Analyst, Early Stage Finance

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya FSD Africa Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Summary

The Analyst, Early-Stage Finance is responsible for conducting market research and analysis on all aspects of Africa's early-stage financing ecosystem in support of pillar strategy, programming and communication. This will include research and analysis on early-stage financing demand, supply and enabling environment issues and trends and support to project monitoring, evaluation, and risk management. The Analyst will also develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders.

1. Market Research & Analysis

Support pillar strategy by conducting market research, managing pillar knowledge and ensuring the availability of high-quality data and information to inform decision-making.

2. Programme Development Support

Produce analyses to support the identification and design of pillar programming.

3. Programme Management Support

Provide support to the ESF team in monitoring, evaluating, and managing ESF projects to ensure successful outcomes.

4. Communications & Content Development

Develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject and 2 years of experience or Higher Diploma in relevant subject with 3 years of experience
  • Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

  • At least 1 year of experience as an Analyst conducting market research and analysis
  • Demonstrated knowledge in Africa's early-stage financing, including supply, demand and trends
  • Track record of effective project management with experience of using relevant tools or trackers
  • Solid understanding of good research practice with a track record of undertaking quality research, analysing and processing data effectively, evaluation and report production
  • Excellent skills in both written and spoken English; demonstrating good attention to detail with grammar, spelling and writing style that will appeal to key stakeholders
  • Good understanding of principles of effective communications with a track record of quality materials development, including in Word and PowerPoint
  • Team player: ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation
  • Knowledge and skill in relevant ICT programmes, including MS Office

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Knowledge of donor policies and procedures
  • Previous experience of working in FCDO-funded projects
  • Languages: French, local African languages

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are advised to apply via the application link by
Monday, 15th September 2025, 5:00 PM EAT
.

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