Director of Investments & Partnerships at ACO Nigeria

ACO Nigeria, a subsidiary of ACO Group, is a premier renewable energy provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across West Africa. Established in 2023, the company leverages the extensive expertise and resources of ACO Group, one of Africa’s leading renewable energy companies with over 1.2 GW of solar installations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Investments & Partnerships

Location: Flexible (Within Africa | Travel Required) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• ACO is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Investments & Partnerships to lead capital mobilization, cultivate high-value investor and donor relationships, and drive market expansion across Africa.
• This role is instrumental in securing blended finance, structuring joint ventures, and positioning ACO as a trusted, bankable partner in the global energy transition space.

Key Responsibilities
Capital Strategy & Fundraising:

• Design and execute capital-raising strategies across debt, equity, trade finance, and results-based financing (RBF) instruments.
• Prepare and lead successful applications for donor grants and climate finance opportunities.
• Oversee investor reporting, due diligence, and compliance processes.

Strategic Partnerships & Deal Structuring:

• Build and manage long-term relationships with DFIs, impact investors, philanthropic funds, and climate finance entities.
• Lead structuring and negotiation of joint ventures or co-investments for new business lines.
• Maintain a dynamic investor CRM and ensure visibility on the investment pipeline.

Growth Strategy & Market Expansion:

• Evaluate new markets and sectors aligned with ACO’s mission and financial sustainability.
• Produce investment theses and sector deep-dives to support executive decision-making.
• Identify and engage potential strategic partners for market entry and co-development.

Internal Enablement & Capacity Building:

• Develop toolkits and templates for project finance models, investment proposals, and grant applications.
• Support regional teams in preparing for capital raising, including training on investment readiness and structuring.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to bring bankable projects to life.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance, Banking, Investments or related fields
• Minimum of 8-12 years experience in project finance, investment analysis or fund management.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with comfort in fast-paced and emerging market environments.
• Willingness to travel across Africa as required.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.