. Presentation of the context
Cameroon is full of a diversified and dynamic economy, which is based on the existence
of companies operating in various fields and presenting a potential for strongeconomic growth. However, Cameroonian companies complain about the difficultiesof accessing financing to develop their businesses. Furthermore, it is clearthat in addition to the difficulties of accessing financing, several companies struggle to developbecause they do not always manage to receive quality support tofully exploit their potential. Faced with this problem, in partnership with Investisseurs &Partenaires (www.ietp.com) which has been a pioneer in impact investment insub-Saharan Africa for 20 years, we are launching in Cameroon the first Impact Investment Fund,Fako Capital (www.fakocapital.com), for the financing and support ofCameroonian Startups, VSEs & SMEs with a strong economic, social and environmental impact, in order toactively participate in making the Cameroonian economy more resilient and agile, while participating in thecreation of local sector leaders.The fund plans to make investments for amounts of up to 350 million FCFAper company, within companies operating in all sectors of activity with a strongeconomic, social and environmental impact, and which have real potential for strong growth. Ex:agri-food, Digital & Technology, transport/logistics, education, health, recycling,energy. As part of the deployment of the group’s activities, we are looking for aProfessional Intern as an “Operations Analyst”, fora period of 3 to 6 months, which may lead to a permanent contract, who will be basedin Douala-Cameroon and will be in charge of assisting the investment team onoperational and ESG (Environment – Social – Governance) aspects within the companies in thefund’s portfolio in Cameroon. Female applications are encouraged.This sheet presents the skills expected for the position, and the main missions and activitiesof the “Operations Analyst”. The missions and activities mentioned below are notexhaustive. 2. General framework of the activities of the “Operations Analyst” Under the responsibility of the Fund Manager, the “Operations Analyst” will participate in theoperational and ESG monitoring of companies and in the preparation and launch of Fako Capital. She/he will be in
responsible for the analysis and optimization of operations and ESG issues within companies in
Cameroon. Female profiles who meet the requirements for this position are strongly encouraged to
apply.
3. Main Missions of the position
The main missions of the position of the “Operations Analyst” will focus on:
On the Operations side:
– Support the investment team on operations within companies
– Conduct preliminary operational assessments within companies in the fund’s pipeline, and identify opportunities (if any) to optimize their operational performance – Scan investment opportunities (i.e. SMEs) on the operations side and verify whether they meet the fund’s eligibility criteria – Conduct operational due diligence within companies currently under review by the fund, and determine their viability and potential for creating operational value – Develop a value creation plan for companies entering the portfolio – Monitor operational issues of portfolio companies, in collaboration with the investment team On the ESG (Environment – Social – Governance) side – Carry out preliminary assessments of pipeline companies, on ESG aspects – Conduct and/or supervise ESG due diligence (according to the international standards adopted by the fund) carried out within companies under investigation – Carry out an ESG value creation plan within companies entering the portfolio – Ensure regular monitoring of portfolio companies on ESG aspects On the Technical Assistance component – In collaboration with the investment team, assess the Technical Assistance and capacity building needs of the teams of companies under investigation or in the portfolio – Provide support to the investment team on Technical Assistance missions to be launched or in progress (i.e.: drafting the Terms of Reference for the missions, identifying consultants, negotiating mission contracts with consultants, drafting and validating Technical Assistance contracts with stakeholders, monitoring the progress of Technical Assistance missions, assessing the achievement of the objectives of each technical assistance mission, drafting technical assistance reports) More generally – Participate in drafting activity reports for investors
– Participate in the preparation of standard documents for successful interaction with
third parties.
– Participate in the animation and team life
5. Training, experience and required profile
The profile sought (we encourage women) must have the
required skills and experience with:
– Good understanding of corporate finance
– Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to local SMEs
– Ability to work in a team and with companies that are not sufficiently organized
– Real skills in setting up processes and supporting local SMEs
– Highly analytical mind and strong ability to summarize
– Experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial quality management,
industrial design office, development and assembly of systems or production lines within SMEs,
assistance with operations management within production or service companies
– Minimum 3 years of concrete professional experience, acquired in one or more of the
relevant areas mentioned above.
– Desired degree: Engineer or Bac+5 in QHSE, or Industrial Maintenance or Process Engineering
, or any equivalent degree from a recognized Engineering School in Cameroon
– Age: Be between 25 and 30 years old
Technical and personal skills expected (not exhaustive)
– Knowledge of the business environment and the operational context of Cameroon
– Very good analysis, synthesis and documentary writing skills
– Good knowledge of financial analysis in the context of SMEs is an asset
– Strong ability to work both independently and in a team
– Strong rigor and organizational skills, desire to achieve the objectives set
– Ability and motivation to provide local support to VSEs/SMEs with
often very “field” issues
– Easy communication and interpersonal skills
– Open-mindedness, strong ability to adapt and learn quickly
– Transparency and integrity and sense of confidentiality
– Mastery of IT tools: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.
– Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written
Practical arrangements
– Start date: As soon as possible
– Location: Position based in Douala, with travel within Cameroon
– Type: Professional internship, lasting 3 to 6 months, which may lead to a permanent contract
.
To submit your application, please send a CV and a cover letter to the
following address infos@fakocapital.com no later than January 20, 2025 , specifying in the Title (subject) of the
email “Application for the position of Operations Analyst Fako Capital”.
NB: If you do not hear back from us within 3 weeks from January 21, 2025, please consider
that your application has not been accepted. Only candidates selected for the next
steps will be contacted.
