We are seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager with solid knowledge and experience in enterprise-wide risk management.

The Enterprise Risk Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining a risk management framework for the organisation, and monitoring risks, ensuring that they are within the approved risk appetite. The incumbent will also provide advice on matters pertaining to the safety and security of AECF staff, premises, and project sites, as well as ensure that field SOPs and security assessments of our areas of operation are continuously updated and relevant.

The AECF is  seeking a Head of Human Resources & Administration with a solid foundation in all functional aspects of Human Resources to join our growing team.

The incumbent will be responsible for integrating the HR function into the everyday fabric of the organization by developing strong relationships with all departments. The Head of Human Resources & Administration will develop and execute human resource strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of AECF in the areas of talent management, succession planning, change management, performance management, training and development, compensation and employee relations.

As AECF enters a new growth phase, we are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to join our growing innovations and investments team, and bring Africa-wide investment, deal structuring, investment advisory services and fundraising expertise to the team.

As AECF enters a new growth phase, we are seeking an Investments Manager to join our growing programs and innovations team to help ramp up the Investment Support Services, a key pillar of our refreshed strategy, over the next four years through its redesign to significantly support due diligence, investor readiness and investment facilitation.

The AECF is seeking a Senior Partnerships Officer to support the development and maintenance of partnership management aspects at AECF. The organizations strategy depends on working with partners who have complementary capabilities and resources so we can realize transformative impact by leveraging their ideas, resources, capabilities. Working with senior program leadership and other teams, the Senior Partnerships Officer will help prioritize our institutional and private foundation relationships, develop tools and systems to support partnership development and fundraising activities, and help manage specific projects that are uniquely dependent on partnerships. The Senior Partnerships Officer will also support program management processes so that the opportunities and goals of our program work are connected to partnership opportunities and goals.

The AECF is seeking the services of a Mini-grid Advisor who will provide advisory support to the REACT SSA mini grid investees. The Mini-grid Advisor will carry out various technical and commercial advisory tasks for mini grid-connected and stand-alone renewable energy electrification projects. The job will particularly focus on advising investees on design, simulations, technical standards, bill of quantities and supervision of solar hybrid plants from kW-scale up to the MW range. Some work on electrical distribution networks is also envisioned (LV and MV).

The AECF seeks a consultant to support in the development of  Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in renewable energy policy briefs which provide compelling evidence to support improvements and implementation of gender sensitive, responsive and transformative policy frameworks supporting improved equitable access to energy in Kenya and Mozambique.

Through this consultancy, AECF seeks to build the capacity of women in business and leadership within its renewable energy portfolio companies (REACT SSA) through a targeted approach which is centered on leadership development that includes coaching, learning and exchange. AECF is therefore seeking a consultancy firm/consortium of experts who can deliver the different facets of the women in leadership program. 

At the end of the assignment, the participants should be able to: 

• Gain greater understanding of a leader's responsibilities. 
• Create and maintain an efficient, effective, and motivated team. 
• Maximize their team performance by understanding how their behavioral preferences may influence their personal style in the workplace, and the value this brings to their team. 
• Engage with investors for additional capital raising for the growth of their companies.

The AECF is seeking a development sector resource mobilization and partnerships expert who has up to date knowledge of the current Overseas Development Aid (ODA) priority areas in relation to a wide range of donors; be well-versed as to the trends, needs and dynamics influencing ODA policymaking and be highly knowledgeable and analytical about new and emerging ODA policies of partners and donors which align with the key thematic areas of AECF’s refreshed strategy and sectors of focus.

This assignment is part of the broader strategic support for AECF’s refreshed strategy and securing diverse funding partners to realize this objective. As the resource mobilization and partnerships consultant, you will be required to lead the design, development and costing of funding proposals to potential donors independently or in collaboration with other organizations applying for funds and who can demonstrate a record of success in relation to fund-raising initiatives.

The AECF is seeking a consultant to document success stories and lessons learned from the implementation of the REACT SSA programme, in terms of gender lens investing, improved business value through gender smart solutions and overall improved well-being of women impacted by the interventions.