Impact Africa Network Careers

• The fellows benefit from real-time practical experience and exposure to a wide network of professionals relevant to succeed in their careers and become young leaders and entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities:

• Support brand and product message development: Assist in developing brand messages and value propositions that effectively communicate the company's offerings to target audiences.
• Assist in brand storytelling strategy: Contribute to the implementation of the brand storytelling strategy by conducting research, providing input, and supporting the execution of storytelling initiatives.
• Aid in creating marketing materials: Collaborate with the design team and assist in the creation of marketing materials such as sales decks, brochures, flyers, posters, videos, presentations, and website pages.
• Assist in product marketing content creation: Work closely with the marketing team to assist in creating relevant content such as blogs, articles, videos, and testimonials that educate and engage customers.
• Support industry marketing events: Assist in organizing industry marketing events such as webinars, entrepreneurship events, and seminars, and provide support during these events to help generate leads for the sales funnel.
• Conduct market research: Assist in conducting market research to gather insights, evaluate opportunities, and monitor industry trends and developments.
• Other marketing support: Provide support in various marketing activities as needed, including administrative tasks, data entry, and coordination of marketing projects.

Key Skills:

• Strong communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist in crafting effective marketing messages and content.
• Detail-oriented: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in marketing materials and content creation.
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work well in an agile team environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute ideas and suggestions.

Experience:

• Marketing background (preferred): While extensive prior marketing experience is not required, a basic understanding of marketing principles or coursework in marketing-related subjects would be beneficial.
• Passion for marketing: An enthusiasm for marketing and a desire to learn and contribute to marketing initiatives.
• Educational background: Recent graduate or awaiting graduation in marketing, communications, business, or a related field

Position Overview: 

• We are looking for a dynamic Sales and Business Development Fellows (Paid Internship) to join our team at Elevate HR. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and support various aspects of our sales and business development efforts while gaining valuable experience in the software industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in prospecting potential clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking, industry events, and online platforms.
• Support market research initiatives to identify target prospects and understand their needs better.
• Learn and apply effective sales strategies and techniques to engage potential clients and generate leads.
• Assist in identifying key decision-makers within target organizations and establishing business relationships with them.
• Shadow experienced team members to observe presentations and demonstrations of Elevate HR's software solutions.
• Provide support during software demonstrations, gaining insights into showcasing features and functionality.
• Learn negotiation techniques and assist in negotiating contract terms and pricing under supervision.
• Shadow consultations with prospects, understanding their critical business issues related to HR management.
• Support in providing tailored solutions and recommendations aligned with prospects' specific needs.
• Assist in collaborating with the product owner to relay prospect requirements and contribute ideas for product enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market changes, and competitor activities, and share insights with the team.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to share ideas and strategies for business development.
• Support in monitoring sales pipeline, tracking progress, and providing reports on sales activities.
• Learn and support in executing effective sales strategies and action plans to achieve sales targets.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in learning about B2B sales, business development, or the software industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about building relationships and delivering compelling presentations.
• Eagerness to learn negotiation and closing skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset.

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a motivated Product Design Fellow with a keen interest in Graphic, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design, and proficient in using different tools such as Figma, Adobe and Canva to create engaging interfaces. As a member of our team, you will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure our products align with branding guidelines and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align designs with branding guidelines and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Apply graphic design principles, including layout, composition, color theory, and typography, to craft visually appealing interfaces that convey the brand's tone and message effectively.
• Utilize design tools to design intuitive user interfaces, incorporating relevant graphics, icons, illustrations, and imagery to enhance the overall user experience.
• Collaborate with marketing and other teams to ensure designs align with branding guidelines and visual identity.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify user personas, behaviors, needs, and pain points.
• Create user journey maps and empathy maps to visualize and understand the user experience.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from user interactions and feedback.
• Translate research findings into actionable design recommendations that address user needs and pain points effectively.
• Create interactive designs, ranging from low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, to iterate and refine product concepts.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the organization to support the design and development process effectively.

Requirements:

• Graduate from a relevant design program (e.g., Graphic Design, Interaction Design, UX/UI Design).
• Proficiency in using design tools such as Adobe tools and Figma, to create compelling user interfaces.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles and their application in digital interfaces.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on delivering high-quality designs that meet both user needs and business objectives.
• A passion for learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in Graphic & UI/UX design.
• Previous experience or projects demonstrating your Graphic & UI/UX design skills is a plus.

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Product Fellows to join our team. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development while working on real-world projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and a strong interest in web development, with some experience or coursework in frontend and backend technologies. The fellowship will provide valuable learning opportunities and mentorship to help you develop your skills and build your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of frontend and backend components for web applications.
• Collaborate with senior developers and cross-functional teams to translate user requirements into working features.
• Design and implement client-side architecture using technologies such as React.js, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.
• Build responsive and efficient user interfaces based on design specifications and wireframes.
• Develop frontend features and applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of backend solutions using Python and Django Rest Framework.
• Build and maintain APIs to enable communication between frontend and backend components.
• Test software to ensure functionality, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including system architecture, design decisions, and API specifications.
• Collaborate with team members to track progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Share your work and contribute to the team's GitHub repository, demonstrating your coding skills and project contributions.

Key Competencies:

• Some experience or coursework in frontend and backend development.
• Familiarity with technologies such as React.js, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Python, and Django Rest Framework.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow as a developer.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.

Job Summary:

• As the Investor Relations and Engagement Associate at Lokal Capital, you will play a pivotal role in driving our mission of localizing venture investing in Africa. You will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with local investors, managing partnerships with investment institutions and ecosystem players, overseeing the investment process, creating and curating content, and monitoring and evaluating the performance of our investor network.

Key Responsibilities
Investor recruitment and engagement

• Building and qualifying a deep investor network, both across the country and Africa.
• Meet with potential investors with the aim of recruiting and pitching the investor network to them.
• Develop a model for procuring introductions and referrals to new investors.
• Identify and attend events where there is a strong possibility of generating investor leads.
• Develop a monthly & yearly engagement framework for investors in the network. The framework should include a monthly engagement process for each network member and regular physical networking opportunities for investors.

Partner engagement and management

• Develop relationships with seed-stage investment institutions, and other ecosystem players ensuring that relevant events and opportunities e.g., demo or deal days are shared with the network.
• Create a database of other early-stage investors/financiers, their investment criteria, and key information for portfolio companies to engage for follow-on funding & co-investments.
• Create partnerships with programs or events that are looking to partner with the investor network community.
• Negotiate tickets and discounts for investors to attend relevant conferences and investment forums.

Investment management

• Manage investor identification and engagement during the investment process.
• Follow up with the investors to check if they’re interested in the deals or what should be the next step.
• Manage the syndication process to ensure the investment is made in a timely manner.
• Support in portfolio management of the investments and reporting framework on the portfolio companies to be shared with the respective syndicate on a quarterly basis.
• Acknowledging receipt of Investments by Investors once they deposit to the company account.
• Keeping and updating investor information records – amounts, dates of investments, rates, contact information, etc.

Content creation and curation

• On a regular basis publish a blog on an area of interest around early-stage investing or activities of Lokal Capital.
• Develop a framework to offer capacity building in the form of masterclasses and webinars on a regular basis to ensure they improve their knowledge of the private capital asset class.

Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

• Sending monthly qualitative and quantitative reports to the team summarizing the status of the community, investment activity in the network (open syndications), and areas in need of support.
• Supporting the development of the portfolio report and sharing with syndicate investors.
• Develop and conduct bi-annual surveys to check the status of the investors in the network.
• Develop and conduct a net promoter score exercise for the network to ensure the investors are happy with the network.

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Fundraising to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in securing substantial financial resources from various sources. This role is vital to our organization as it directly influences our ability to catalyze the growth of the next generation of startups.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative fundraising strategy, focused on creating long-term, sustainable revenue streams across diverse sources.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential investors, and donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
• Lead grant writing and application processes, coordinating with relevant internal teams to create compelling narratives and pitches.
• Oversee the end-to-end fundraising process from prospect research and approach, through proposal development, to deal closure (except in situations where an alternate resource makes more sense)
• Represent the organization at external events and meetings, acting as a spokesperson and champion of our mission and vision.
• Work with functional heads to develop and execute fundraising strategies including
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and ethical standards relating to fundraising and data protection.
• Track fundraising activities and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.
• Manage a fundraising team (as necessary), providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of securing significant funds from diverse sources.
• Experience in venture capital, startup ecosystem, or related fields is a strong plus.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and understanding of the philanthropic landscape.
• Existing relevant networks in the venture capital, impact investing, grant and philanthropic domains
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Commitment to our mission and values.