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Hybrid External Members – P2S Investment Committee
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About the role
- External members serving on the P2S Investment Committee for impact investing and financial oversight. Driving support for women-led enterprises in Nigeria and surrounding regions through strategic governance.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve or decline enterprise loans based on investment memos and briefing packs presented to the committee.
- Provide strategic guidance on investment priorities and portfolio performance.
- Ensure investments align with program objectives, risk management standards, and social impact goals (especially for young rural women).
- Identify risks, opportunities, and gaps in the investment portfolio.
- Promote transparency, inclusion, and equitable access to finance.
- Participate in Investment Committee meetings (virtual or hybrid) which will be held on average every two months.
- Review investment materials in advance and provide informed input.
- Contribute to objective, evidence-based decision-making.
- Uphold high standards of confidentiality and integrity.
- Declare and manage any conflicts of interest.
Requirements
- Proven experience in impact investing, venture capital, or private equity.
- Strong understanding of gender lens investing and social impact frameworks.
- Rich experience working in and investing in African markets, preferably in agricultural value chains in the P2S countries (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria).
- Senior-level experience in banking, SME finance, or credit risk management.
- Familiarity with innovative finance, MSME lending, especially for underserved segments such as rural women.
- Experience structuring or managing concessional or blended finance.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to women’s economic empowerment and youth inclusion.
- Experience with governance bodies or investment committees is an advantage.
Benefits
- A sitting allowance will be provided for each meeting, excluding the initial orientation meeting.
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