MPower Ventures, a pan-African fintech and impact start-up (www.mpower.africa), is looking for an independent and entrepreneurial professional to join our team. This global role supports our Management Team and local teams in Sub-Saharan Africa and offers an exciting opportunity in a fascinating and rapidly growing field within a start-up environment. The role will work closely and hand in hand with the CEO.

MPower is building a platform to supply and finance small-scale decentralized solar infrastructure in emerging markets through a B2B2C partnership model. Our solar products come with software and financing solutions that allow customers to pay in monthly installments. This position is a unique opportunity with high impact. Join our team, work with international experts, and gain valuable experience in the growing solar and financial sectors in Africa. Being part of MPower, you’ll make a significant impact in a scaling impact start-up.

Role Overview:

Either you are based in Yaounde, Lusaka, Accra, Zurich or in another location and willing to work remotely with occasional travel to Zurich; your main scope of intervention will include:

• Collaborate with executives on decision-making and initiatives.
• Assist the CEO with fundraising and investor relations.
• Manage strategic business initiatives from development to completion.
• Enhance organizational structure and processes for efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a liaison with staff, executives, senior leaders, and CEO regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.
2. Develop and build relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing operations.
3. Manage board and investor relations: Prepare materials for board meetings and investor presentations. Coordinate communications and follow-up actions with board members and investors.
4. Support fundraising efforts: Work with the CEO to prepare for fundraising rounds, including creating and editing pitch decks, financial projections, and engaging with potential investors.
5. Handle executive-level administrative tasks, such as preparing materials for meetings, coordinating schedules, and managing follow-up actions with key stakeholders.
6. Manage strategic projects: Head up projects that require a high level of confidentiality.
7. Form strategic partnerships: Negotiate partnership agreements and set up collaboration frameworks.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Master’s/MBA in Business Administration, Finance, Grant Management, International Relations, or similar field with a minimum of three years experience in Business Management, Data Analysis and Budget Management;
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Skilled in organizing and directing teams, with a strong focus on efficiency.
• Independent, entrepreneurial mindset, Financial acumen, strong problem-solving skills, thriving in dynamic environments.
• Passionate about impact and sustainability, especially in renewable energy and fintech.

To Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter (in PDF format) to: flora@mpower.africa
The subject-line of your email should state the job title “Research & Strategic Fundraising Manager”.

Note: the position remains opened until filled. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.