Regional Director – West Africa

About the role

Norfund is looking for a Regional Director to lead its West Africa mandate from Accra. The role combines senior regional leadership with close collaboration with Norfund’s global investment teams, focusing on agribusiness, manufacturing and other priority sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop Norfund’s West Africa team based in Accra.
• Drive investment origination, business development and strategic partnerships across priority sectors.
• Oversee portfolio performance, responsible ownership and risk management throughout the region.
• Represent Norfund externally and cultivate strong relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, development finance institutions, industrial partners, governments and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to Norfund’s broader strategic direction and institutional presence in West Africa.

Required profile

• Significant senior leadership experience, including people‑management responsibility.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in investments, private equity, project finance, M&A or related fields.
• Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of Norfund’s investment areas such as agribusiness, manufacturing, renewable energy, green infrastructure or financial inclusion.
• Proven ability to make sound commercial decisions in complex environments.

Required skills

• Strong commercial and investment acumen.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and a structured, detail‑oriented approach to managing investments and risks.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English; French proficiency is an advantage.