VIA – DOUALA – CHARGE-E D’INVESTISSEMENT CORPORATE PROPARCO - H/F
Proparco
Douala, Cameroon
Role type
Development Finance & Multilaterals
Deadline
Not stated
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Summary
Support Proparco’s corporate investment activity across Central Africa from Douala. The VIA role combines debt origination, financial modelling, transaction structuring and portfolio monitoring, with a particular emphasis on corporate and agribusiness financing and occasional infrastructure projects. The programme has specific nationality and age eligibility requirements.
About the role
Reporting to Proparco’s regional management and supporting investment officers, the position covers prospects and financed projects across Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo-Brazzaville, Gabon, Chad and the Central African Republic. Work combines client development with financial, strategic and risk analysis. The official description places the role in Douala, Cameroon, despite the portal header displaying France. The planned assignment begins on 1 April 2027.
Key responsibilities
Identify corporate debt opportunities, conduct sector research and support client and prospect meetings.
Analyse financial statements, business plans, competitive positioning and project risks; prepare financial models.
Draft identification-committee papers and support financial and legal transaction structuring.
Contribute to regional strategy, country origination plans and sector action plans.
Monitor financed projects and counterparties, including periodic credit ratings, and support partnerships with development institutions.
Key requirements
Master’s-level qualification in finance from a business school, engineering school or university.
One to three years of experience, including financial analysis, modelling or transaction structuring in banking, audit or investment funds.
Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with an ability to adapt across cultures.
VIA eligibility: European nationality and a maximum age of 28; French nationality is required when a service passport is needed.
Official work location: Douala, Cameroon. Planned start: 1 April 2027; no application deadline is stated. Frequent regional travel is expected. Check the employer’s VIA eligibility conditions before applying.
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