NLHead of Light Manufacturing Export and Venture Builder
Africa Jobs FundRemote
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Why this is on the board
In countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, factories making clothing, shoes and furniture were among the first places where many people without an education began earning a steady wage. In this role you help decide which such factories in Africa get off the ground with the fund's money. One well-chosen founder can create thousands of jobs, though a lot depends on the market and on whether those jobs actually reach the poorest people.
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About the role
Build and fund new light manufacturing export companies across Africa, from founder sourcing through scaling production. - Find founders and convince them to launch export factories in apparel, footwear, leather goods, furniture or assembly. - Scope markets by speaking with international buyers, sourcing agents and factory operators to identify opportunities. - Assess investments, develop cost-effectiveness analyses and structure deals with founders before and after funding. - Requires fou…
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