Status: Full-time, ideal start date to be in September 2025

KEY FUNCTIONS

Investment Due Diligence & Execution (40%)

• Screen the potential investment vehicles based on the eligibility criteria set for the investment vehicles and recommendation to the investment committee.
• Lead and manage the entire investment due diligence process for prospective investments, including qualitative analysis, quantitative and fund economic analysis based on set eligibility criteria.
• Coordinate with other program partners to schedule due diligence exercises with the investment vehicles.
• Negotiate and structure investment terms. Build fund economic models, review fund economics and support the investment vehicles in structuring the proposed investment.
• Prepare a due diligence report and an investment memo with recommendations to the investment committee for approval.
• Prepare and present detailed investment recommendations to the investment committee.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management (20%)

• Provide comprehensive risk management reporting for MEDA’s investments, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and investment standards.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including monitoring risk exposure and portfolio diversification.
• Support compliance checks and review of conditions precedent and conditions subsequent for new and ongoing investments.

Team Management & Development and Industry Engagement (20%)

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of investment professionals.
• Provide guidance on investment analysis, due diligence and financial modelling techniques.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career progression for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment aligned with MEDA’s values.
• Enhance the Fund’s reputation and relationships via industry engagement within the ecosystem.

Audit and Administrative Support (20%)

• Coordinate and facilitate regular investment committee meetings, ensuring timely distribution of materials and documentation.
• Support the preparation of investment impairments by reviewing accounting treatments, collaborating with corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of required impairment documentation for auditors and board committees, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

Job Requirements for ALL STAFF at MEDA

Organizational Policies and Procedures

• Ensure and adhere to all MEDA management, professional, finance, audit, legal, human capital, security, corporate and other policies as required.
• Prepare quarterly and other required internal reports and planning documents.
• Complete and participate in all training as required.

Organizational Culture

• Appreciation, understanding and commitment to MEDA’s mission, creating business solutions to poverty.
• Demonstrate MEDA’s Core Performance Values: Collaboration, Respect, Entrepreneurship and Accountability.

Image and Engagement

• Adherence and demonstration of MEDA’s image according to MEDA values.
• Comply with board approved brand strategy.
• Promote MEDA thorough speaking engagements, media appearances and convention as required.

Staff Management (applicable to positions with at least one Direct Report)

• Performance of staff management and leadership functions as applicable according to MEDA policies, procedures, and values
• Contribute to a healthy culture and work environment for staff team

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education: Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. MBA or CFA preferred. or related field.

Experience:

• 13 + years of experience in private equity, venture capital or fund of funds, with a strong focus on investment analysis and due diligence.
• Completion of CFA or working towards CFA Qualification/ master’s degree in finance or MBA considered an asset.
• Understanding of private equity fund structures, legal documentation (LPAs) and industry best practices.
• Debt fund experience.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Candidates must submit their CV and a cover letter including a summary of their work experience related to this opportunity, highlighting their experience.

MEDA is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodation is available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodation make their needs known in advance.

This job description may be reviewed, revised and updated as required to meet department and/or organizational objectives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate is selected.

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