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Manager, Partnerships (Blended Finance) at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund
About this opportunity
Job opportunity for Manager, Partnerships (Blended Finance) at AECF, supporting businesses in agribusiness, renewable energy, and climate tech across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is hiring a Manager, Partnerships (Blended Finance) to lead fundraising and partnership development for AECF Capital in Lagos, Nigeria.
What it offers
- Full-time role in Lagos, Nigeria
- Focus on blended finance: grant funding, concessional debt, equity, and technical assistance
Who can apply
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Finance, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field
- 6–8 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in strategic partnerships and fundraising from government donors, multilaterals, corporates, foundations, or DFIs
- Fluency in English & French
- Experience with blended finance, DFIs, and impact investment fundraising
What you'll do
- Lead business development and fundraising for AECF Capital’s blended finance mandate
- Develop proposals, concept notes, and partnership offerings
- Design catalytic funding approaches with partners (DFIs, blended finance structures)
- Manage donor relations, stewardship, and reporting
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with funders and stakeholders
- Coordinate internal teams (programs, finance, communications, MEL) for high-quality submissions
- Represent AECF at meetings, forums, and stakeholder engagements
How to apply
- Apply online at recruitment.aecfafrica.org
- Deadline: 13 August 2026
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Key details
TypeJob
LocationPan-African
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
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