North, West & Central Africa Investment Manager

Alterfin is looking for an Investment Manager to supervise its African partners in Northern, West, and Central Africa. The position will be based in Northern or Western Africa, with frequent travels within the region.

This position involves responsibility for the development and management of a lending portfolio in both the microfinance and sustainable agriculture sectors.

The main job responsibilities will include:

·       Contribute to the definition of the portfolio management strategy for the African countries under responsibility

·       Identify potential investments in line with the vision and investment policy of Alterfin and the other funds under its management

·       Carry out the institutional and social due diligences of the identified organizations. This will entail frequent travels in the region

·       Present the investment proposals to the Investment Committees and follow the loan disbursement process

·       Develop technical assistance projects to support Alterfin’s MFIs and SA partners

·       Monitor and manage the portfolio of investments.

Professional Profile:

·       Degree in higher education in finance, economics, business management, agricultural economics or other relevant field(s)

·       Necessary expertise in financial / organizational / strategic analysis of small to medium enterprises and in the fields of microfinance and sustainable agriculture

·       At least 5 years of relevant experience

·       Field experience in Africa will be of added value

·       Complete fluency in French and English (spoken and written)

·       Understanding of and commitment to development issues and social responsibility

We offer:

•           A full-time position in an international setting with committed colleagues

•           An attractive reward package with additional perks

•           The opportunity to work for a growing organisation with a social

Investor, pioneer in agriculture, with 30 years of experience in the sector,

> EUR 110M portfolio, more than 120 partners in more than 30 countries in

Asia, Africa and Latin America.

•           A remote job with a high level of flexibility.

How to apply?

Send your application in French or English, including a motivation letter and your CV to jobs@alterfin.be with following subject: “Application Africa Investment Manager 2025”. Deadline application is October 31st, 2025. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.