INVESTMENT SPECIALIST (SECTOR INVESTMENT SPECIALIST / INVESTMENT MANAGER)

Abay Investment HoldingAccounting & FinancePosted 2h ago

Addis Ababa, Bahir DarOn-siteFull TimeEntry

About this role.

INVESTMENT SPECIALIST (SECTOR INVESTMENT SPECIALIST / INVESTMENT MANAGER)

Announcement Reference	AIH/654/2019
Date of Issuance	November 04, 2026 G.C
Reports To	Director – Investments
Duty Station	Head Office, Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Employment Type	Indefinite Term Contract (Permanent)
Working Hours	Standard Full-Time (48 hours/week max)

1. ABOUT ABAY INVESTMENT HOLDING (AIH)

Abay Investment Holding (AIH) is established as the sovereign investment arm of the Amhara Region with a broad mandate to own, manage, and grow regional public assets. AIH operates as a custodian of public wealth and a development catalyst, balancing sovereign wealth management with active commercial operations to accelerate regional economic transformation and industrialization.

2. JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Investment Specialist leads and manages AIH's new investment ventures, capital mobilization, and project development. The specialist conducts comprehensive commercial studies, evaluates expansion projects, facilitates public-private partnerships, and structures equity participation to attract domestic and foreign investment into priority regional sectors.

3. REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Base Salary: ETB 45,000 – 65,000 (Gross, based on experience and qualification)

Allowances & Benefits: Housing, transport allowance, and progressive medical/life insurance coverage as per the approved AIH Compensation & Benefits Framework.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Investment Studies & Strategy:

Conduct comprehensive studies on new and expansion trade and investment projects in commercially feasible sectors, identifying growth opportunities and market entry strategies.
- Anticipate industry trends, economic shifts, and sector-specific risks to proactively adapt investment strategies in alignment with regional policy frameworks.

Capital Mobilization & Partnerships:

- Mobilize capital by creating frameworks for individual or joint participation of domestic and foreign private investors in identified sectors, negotiating terms on behalf of AIH.
- Support the establishment of new subsidiaries or sub-funds, determining their legal forms, establishment conditions, and organizational structures.
- Facilitate collaborations with domestic and foreign lenders to secure financing, equity partnerships, loans, and debt instruments.

Valuation, Due Diligence & Restructuring:

- Provide professional advice on capital growth or reduction, sales, mergers, divisions, spin-offs, or restructurings for new subsidiaries.
- Coordinate due diligence and financial modeling (such as DCF and comparable company analysis) to evaluate target investments and ensure commercial viability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, government agencies, investors, regulatory bodies, and industry forums.
- Prepare and present detailed performance reports and investment proposals to the CEO and executive team.

Skills and expertise.

Stakeholder Management

How to apply.

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@aih.et.

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