Program Coordinator with ACCION International for Recent Grad

Venture Lab is an Accion-sponsored initiative to invest in and support seed-stage financial inclusion enterprises, catalyzing innovation in financial inclusion and enhancing the way financial services are delivered to the poor. Venture Lab focuses on companies that are post-R&D but have not yet proven their concept or achieved meaningful revenue traction, filling the support gap for seed-stage companies. Venture Lab provides financial support as well as strategic and operational support to its investees. Venture Lab prioritizes investment opportunities in East Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, but is globally opportunistic, leveraging Accion’s global footprint and 50-years of experience investing in and building financial services business in emerging markets.

Venture Lab is currently recruiting a Program Coordinator as an integral team member to provide administrative and operational support to keep this small, high-performing team running effectively. The core and priority of the daily work is administrative and operational. However the role will provide exposure to all aspects of Venture Lab’s work, including pipeline development, portfolio monitoring and analytics, market and sector analysis, organizational development and support of the wider impact investing industry – all with a focus on innovation in financial inclusion. The position is full-time in a dynamic, hard-working team, with opportunity for growth for high achievers.

Responsibilities:

1. Investment and Portfolio Management Support
2. Team Coordination and Organizational Development
3. Business Development, Marketing & Outreach Support
4. General Administration and Knowledge Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Previous administrative support experience from past internships/jobs.
• Knowledge of financial inclusion and/or impact investing industry a plus.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload, track assignments and provide organizational support to colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to follow through.
• Solutions oriented approach with ability to multi-task and troubleshoot.
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, and demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in a fast paced environment under multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong professional communication skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Advanced computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce desirable.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for entrepreneurship and market-based solutions to poverty.
• Outstanding relationship management skills and ability to earn respect of Accion colleagues, investors and enterprises.

Read more and apply here.