Part-Time Investment Specialist (Follow-On Fundraising)

About the role

Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy Rwanda's Jasiri Growth Accelerator is looking for a seasoned Investment Specialist to support its ventures in raising follow-on capital. The specialist works hands-on on funding strategy, deal structuring, investor introductions and negotiations, backed by valuation work and fundraising risk management. The engagement is a 6-month part-time consulting assignment in Kigali, with possible extension depending on performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop tailored follow-on funding strategies and advise on capital structure, valuation, instruments (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), dilution and deal terms, including term sheet review and closing.
• Use investor networks to create follow-on opportunities with angel investors, family offices, VC funds, DFIs and strategic investors, and run investor engagement such as deal rooms, showcases and one-to-one introductions.
• Review investor materials, gather investor feedback and keep a record of introductions, pitches and term sheets.
• Advise on negotiations without committing either party or making investment decisions.
• Assess fundraising risks (runway, valuation expectations, investor fit, governance and legal readiness) and design mitigation strategies.
• Track fundraising progress, runway and financial health, flag at-risk ventures and contribute data to portfolio dashboards.
• Lead annual portfolio valuations and provide valuation guidance to ventures.
• Report regularly to the JGA team, the Executive Committee and the Investment Committee, and prepare investment memos, risk assessments and recommendations.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• 5+ years of investment, venture capital or private equity experience, with a track record of closing Seed to Series A deals and supporting follow-on raises.
• Strong, verifiable investor network with documented evidence of active engagement.
• Experience conducting valuations of early-stage companies and strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Practical experience with due diligence, investment committee materials and post-investment support.

Required skills

• Valuation of early-stage companies
• Term sheets, cap tables and investor rights
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Investment due diligence