Description
The Partnerships Intern will support fundraising and assist in executing the comprehensive partnership strategy of IIGh. The Partnerships Intern will work with the Partnerships team in the development and management of partnerships crucial to the mission of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh). They will work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Manager to identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with various stakeholders including government entities, local and international foundations, industry associations, development finance institutions (DFIs), and other key partners.
Responsibilities
1. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships Development
- Assist in stakeholder mapping, research, and updating partner databases.
- Support the development of communication materials and reports for stakeholders.
- Help coordinate meetings, events, and networking activities with partners.
2. Partnerships & Fundraising Support
- Support fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities and assisting in proposal writing.
- Maintain accurate records of partnerships, donor interactions, and funding applications.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting on partnership engagement and impact.
3. Administrative & Logistical Support
- Assist with partnership documentation, report preparation, and data management on the partnerships CRM
- Provide logistical support for partnership events and stakeholder activities.
- Support daily operations and perform other ad hoc partnership-related tasks.
Expectations
- Maintain a positive can-do attitude and a high level of professionalism in the workplace.
- Complete projects and tasks in a timely manner.
Reporting to:Strategic Partnerships Manager, Impact Investing Ghana
To apply: Email a cover letter and CV to hr@impactinvestinggh.org
Deadline: 11/04/2025, however, applications will be viewed on a rolling basis so early applicants will have an advantage.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree especially in business, finance, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous internship or work experience in a related field is a plus.
- Completed National Service
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in enterprise development, impact investing, and sustainability.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
About Impact Investing Ghana
Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) works to build a thriving ecosystem for impact investing in Ghana. Impact Investing, that is investments that are made to generate a measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, are essential for Ghana’s development. IIGh is Ghana’s representative to the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing and is a local platform representing all the stakeholder groups needed to redirect significant capital flows towards social and environmental impact. IIGh has an ambitious plan to support the growth of impact ventures and to catalyse $ 1 billion in impact funds for investment in SMEs in Ghana and the West African sub-region, prioritising areas such as reducing underemployment and unemployment, reducing inequality gaps and addressing climate and environmental issues. We deliver relevant research, drive collaboration in the ecosystem and create collaborative projects such as https://dealsourceafrica.co/, the Ghana Enterprise Support Organisation Collaborative https://esoghana.org/, the Ghana Angel Investor Network and the Ghana Research Industry Impact Investing Collaborative, among others.