This is a full-time, on-site Director role located in Nairobi. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of key projects, managing and mentoring team members, and ensuring that goals and targets are met. The Director will also be responsible for building relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners to drive business growth and... development within the designated market sectors.


Qualifications


Strong leadership and management skills
Experience in strategic planning and project management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Experience in the consultancy, executive search, or similar industries is a plus
Ability to work on-site in Nairobi
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field is preferred more

Origination


Build relationships with H2R stakeholders (business owners, borrowers, lenders, investors, and risk partners) to steer deals from identification to close, in line with H2R’s investment policy and impact mandate.
Develop a pipeline, source, evaluate, and pre-screen transactions based on eligibility and ESG criteria.
Foster strong networks and build relationships to generate... new business opportunities.
Deal Execution
Conduct due diligence, prepare credit approval memos, and present transactions to the investment committee to secure approval.
Negotiate legal documentation and participate in deal closing, overseeing transaction quality and outputs.
Perform financial modeling, stress-testing, scenario analysis, and coordinate with SDI and HSES teams for assessments.


Portfolio Management


Manage portfolio performance, ensure covenant compliance, and intervene where necessary to address core issues.
Review amendments and waiver requests, provide updates to managers, and validate impact data collection.
Incentivize borrowers to extend clean energy access and participate in portfolio reviews.
Strategy Development
Work closely with the Managing Director to develop and execute H2R’s strategy and business plan.
Support fundraising, investor reporting, and strategic planning, including market positioning and relationships.
Lead the investment team in understanding and delivering the investment strategy.


Leadership and Team Management


Lead by example, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
Manage the Investment Team to ensure high-quality results, handle complex issues, and maintain H2R’s values.
Effectively manage pressure situations and undertake additional duties as needed.


The desired candidate will have, but not be limited to:


Master’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
CFA/CPA qualification would be advantageous
12+ years of experience in venture debt or private credit funds, focusing on Off-Grid transactions (solar home systems and mini-grid financing) in emerging markets
Experience in commercial and operational due diligence, with a background in financing SMEs, particularly in early-stage businesses across various functions.
Strong experience in securitisation transactions, financial accounting, statement analysis, and financial modelling, including cashflow analysis.
In-depth knowledge of transaction legal documentation and a proven track record of delivering client-focused services.
Experience in line management and team leadership.
Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
A well-developed network across financial intermediaries, impact investors, and stakeholders in Africa.
Commitment to serving people in poverty, with a passion for frontier markets and delivering clean energy solutions.
Self-starter, proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
High integrity, strong ethical principles, cultural awareness, and commitment to governance and anti-corruption practices.
Willingness to travel extensively and work towards achieving company objectives.
Permanent work authorization for K more

Based in Nairobi, Kenya the Partnerships Director,Africa responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Contribute to executing bespoke partnerships construct across the alliance’s targeted market of Africa.
Manage an emerging partnerships portfolio and support the design and execution of significant partner convenings and dialogues that amplify the vision and aims of the... alliance.
Assist in expanding the alliance’s network of influential validators, decision-makers, and institutional leaders while building its reputation.
Manage a portfolio of partnership activities and events to activate global knowledge and curate alliance contributions to addressing Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13.
Landscape prospective funding and co-investment partners (philanthropies, national donors, private investors, international financial institutions, national leaders, and social sector partners).

The desired candidate will have but not limited to:

Minimum of 7-10 years experience in complex, fast-paced, and highly professional roles in global organizations with multiple offices preferred.
Proven leadership managing global partnership efforts and diplomacy experience with key stakeholders: national government, multinational organizations, philanthropic, and private sector partners.
Able to effectively communicate complex findings to decision-makers, policymakers, and non-experts, including the media.
Self-starter and possesses a strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative mindset in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and effective in developing positive and productive relationships across all levels of the organization and with external interlocutors. more