Africa Development Officer: Sustainable Investment Lead

Fellowfield | Executive Search & Interim Management; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days paid leave

International work environment

Collaborative team

Live and work in the Netherlands

Job summary

Aqua-Spark Africa is seeking a Development Officer Africa to mobilize capital for the next generation of sustainable aquaculture companies across Africa. You will focus on expanding the investor base, engaging DFIs, private investors, and mission-aligned partners to build a resilient food system.

You thrive on opening doors, building trusted relationships, and translating vision into investment partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising or investor relations experience.
• Proven track record in bringing in significant investment.
• Experience engaging with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
• Experience across emerging markets with cultural awareness.
• Native-level English with excellent storytelling skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Understanding of fund structures and financial metrics.
• Interest in sustainability and Aqua-Spark’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new investment partners for the Aqua-Spark Africa Fund, focusing on DFIs, family offices, foundations, and mission-aligned investors.
• Lead investor engagement from initial outreach through to commitment and long-term relationship management.
• Represent Aqua-Spark at industry events, investor forums, and conferences, expanding our network and visibility.
• Build trusted partnerships with investors who share our vision for sustainable aquaculture in Africa.
• Work closely with leadership to shape fundraising strategy and investor narratives.
• Contribute to the development of compelling investor materials and communications.
• Maintain and manage the investor pipeline and relationships in CRM system.
• Stay at the forefront of developments in sustainable finance, food systems, and aquaculture innovation.

Skills

Fundraising

Investor relations

Business development

Stakeholder communication

CRM tools knowledge

Tools

Salesforce

Venturelytics

Job description

Aqua-Spark Africa is seeking a Development Officer Africa to mobilize capital for the next generation of sustainable aquaculture companies across Africa. You will focus on expanding the investor base, engaging DFIs, private investors, and mission-aligned partners to build a resilient food system.

You thrive on opening doors, building trusted relationships, and translating vision into investment partnerships.