Company : UNDP

Pays-ville : Kigali, Rwanda

Lecture estimée à : 4 minutes

The Revenue & Investment Strategy Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing equity-based revenue streams and revenue diversification strategies to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of timbuktoo hubs. This role focuses on leveraging equity investments, alternative revenue models, and financial innovation to create self-sustaining and growth-driven funding mechanisms.

Equity-Based Revenue Strategy Plan – A comprehensive framework for managing and scaling equity investments within the scope of long-term growth.

Revenue Diversification Roadmap – Identifying new revenue sources and strategies to ensure broader financial independence and reduce dependency on single streams.

Quarterly Financial Performance Reports – Regular tracking and analysis of revenue generation, investment performance, and sustainability metrics within the specified time frames.

Investor & Strategic Partnership Reports – Detailed documentation of new funding and investment opportunities secured, with a focus on scaling the investment base.

Risk & Compliance Assessment for Revenue Models – Conducting thorough evaluations to ensure financial strategies comply with regulatory standards and mitigate potential risks within the established scope.

Key Success Indicators
• Equity-Based Investment Performance → Percentage of successful equity investments and return on investment (ROI);
• Revenue Diversification Ratio → Proportion of hub revenue generated from alternative sources beyond grant funding;
• Investor & Partner Engagement → Number of strategic funding and investment partnerships secured;
• Operational Self-Sufficiency → Percentage of operational costs covered through internally generated revenue;
• Financial Compliance & Risk Management → Adherence to investment policies and regulatory frameworks.


Key Responsibilities
To ensure effective implementation, the specialist will undertake several core activities, including :
• Equity-Based Revenue Strategy Development
• Design and implement equity-based revenue models, ensuring that timbuktoo hubs generate long-term financial returns;
• Develop investment structures that allow hubs to take equity stakes in supported startups while aligning with regulatory frameworks;
• Work with investors, venture capital funds, and corporate partners to create co-investment opportunities;
• Establish mechanisms to track, manage, and optimize equity returns from startup investments;
• Ensure equity-based strategies align with timbuktoo’s risk management frameworks and financial sustainability goals.
• Revenue Diversification & Alternative Funding Models
• Identify and implement diversified revenue streams, reducing dependence on grant funding and external financing;
• Develop membership models, innovation lab monetization, consulting services, and platform fees as revenue-generating initiatives;
• Structure and negotiate strategic licensing agreements, corporate sponsorships, and revenue-sharing partnerships;
• Explore and implement debt financing, revenue-based financing, and blended finance mechanisms to support hub sustainability;
• Build models to forecast revenue performance, ensuring robust financial planning and risk mitigation.
• Financial Planning & Performance Monitoring
• Develop key financial indicators (KPIs) to track and optimize the performance of revenue-generating activities;
• Work with the Impact Measurement & Data Analytics Specialist to measure financial performance and return on investment;
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Tech Hubs Lead to support data-driven decision-making;
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and risk management best practices for equity and revenue-based models.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the timbuktoo Initiative overall both within UNDP and with the Foundation.

Institutional Arrangement
The Specialist will report to the Global Lead, timbuktoo and work closely with Unipods and hubs section heads.


Required Skills and Experience
• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Finance, Economics, Business Management, Public Administration, or other related discipline is required, OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience
Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level that includes extensive experience in mobilizing capital venture capital, or running incubators or accelerators or work with startup ecosystems in developing countries, venture capital, digital entrepreneurship, or related areas.


Language Requirements
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.