Job Description
Early-Stage Finance Pillar
Builds and scale early-stage finance for enterprises
by pushing the investment frontier forward. This is achieved
through: Supporting demonstration of innovative financing solutions to
reach underserved segments and crowding in further capital and building the
enabling ecosystem to further extend the possibility frontier and mobilise
funding from broader sources. The pillar’s purpose is to drive
market-facing innovation in early-stage finance, utilizing a venture-building
approach to test and validate new solutions. Additionally, the Early-Stage
Finance Pillar coordinates FSD Africa’s Carbon Market Development, a
collaborative cross-pillar program.
Academic requirement:
Ongoing or recently completed undergraduate
degree in Economics, Finance, Development Studies, Environmental Sciences, or
related field.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
Be currently enrolled in a four-year college or
university Undergraduate Degree course OR a master’s degree course at the time
of application and during the internship.
Have completed at least three years of full-time
studies if you are currently pursuing a four-year college or university
Undergraduate Degree course.
Have graduated within the last 12 months at the
beginning of the internship.
Skills and Competencies
Strong interest in the Development or the Financial
sector.
Relevant training aligned with FSD Africa programs.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Computer literacy.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from
diverse cultural backgrounds and uphold FSD Africa’s core values.
How To Apply
