AECF is a leading non-profit development organisation that supports innovative enterprises in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors with the aim of reducing rural poverty, promoting resilient communities and creating jobs.

We catalyze the private sector by surfacing and commercializing new ideas, business models and technologies designed to increase agricultural productivity, improve farmer incomes, expand clean energy access, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience to the effects of climate change. We finance high risk businesses that struggle to access commercial funding; we are committed to working in frontier markets, fragile contexts, and high-risk economies where few mainstream financing institutions dare to go.

To date, we have supported over 400 businesses in 26 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, impacted more than 30 million lives, created over 27,000 direct jobs.

Agriculture & Farming

Renewable Energy

AECF

This department oversees the governance and strategic direction of the organization through board members and non-executive directors.

Board Governance

The Portfolio Management Team at AECF is responsible for overseeing and supporting the organization's investment portfolio of agribusiness and renewable energy enterprises. This includes assessing the performance and impact of funded businesses, providing strategic guidance and resources to enhance their growth, and ensuring alignment with AECF’s mission to reduce rural poverty and promote resilient communities. The team works collaboratively to monitor and manage risks, optimize returns, and scale up successful business models in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing particularly on high-risk markets and innovative solutions that commercial financiers avoid.

Portfolio Management Team

The Program and Project Management team at AECF plays a pivotal role in planning, executing, and overseeing various initiatives and projects aimed at reducing rural poverty and promoting sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa. This team ensures that programs run efficiently, meet targets, and achieve desired impacts by coordinating efforts across different stakeholders, managing resources, and monitoring project progress. They are instrumental in identifying and supporting innovative agribusiness and renewable energy enterprises, with a special focus on empowering women and fostering resilience in high-risk and frontier markets.

Program and Project Management

This department oversees the management and strategic direction of various investment portfolios.

Portfolio Management

The Finance Team at AECF manages the financial operations, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources to support innovative enterprises in agribusiness and renewable energy sectors. The team is responsible for budgeting, financial planning, grant management, reporting, and maintaining compliance with statutory and donor requirements to further the organization's mission of reducing rural poverty and promoting economic resilience.

Finance Team

The Senior Roles team at AECF encompasses seasoned professionals responsible for driving the strategic objectives of the organization. The Senior Investment Analyst evaluates and structures high-risk investments to foster business growth in underserved markets. The Senior Systems & Impact Officer oversees the monitoring and evaluation of projects, ensuring their effectiveness and measuring their social and environmental impact. The Senior Internal Auditor ensures robust internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations. The Senior Communications Officer crafts and executes communication strategies to enhance the organization's visibility and stakeholder engagement. Lastly, the Senior Advisory Specialist provides expert guidance to supported enterprises, helping them scale and achieve their goals effectively. This team collectively ensures that AECF's initiatives are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with its mission to reduce poverty and promote resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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