Business And Investment Analyst

About the Job

KEMMCOM is a strategic advisory firm operating at the nexus of business, government, and civil society. We deliver value-added services to support:

• Business growth
• Mission advancement
• Risk mitigation
• Building sustainable entities with solid reputations

As a dynamic company based in Africa’s political and influence capital, Addis Ababa, we embody Ethiopia’s and Africa’s DNA of multiculturalism. We deliver services that integrate our international experience with the local context of our clients.

The Job

We are seeking a Business & Investment Analyst to join our team and support our work by:

• Analyzing markets
• Identifying opportunities
• Providing actionable insights for clients and partners

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate would have a strong background and/or experience in project management with the ability to:

• Understand business needs
• Build a project management office that responds to these needs
• Demonstrate strong judgment in various situations
• Exhibit strong presentation and influencing skills
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Organize tasks efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities

Market & Investment Analysis

• Conduct sectoral research in priority industries (technology, agriculture, manufacturing, services, renewable energy, etc.)
• Analyze macroeconomic trends, investment regulations, and policy developments in Ethiopia and the region
• Prepare investment briefs, opportunity notes, and feasibility studies for internal and client use
• Track foreign direct investment (FDI) trends, donor funding flows, and emerging partnership opportunities

Business Development Support

• Assist in developing concept notes, proposals, and pitch decks for clients, donors, and investors
• Identify and track tenders, consultancy calls, and grant opportunities relevant to KEMMCOM
• Support pipeline management through research and due diligence on potential partners and clients

Financial & Economic Modelling

• Develop financial models to assess the viability of new projects and investments
• Provide cost–benefit and ROI analyses for client strategies and internal projects
• Support the design of greenfield projects and investment cases

Reporting & Communication

• Draft high-quality reports, policy briefs, and presentations for clients, investors, and stakeholders
• Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and visualizations
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to turn analysis into thought leadership content

Experience and Skillset

• Five years of experience working with or in a large company in Ethiopia with a track record of successful project delivery in investment analysis, consulting, financial advisory, or development finance
• Strong understanding of Ethiopia’s business and investment landscape; regional knowledge is a plus
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
• Proficiency in Excel (financial modeling), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
• Experience preparing reports for investors, donors, or consulting clients
• A strong track record of setting and meeting pre-defined targets
• Excellent oral representation, writing, and reading skills in English; ability to communicate in more than one Ethiopian language is strongly desired
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-growing company and provide solutions to these growing pains
• Ability to think strategically and execute with efficiency
• Ability to put the customer first in every interaction involving the company and always look for ways to improve the customer experience
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams and negotiate constructively for business and investment growth
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with current and potential clients
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Passion for Africa’s economic

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Communication / Pr / Journalism
• Customer / Service / Secretarial
• Economics / Statistics
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development