Investment Officer - Intermediaries

Allied Talent Partners

Kampala, Central Region
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Description Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development - strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements - from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise - handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.High-Level Overview The client is seeking an Investment Officer - Intermediaries to lead intermediated investment activities within the distributed renewable energy (DRE) sector across Eastern and Southern Africa. This role will focus on structuring and managing financial facilities through partner institutions to scale last-mile DRE financing, addressing access-to-finance constraints while enabling market expansion. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in structured finance, financial institutions engagement, and renewable energy investment in emerging markets.Role and ResponsibilitiesRole: Investment Officer - Intermediaries Candidates Required: 1Key Deliverables

Develop and prioritize a pipeline of eligible financial intermediaries across target markets
Structure and deliver credit and risk-sharing facilities to financial institutions for DRE financing
Establish and implement a portfolio monitoring framework aligned with internal and donor requirements
Produce market assessments identifying barriers to intermediated DRE financing
Manage portfolio performance, including reporting, compliance tracking, and risk flagging

Requirements Experience Required:

Proven experience in structuring and executing debt or guarantee facilities with financial institutions
Experience working in renewable energy, infrastructure, or climate finance in emerging markets
Track record of managing investment pipelines and closing transactions
Experience engaging with commercial banks, MFIs, or leasing companies
Exposure to African markets or similar frontier markets

Technical Requirements

Strong structuring capability across credit lines, guarantees, and blended finance instruments
Ability to assess financial institution risk profiles and align facility design accordingly
Experience in portfolio monitoring, risk management, and performance tracking frameworks
Understanding of distributed renewable energy business models and financing needs
Ability to coordinate with treasury, credit, and investment committees

Other Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Sound judgment and decision-making under uncertainty
High level of ownership and accountability for deliverables
Clear and concise communication skills

Working Arrangement Location: RemoteLanguage: English

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