Investments Associate, Africa

Location: Remote (Based in Africa)

Leaders around the world are using digital technology as a tool for public problem-solving. Over the next decade, over 100 countries will embark on a journey toward building new digital public infrastructure (DPI). DPI will help governments, businesses, and individuals identify themselves, make payments, share information, and develop a range of unprecedented capabilities for improved service delivery. Co-Develop is a global not-for-profit fund committed to helping countries advance toward a digital future that is inclusive, safe, and equitable by building DPI.

The Role
Co-Develop is seeking a passionate and collaborative Investments Associate to help build and support a portfolio of investments that drive safe and inclusive DPI adoption. You will identify promising investable opportunities, support due diligence processes from start to finish, support our grantees, and help prepare for and facilitate workshops and other ecosystem-building initiatives.

You will report to a member of the investments team and collaborate with team members globally.

This is a remote-work position based in Africa. Please note, while this position is not restricted to a specific country within Africa, applicants must have existing work authorization (not restricted to their current employer) in the country from which they intend to work. Co-Develop is not able to sponsor work visas at this time. Interviewed candidates will be asked to show proof of citizenship and/or work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a compelling investment portfolio alongside the investments team

• Assist in the investment process, including conducting due diligence and preparing for presentations to the Investment Committee

• Provide ongoing active portfolio support to organizations that receive funding from Co-Develop

• Support grant administration activities, such as upkeeping the file management system, inputting updates to the grant management system, and ensuring receipt of grantee reports

• Stay informed about governance and technology related to DPI, sector initiatives, and country infrastructure to prepare team members for meetings, to inform strategy, and to identify new investment opportunities

• Support preparatory activities for Co-Develop led workshops / convenings, including developing content, preparing agendas, and documenting outcomes

• Support in collecting, writing and telling beneficiary stories or narratives that highlight our mission and work across countries

• Participate regularly in meetings among the global team members

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in technology, consulting, or project management

• Entrepreneurial skills and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a rapidly evolving environment

• Ability to work effectively with a remote and diverse team, including flexibility across various time zones spanning PST (Seattle) to IST (India) 

• High attention to detail and organisational ability

• Excellent writing skills

• Ability to travel to represent Co-Develop, both domestically and abroad

• High emotional and cultural acumen; a culture-add and a values-fit

• Fluency in English

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to speak and write in French, Arabic, Portuguese, and/or African languages

• Exposure to the field of using digital technologies for large-scale impact

• Understanding of Digital Public Infrastructure and/or Digital Public Goods

• Experience working with government agencies and leaders

• Experience working with external stakeholders and building trusted relationships

About Co-Develop

In the 20th century, physical infrastructure – electrical grids, highways, mass plumbing – created unimaginable public value and prosperity. In the 21st century, digital public infrastructure (DPI) has the same potential, leveraging digital systems like digital payments, digital identification, and data exchange to enable the effective provision of essential society-wide functions. Over 100 countries around the world are working on setting up DPI as part of a wider ‘reset’ post-COVID-19. And over the last decade, tried and tested DPI solutions have been developed that these countries can leverage quickly. 

However, building and sustaining DPI in a way that lays the groundwork for a more secure, inclusive, participatory digital ecosystem is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. There is a short window of opportunity to make sure that DPI is built in the right way. The choices countries make now will have consequences for decades to come.

Co-Develop was created to help countries navigate this process. Our methodology is indicated in our name: we support technologies that are built with communities, not just for them. It’s clearer than ever that the world’s biggest problems are fundamentally connected. Now is the time to build solutions that are just as well connected. Join us to co-develop the foundations for a fairer future!

To Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter in pdf format to hr@codevelop.fund. Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line, and title your files “Last name_Position_Resume” and “Last name_Position_Cover Letter”. Please send your submissions by March 24, 2025.