Investment Vehicles Value Creation Coordinator / Lead – (Full-time)

About ESPartners 

Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESPartners) is a company which aims at enabling innovative,  scalable, and profitable enterprises to build prosperity. Created in 2010 in Washington DC, ESPartners’  mission is to “Provide entrepreneurs in Africa with the keys to sustainable success.” 

ESPartners supports people, companies, institutions, and nations in articulating, implementing and  disseminating solutions to their economic challenges, and in facilitating private sector development and  supporting MSMEs across Africa. ESPartners has worked with multiple clients: entrepreneurs, MSMEs,  governments, and development partners, including the World Bank Group / IFC, Mastercard  Foundation, the African Development Bank. 

Our firm operates across the African continent through two regional offices: in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,  covering West and Central Africa, and in Kigali, Rwanda, for East and Southern Africa operations. 

At ESPartners, we believe in people. We live by the idea of constantly delivering services at the cutting  edge of business practices, but also, of bringing into our team, the most talented, adaptable, qualified,  driven and diverse people available. 

ESPartners’ approach is to provide « Intelligent CapitalTM », meaning the right combination of insights  and capital, to address critical societal issues, by providing advisory services and solutions to diverse  clients, via two practice areas, and to deliver on varied aspects of our mission: 

• SCALE – It facilitates the passage of entrepreneurs to scale throughout structured processes, combining support at any stage of maturity (ideation, incubation and acceleration), and access to financing solutions (debts, grants and equity). 
• INSIGHTS – Consulting services aimed at creating and implementing innovative solutions for sustainable development through the competitiveness of value chains, business strategies, leadership and change mentality. 

ESPartners has four core values expressed via P.A.C.E.: Passion, Agility, Collaboration and Equity. 

Position Overview 

The Investment Vehicles Value Creation Lead/coordinator will be responsible for driving the technical  assistance (TA) provided to our investment vehicles (IVs), ensuring qualitative support at scale. 

They will identify and manage relationships with relevant business development service providers  (BDSPs) to deliver specialized services to the IVs when needed.

This raie will also involve taking a leading part in managing the overall relationship between l&P and  the IVs, becoming the preferred contact persan for all IV capacity building initiatives. 

Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee a portion of the value creation (VC) team. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Investment Vehicles Value Creation. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful entrepreneurship development  initiatives in Africa, working with a dynamic team and diverse partners.  

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for economic development, a strategic mindset, and the ability  to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment: 

• Drive the provision of TA to IVs, ensuring high-quality and scalable support
• ldentify and manage relationships with BDSPs to provide specific services to IVs as required 
• Take a leading role in managing the relationship between l&P and the IVs, becoming the go-to  contact for all IV capacity building matters 
• Oversee a portion of the VC team and contribute to its overall leadership and direction
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Required Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field 
• 7-10 years of experience in capital investment, venture capital, or financial advisory • Entrepreneurial mindset (e.g., having participated in setting up an investment fund)  
• Proven experience in managing value creation for an investment fund (such as leading a TA  facility) 
• Expertise in strategic and operational financial analysis  
• Experience in contributing to due diligence processes (for SM Es and/or funds)  • Strong relationship management skills, particularly with high-level stakeholders • Fluency in English / French 

We offer:

Professional Impact and Growth 

• Central role in building Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurial community
• Opportunity to directly impact hundreds of entrepreneurs and their businesses
• Platform to contribute to sustainable development and economic empowerment
• Access to extensive network of entrepreneurs, investors, and development practitioners Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 
• Performance-based incentives linked to community engagement metrics 
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage 
• Communication and travel allowances 
• Professional development opportunities and training programs 
• Annual leave days according to local legislation

Career Development 

• Growth opportunities within ESPartners’ expanding operations 
• Exposure to international best practices in community development 
• Access to training in entrepreneurship, community management, and stakeholder engagement
• Networking opportunities with global development and business communities Mission Alignmen
• Direct contribution to building a prosperous Africa through entrepreneurship
• Opportunity to witness and facilitate real transformation in entrepreneurs’ lives
• Platform to create lasting impact on African business ecosystem

How to Apply 

Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@espartners.co 

Reference: IV VC Coordinator / Lead 

Required Documents: 

• Detailed CV highlighting community engagement and relationship management experience
• Cover letter demonstrating passion for entrepreneurship and community development
• Two professional references, preferably from community or stakeholder management roles
• Portfolio of community events or engagement initiatives (if available)

ESPartners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We particularly  encourage applications from candidates with strong community ties and understanding of African  entrepreneurship ecosystems.