Fundraising & Investor Relations Intern

Description

Support the Fundraising and Investor Relations team in the delivery of its annual fundraising target and assist in creating and communicating a consistently applied message to Shareholders, to enhance the understanding of Africa50’s value proposition.

Main Responsibilities

* Draft, review, and edit high-quality written communications, including letters, reports, and investor materials, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and alignment with organizational objectives.
* Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in written French, producing well-structured, grammatically sound, and contextually appropriate documents.
* Preparation of a consolidated and detailed investors tracking sheet for each Africa50 vehicles/initiative to support the team in its fundraising process.
* Investor meeting support, including the generation of materials including presentations, portfolio updates, reports, agendas, bios, and any additional briefing documentation
* Maintenance of LP data in the CRM, make sure information is accurate and all engagement activities are captured. Assistance backfilling information into the system.
* Assist with the planning of roadshows, conferences, official visits, and Shareholders’ meetings, and preparing relevant documentation.
* Market intelligence and research on key investors, target markets and the competitive landscape
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

* Outstanding Academic Performance: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree and either have completed a Master’s degree or be in the final year of a Master’s program.
* Essential Work Experience: Demonstrated practical experience is mandatory; acquired through internships or up to one year of post-graduation work.
* Career Progression Opportunity: Proven ability and interest to transition into a full-time analyst role upon successful internship completion.
* Bilingual Proficiency Required: Excellent communication skills in both French and English, both written and spoken.
* Proven experience in business writing, correspondence, and formal communication, particularly in French.
* Excellent writing and communication skills, particularly for government stakeholders, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and effectiveness in official documents, reports, and correspondence.
* Work or academic experience with the following: Interest in investment Management, Marketing, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Investor Relations.
* Strong relationship to Africa - whether it be origin or a demonstrated long-term interest/commitment.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
* Willingness to work overtime and flexibility regarding hours.

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