Investment and Partnership Manager

Stephanie Nicholas Solutions

Consulting & Strategy

Responsibilities:

Investment Strategy & Mobilization:

• Design and execute a comprehensive investment strategy aligned with departmental programs and goals.
• Develop investor pipelines and present investment-ready projects tied to departmental initiatives.
Oversee capital-raising efforts from venture capitalists, donors, angel investors, DFIs, and strategic sponsors.

Partnership Development and Management:

• Identify, negotiate, and formalise partnerships with:
• Local and international development agencies
• Investment networks and consortia
• Private sector leaders and trade institutions
Manage Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, and collaborative project execution plans.

Collaboration with SBOs:

• Facilitate funding access for SBOs by:
• Connecting them to relevant financing opportunities and investors
• Preparing them for investor readiness through advisory, pitching, and due diligence support
• Curating matchmaking events via LTIF and TSGI platforms
Monitor SBO partnerships and track outcomes from financial or resource-based collaborations.

Program Support and Deal Structuring:

• Design investment and partnership components for key programs such as: LoveWorld Trade & Investment Summit (LTIS), BEGI and ERP and AgroGlobal Connect
Advise on innovative financing models, including impact investing, blended finance, and profit-sharing structures.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:

• Represent the Department in high-level investment forums, economic summits, and trade delegations.
• Build stakeholder confidence through transparency, strong due diligence, and professional engagement.
Advocate for policy environments that encourage investment in LoveWorld Nation businesses and initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

• Capital Mobilisation: Attract funding for departmental programs through venture capital, institutional grants, donor funds, and investor relations.
• Partnership Ecosystem Building: Establish and nurture partnerships with global trade bodies, financial institutions, foundations, and government agencies.
• SBO Investment Facilitation: Provide access to funding, resources, and advisory support to accelerate SBO growth and scaling.
• Program Financing Models: Support initiatives like LTIS, ERP, and TSGI with sustainable investment and co-financing strategies.
Revenue Expansion: Drive partnership-based revenue through deal structuring, co-branded programs, and collaborative ventures.

Requirements:

• Master's in a related field
• Minimum of 10 year experience