Investment Lead

Description (Public)

Investment Lead | Job in Rwanda Inzira Creative Partners is the sector infrastructure for Rwanda’s creative economy, coordinating the Creative Rwanda consortium and connecting creatives and creative enterprises to markets, catalytic finance and policy. The Creative Rwanda Program is delivered through a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Build a pipeline of creative entrepreneurs across Rwanda, including outside Kigali.
Prepare investment papers and bring sector insight on creative business models, seasonality and risk.
Monitor the portfolio so repayment follows what creatives actually earn.
Lead conversations with banks, microfinance institutions and fintechs to build a pathway from Nibigira into mainstream credit.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

The Creative Rwanda Program is delivered through a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and is led and coordinated by Inzira Creative Partners, in collaboration with Gahaya Links and MASS Design Group. Within the program, Inzira leads ecosystem coordination and financial inclusion.
At least five years in investment, credit or portfolio management, ideally in inclusive finance, impact investing or SME lending in Rwanda or a comparable market.
Working knowledge of blended finance, including grants, returnable grants and revenue-based or shared-risk structures, and comfort working within shared governance.
Experience reading irregular cash flows and assessing businesses that traditional lenders turn away.
A degree in finance, economics, business or a related field. A master’s or investment qualification is an advantage.
Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English.
Please bear in mind that you should never be requested to pay to get interviews, or to pass extra certifications etc...
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