Head of Impact Investing

**Requirements**:
**Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Leadership**
- Develop and implement an integrated impact investing strategy that aligns with Pele Energy Group’s mission to uplift energy and NDP communities.
- Identify and structure opportunities to attract both grant funding (philanthropic and development funds) and commercial funding (impact investors, blended finance, and public-private partnerships).
- Create a roadmap for deploying funds effectively to maximize social, economic, and environmental returns.

**Funding and Resource Mobilization**
- Secure grant funding from international development agencies, government programs, and foundations to support community development projects.
- Develop commercial funding partnerships with impact investors, private equity, and financial institutions interested in energy infrastructure and social transformation.
- Engage with stakeholders to structure blended finance models that leverage grant funding to de-risk commercial investments.

**Program Development and Management**
- Oversee the design and implementation of programs targeting community development in energy access, education, skills training, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
- Ensure all funded projects comply with funding agreements and deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes.
- Lead the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of funded projects to track impact and performance, providing regular reports to stakeholders.

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with government bodies, NGOs, corporate funders, and community organisations to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Represent Pele Energy Group at key industry events, conferences, and meetings to advocate for impact-driven energy solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including community development, operations, and communications, to align impact investment initiatives with broader organisational goals.

**Compliance and Governance**
- Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements in the deployment and management of funds.
- Implement robust governance frameworks to manage risk and ensure transparency in the allocation and use of fund**s.**

**Desired Skills & Qualifications**
- A master’s degree in finance, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in impact investing, sustainable finance, development finance, or a related field, with a proven track record of mobilizing funding.
- Expertise in structuring blended finance solutions, grant funding management, and working with multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Strong understanding of the South African renewable energy landscape and NDP community development priorities.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a results-driven mindset.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with funders, government bodies, and community organisations.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating impact-driven projects.

**Competencies**
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Deep understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and impact measurement frameworks.
- Financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate investment opportunities and funding mechanisms.
- Passion for community development and social impact.

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to shape the future of South Africa’s energy and socio-economic landscape.
- A dynamic and purpose-driven work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- The chance to work on innovative projects with measurable community impact.

Applications Deadline: 6 February 2025