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IWMI

IWMI

IWMI is a global research organization addressing water challenges in developing countries with governments, civil society, and businesses.

Professional Services
251-1K
Founded 1985
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Description

  • Review agribusiness models, program documentation, and the broader WASA framework, and align the assignment approach with IWMI and stakeholders.
  • Develop an inception report with methodology, investment-readiness criteria, investor selection criteria, co-investment attribution methodology, risks, assumptions, and workplan.
  • Assess the commercial viability and financing needs of each model.
  • Develop investor-ready business cases, financial models, projections, and financing structures.
  • Prepare professional investment materials for commercial investors, impact investors, DFIs, and financial institutions.
  • Design and deliver training on investment readiness, financial management, governance, deal negotiation, and inclusive financing.
  • Strengthen the capacity of participating enterprises to engage effectively with investors and financiers.
  • Identify, engage, and facilitate discussions with investors, financiers, and capital providers.
  • Support outreach, introductions, negotiations, and partnership building to mobilize private-sector investment.
  • Track and document investment pipelines, commitments, results, and deliverable outcomes.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Development Finance, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
  • Professional certification in finance, investment, or a related discipline such as CFA, ACCA, or FMVA.
  • 8–10 years of experience in investment advisory, transaction structuring, blended or development finance, or private sector investment mobilization.
  • Proven track record of mobilizing private-sector capital or co-investment, ideally at a comparable scale.
  • Experience structuring inclusive financing mechanisms such as working capital facilities, guarantees, insurance, first-loss, or concessional instruments.
  • Prior experience with agribusinesses, SMEs, or agricultural value chains, preferably in a climate-smart or sustainable resource management context.
  • Experience working in Zambia, Malawi, or comparable East and Southern African markets, with familiarity with the regional investor ecosystem.
  • Experience supporting enterprises through investment readiness, due diligence, and negotiation toward firm commitments.
  • Experience designing and delivering capacity building on financial and investment topics.
  • Strong financial modelling, business plan appraisal, deal-structuring, negotiation, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of agribusiness and development finance investors, including commercial investors, impact investors, DFIs, and local financial institutions.
  • Ability to produce investor-grade written and verbal materials and work independently to milestones.

Benefits

  • Competitive rate for this consultancy assignment.
  • 12-month contract duration.
  • Globally hired consultancy opportunity.
  • Inclusive, multicultural, and multidisciplinary working environment.
  • Strong commitment to diversity and gender equity.

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