Remote Job at Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG) – 2 Positions

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Remote Job at Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG).

The Africa Impact Investing Group is an active and vibrant community of actors working on the ground with policy makers, investors, entrepreneurs, and civil society to drive capital to where it can have the most impact, while delivering financing returns. This approach is part of an approach known as impact investing.

Working at the Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG) offers a chance to shape sustainable economic growth across the continent. Employees help channel funds into businesses that create real social and environmental good while making money.

Individuals interested in the Job at Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG) should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Programme Assistant – Programmes, Brand & Communications:

Specifications:

• Full Time | Remote
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Customer Care Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• The Programme Assistant – Programmes, Brand & Communications will provide programme coordination, administrative, communications, and logistical support to the AIIG Secretariat.
• The role will support the effective implementation and coordination of AIIG programmes, events, meetings, and stakeholder engagements while ensuring that AIIG’s brand and communications standards are consistently applied across programme outputs.
• The role requires a highly organised, proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and produce high-quality written and visual communications.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Responsibilities
Programme Coordination & Administration:

• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to AIIG programmes and projects.
• Support the coordination of board, executive committee (EXCO), programme meetings, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate meeting invitations, reminders, logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Take accurate meeting notes and circulate minutes and action points within agreed timelines.
• Follow up actions with EXCO, board members, programme teams and partners on outstanding actions and deliverables.
• Maintain organised programme files and documentation on Google Drive.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual programme updates.
• Assist with collecting programme data and evidence for reporting and communications.
• Support the planning and coordination of stakeholder consultations, strategic sessions and high-level engagements. 

Brand and Communication Oversight:

• Develop and maintain AIIG’s annual communications calendar, coordinating content across digital channels, newsletters, and partner networks in alignment with programme milestones and the AIS convening cycle.
• Draft, review, and quality-assure external-facing materials — including press releases, stakeholder updates, summit communications, and social media content — ensuring a consistent, authoritative, and data-led brand voice.
• Manage AIIG’s digital presence, including website updates, email communications, and LinkedIn engagement, tracking audience growth and content performance against defined targets.
• Liaise with  any appointed design or communications agencies to manage the production of institutional materials, event collateral, and summit outputs to the required standard.
• Monitor and report on AIIG’s communications reach and brand visibility across key stakeholder audiences, providing quarterly updates to the CEO.

KPI  Targets:

• Minimum of 12 substantive digital communications published per year (newsletters, thought leadership pieces, summit updates, or partner spotlights).
• Measurable growth in AIIG digital audience and engagement: minimum 20% year-on-year increase across primary channels.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential:

Technical Skills:

• Strong written communication and document preparation skills 

Desirable:

• Experience working within African national or regional ecosystem-building organisations.
• Knowledge of impact investing principles, blended finance, and enterprise support models.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and highly organised, with an ownership mindset.
• Able to work across cultures and adapt in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative team player with strong emotional intelligence.
• Passionate about mobilising capital for social and environmental change in Africa.

Working Conditions:

• Remote
• Close coordination with the CEO, Secretariat, and host NIEB back-office team.

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Programme Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time | Remote
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Customer Care Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• The Programme Manager is a senior operational role within the AIIG Secretariat, responsible for implementing AIIG’s programming priorities across Africa.
• The position ensures the timely execution of strategic initiatives, coordinates country-level and regional activities, manages external partnerships, and supports the CEO in achieving AIIG’s mission: to mobilise capital for impact, strengthen national ecosystems, and amplify Africa’s voice in global impact investing.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Responsibilities
Programme Execution and Coordination:

• Develop and manage annual and quarterly programme implementation plans aligned with AIIG’s 5-year strategy.
• Lead project roll-outs across countries, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Coordinate the Africa Impact Summit (AIS) and at least one additional regional event annually, with measurable outputs and post-event documentation.
• Support country partners in earned income projects, policy initiatives, and research dissemination.

KPI Targets:

• ≥90% of annual workplan deliverables achieved on schedule and within budget
• ≥80% satisfaction rate from national partners and event participants

Stakeholder Engagement and Country Support:

• Serve as the Secretariat’s liaison with national partners (NIEBs), ensuring alignment of activities and shared learning.
• Manage communication with strategic partners (e.g., GSG Impact, funders, UNDP) regarding ongoing programming initiatives.
• Facilitate regional knowledge-sharing, webinars, and collaborative platforms.

KPI Targets:

• At least 4 bilateral check-ins per NIEB annually
• 2 stakeholder learning events convened per year

Fundraising Support and Resource Mobilisation:

• Assist the CEO with proposal development, donor reporting, and pipeline development.
• Track funding opportunities, support national partners with proposal reviews, and contribute to concept notes.
• Liaise with grant partners on technical documentation and delivery requirements.

KPI Targets:

• Contribute to a minimum of 2 funding proposals or donor submissions per year
• Support at least 3 country-level fundraising interventions

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL):

• Develop and maintain a simple, agile MEL system with outputs and outcomes tracking.
• Ensure consistent data collection, analysis, and dashboard updates from partners.
• Produce periodic results reports to support internal learning and donor reporting.

KPI Targets:

• Quarterly reporting cycle maintained across all AIIG activities
• Baseline data and ToC-aligned indicators established within 3 months of start

Operations and Compliance:

• Work with the host NIEB to align on procurement, compliance, and administrative processes.
• Prepare draft budgets for programme activities and monitor expense alignment.
• Maintain records, SOPs, and internal knowledge management systems.

KPI Targets:

• 100% donor and board reports submitted accurately and on time
• No audit or compliance red flags during internal reviews

Brand and Communication Oversight:

• Provide oversight to the Programme Assistant who provides support in brands and communication
• Serve as the primary custodian of AIIG’s brand standards across all Secretariat outputs, ensuring every publication, presentation, and external communication conforms to the AIIG/AIS Brand Guidelines 2026.

KPI Targets:

• 100% of external communication materials reviewed before publication.

Research and Report Writing:

• Lead the production of AIIG’s annual and thematic research outputs — including regional-wide market-sizing reports, policy briefs, market intelligence notes, and summit briefing documents — ensuring all content is evidence-based, accurately sourced, and written to institutional standard.
• Coordinate research inputs from national partners, commissioned consultants, and external data sources, synthesising findings into accessible, authoritative outputs aligned with AIIG’s strategic priorities and the Africa Impact Summit programme.
• Coordinate research inputs from national partners, commissioned consultants, and external data sources, synthesising findings into accessible, authoritative outputs aligned with AIIG’s strategic priorities and the Africa Impact Summit programme.
• Monitor and curate the African impact investing evidence base — tracking new publications, data releases, and sector developments from leading institutions — and brief the CEO on findings relevant to AIIG’s strategic agenda.
• Support national partners in developing country-level research products, providing editorial guidance, data quality assurance, and peer review as required.
• Ensure all research outputs are disseminated effectively through AIIG’s communications channels and summit platforms, maximising reach among target audiences including DFIs, fund managers, policymakers, and ecosystem builders.

Key Targets:

• Minimum of 2 major AIIG research publications produced and distributed per year (e.g., Africa Impact Report, landscape report, or policy brief), each meeting a zero-fabrication standard with full source attribution.
• All statistics and data claims in published AIIG documents traceable to named institutional sources — zero tolerance for unattributed figures.
• Research outputs delivered on schedule: 90% of committed research deliverables completed within agreed timelines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, or related fields (or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme/project management in development finance, entrepreneurship support, or impact investing.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country programmes, donor-funded projects, and events at a continental or regional level.
• Strong stakeholder management and diplomatic communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working within African national or regional ecosystem-building organisations.
• Knowledge of impact investing principles, blended finance, and enterprise support models.
• Familiarity with impact measurement and management (IMM) frameworks.
• Bilingual proficiency (English required; French or Portuguese preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Competency with project management tools relevant to AIIG work protocols.
• Data management and basic M&E tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI).
• Strong written communication and document preparation skills (proposals, reports, policy briefs).
• Strong research and analytical skills to support basic to moderately rigorous research activities as part of programme delivery.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and highly organised, with an ownership mindset.
• Able to work across cultures and adapt in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative team player with strong emotional intelligence.
• Passionate about mobilising capital for social and environmental change in Africa.

Working Conditions:

• Remote-first with periodic travel across Africa (up to 20%).
• Close coordination with the CEO, Secretariat, and host NIEB back-office team.
• Position may evolve based on AIIG’s legal transition and programmatic growth.

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