The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) represents the minigrid development industry, which is a critical solution for delivering sustainable and environmentally-friendly electricity to Sub-Sahara’s more than 600 million people without access to power. AMDA is currently active in Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia, representing 42 member companies, who are operating minigrids across 19 African countries.
The Associate/Senior Associate, Strategy & Investor Relations plays an integral role in driving the AMDA 2.0/Minigrid 2.0 strategies which seek to fortify the Association’s role in ensuring the minigrid sector achieves sustainability & scale.
Your primary responsibility is to support the Association in achieving its goals by conducting research, analyses, and providing strategic insights that drive decision-making and enhance the impact of AMDA’s activities.
A successful Associate/Senior Associate, Strategy & Investor Relations will apply strong multi-sectoral knowledge and experience in ensuring the strategy aligns with the minigrid sector’s needs.
They will also support AMDA’s fundraising efforts to ensure it is able to achieve set targets. As AMDA is evolving from a “pull model” to a “push model”, you will also build and manage strong partner/stakeholder relationships.
WHAT YOU WILL MAKE HAPPEN
Strategy
Work closely with the CEO to coordinate AMDA’s organisational and sectoral strategies; monitor & report to ensure a structured approach to tracking status and progress of the objectives in the short-, medium- and long-term.
Share the Association’s long-term strategy and develop measures to achieve the set targets.
Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
Coordinate cross-functional team engagement in the implementation of the AMDA’s objectives and strategies.
Fundraising
Work closely with the CEO and Executive Management Team to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with AMDA’s goals and objectives.
Research and identify relevant fundraising opportunities from various sources.
Maintain a comprehensive database of grant opportunities and submissions.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors to ensure continued support.
Regularly communicate with donors through updates, reports, and other relevant information.
Seek opportunities for donor engagement and involvement in AMDA’s activities.
Plan and organize fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to attract new donors and raise awareness about AMDA’s work.
Collaborate with the communications team to create promotional materials and effectively market fundraising events.
Identify potential corporate partners and establish mutually beneficial relationships.
Collaborate with other organizations, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders to explore joint fundraising opportunities.
Stay informed about industry trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in fundraising.
Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on fundraising data and analysis.
Other Activities
Provide secretariat services at Board/Management meetings; keep track of resolutions and drive delivery of resolutions
Facilitate meetings and support cross-functional/project streams to ensure all projects are completed on-time and reports provided when required
Support AMDA’s Policy, Regulatory & Regional Coordination efforts
Represent AMDA at industry conferences and events (physical and virtual) to network and engage with existing and prospective partners, funders, and stakeholders.
Such other activities as may be assigned from time to time.
WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, law, economics, international development, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience of some combination of project management, strategy, fundraising and other relevant experience
Track record of formulating strategies, executing and managing complex projects with resourcefulness, creativity and excellence
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Excellent speaking, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Intellectual curiosity and dexterity
Ability to work independently, proactively, and flexibly with an entrepreneurial spirit
Time management and planning skills
Analytical and research skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suites (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required
Authorization to work in Nigeria
WHAT WOULD GIVE YOU ADDED ADVANTAGE
Bi- or multi-lingual proficiency
Experience in renewable energy and/or off-grid power solutions sectors, climate change and sustainability
Experience working in small, startup-like work environments
WHAT ARE THE PERKS OF THE JOB
Competitive remuneration
Hybrid working conditions
20 business days holiday
WHY WORK WITH US
AMDA is an international industry association supporting companies who are the front lines of expanding electricity access.
AMDA is an international, growing team.
AMDA works with decision makers across Africa, large corporations, development partners, and researchers to ensure that we achieve universal electricity access faster.
Be part of an organization that is changing Africa’s future for the better.
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