Job Opportunity at FEDA, Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Fund For Export Development In Africa (FEDA)

The Company

• The Fund for Export-Development in Africa – FEDA – was established as a subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (“the Bank”) in February 2019. With headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda, FEDA is tasked with implementing the Bank’s equity investment programme by providing seed capital to export-focused companies within a wide range of sectors. 
• FEDA was established by the Bank to facilitate foreign direct investment flows into Africa’s trade and export sectors and to fill the equity funding gap that amounts to $110 billion per annum in exports related sectors.

• FEDA has engaged the Willis Partnership to assist them with the recruitment of a new CEO for the Fund.

The Role

• Based in Kigali and reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for leading and developing a team of professionals to manage a large and diverse portfolio across the African continent. 
• They will be expected to develop investment strategies across growth equity, project finance, and structured debt to pursue mostly direct investment opportunities across multiple sectors and industries.

• The CEO will spearhead the development of deep industry knowledge in target sectors and lead the sourcing of new transaction opportunities through a broad professional network.
•  The position is accountable for managing the entire value chain including due diligence, structuring/negotiating, and closing new deals. Post-closing, the CEO will hold Board seats and work with the Private Equity team to monitor, manage, and add value to portfolio companies through well planned exits.

 

• The CEO serves as the leader of the FEDA Senior leadership Team and as the liaison between FEDA, the Board of Directors, investors and other stakeholders. 
• They are expected to contribute to thought leadership across FEDA’s investment program, asset classes and development impact themes. 
• The CEO is expected to foster a healthy workplace culture which supports professional development, staff well-being and the transformation of the African continent.

The Candidate

1. Eligible candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following:
2. Relevant undergraduate degree and a post graduate degree or professional qualification in lieu;
3. Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in international finance, with a demonstrable track record in the private equity industry at C-Suite level;
4. Knowledge of and experience of leading and managing trade and/or export development related investments coupled with strong knowledge of the African trade and investment environment;
5. Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, with substantial experience of building successful relationships at ministerial and board levels in government and the private sector;
6. Relevant stakeholder management experience along with strong decision­making and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills with good general knowledge of key investment sectors;
8. National of an African country.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria for this role, and wish to apply, 

• Please send a full curriculum vitae to our retained Consultant, Robert Baldwin, at: 

robertbaldwin@willis-partnership.co.uk , quoting reference FEDA/21. Applications sent direct to the Bank will not be considered. The closing date for applications to be received will be the 3rd of December 2021.