Investment Manager – Impact Investing in Africa

About the role

The Investment Manager will lead sourcing, evaluation, and management of early‑stage investments that generate both impact and financial returns for Airbel Ventures, the impact‑investing arm of the International Rescue Committee.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with startups, accelerators, incubators, and investors across Africa.
• Lead due‑diligence processes, including market analysis, financial modeling, impact assessment, and risk evaluation.
• Prepare Investment Memos for presentation to the Investment Committee.
• Support portfolio companies post‑investment with strategic guidance, fundraising assistance, and impact tracking.
• Contribute to sector mapping and refine investment theses across focus areas such as climate, health, education, and economic opportunity.
• Represent Airbel Ventures in regional investor networks, events, and conferences.
• Coordinate with IRC country programs and technical teams to build traction for portfolio companies in humanitarian markets.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in early‑stage venture investing or impact investing.
• Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with market and financial analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across humanitarian contexts.
• Commitment to the IRC mission and values.

Required skills