Investment Manager – Impact Investing

About the role

The Investment Manager will lead sourcing, evaluating and managing early‑stage investments that deliver strong impact and financial returns for Airbel Ventures, the IRC’s impact‑investing arm.

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, and prepare Investment Memos for the Investment Committee.
• Support portfolio companies post‑investment with strategic guidance, fundraising assistance and impact tracking, coordinating with IRC country programmes.
• Contribute to sector mapping, refine investment theses and represent Airbel Ventures at regional events and conferences.
• Engage internal IRC stakeholders throughout the investment cycle and assist the Managing Partner with fundraising and portfolio strategy.

Required profile

• 6–8 years of experience in venture capital, impact investing, development finance or management consulting.
• Proven track record managing full due‑diligence processes from sourcing to closing.
• Established networks within African startup ecosystems.
• Strong interest in impact investing for underserved markets and ability to work independently in an early‑stage team.

Required skills

• Excellent financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to leverage AI tools strategically while ensuring content aligns with IRC’s mission and values.