Advisory Support to Global Action for Environmental Awareness (Gaea) Fundraising Efforts
Entrepreneur Investment Support (EIS) is an initiative within the Enhancing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Investment (3Ei), funded by SDC, KOICA and Khmer Enterprise and co-implemented by Khmer Enterprise and Swisscontact. EIS provides business support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs)that are trying to secure investments or have raised funds and need additional non-financial support for sustainable growth. EIS will provide support to GAEA on fundraising efforts.
Global Action for Environmental Awareness (GAEA) was founded in 2007 with the aim to become the leading waste management firm in the country that focuses on environmental stewardship and promoting a circular economy. GAEA performs municipal solid waste collection, disposal and management in the two largest cities in Cambodia, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as Kampong Thom and Bantay Meanchey provinces.Since January 2016 the company is going through a reorganization with a double objective: first, standardize its processes in order to better service its customers, second, mitigate the impact on the environment by proposing the practice of more sustainable disposal and waste recovery.
To support us in the project activities we are looking for a motivated the consulting firm to deliver service to GAEA.
· CATEGORY:Consultancy
· LOCATION:N/A
Employment start: February 2024
Consulting firm : 1
Place of work: Cambodia /remote
Responsibility:
Task 1: Develop potential investor targets list
· Identify and develop a long list of potential investor targets based on criteria such as ticket size, sectors, geographic focus, impact focus to align with GAEA current stage of development.
· Generate an initial “high priority” investor target based on research. The goal is to produce a list of 20-30 high priority investor targets across the region or global investors. “High priority” is defined as targets with a sufficient level of alignment (a combination of fit and interest with GAEA). This target (20-30) represents a minimum target expectation.
Task 2: Actively manage relationship between investors and GAEA
· Reach out and talk to potential investor targets to gather more accurate information about potential targets and right fit for GAEA
· Assist to combine all available documents and data information of GAEA by developing a tailored pitch to specific investor and tailor the approach for each investor.
· Assist to manage the investment process and relationship between investors and GAEA by pushing both sides moving forwards in a timely manner.
· Coordinate and assist during the investment documentation negotiation phase
Task 3: Organize and monitor data room
· Assist to monitor data room to make sure all confidential documents are shared with high potential investors for conducting due diligence as well as working on term sheet
· Selection Criteria:
o Understanding of the social impact investment sector, especially in the context of Southeast Asia, including familiarity with small and growing businesses (SGBs), impact investing, venture philanthropy.
o Prior experience in fundraising with the development and/or impact sectors.
o Broad professional network within the development, impact, inclusive finance, blended finance, and venture philanthropy spaces.
o Track record in developing and tailoring pitch messaging for target funder audiences.
o Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network effectively.
o Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills.
o Fluency in English, verbal and written.
Women-owned firms are strongly encouraged to apply for this application .
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: technical and budget proposal, work plan, CVs with roles and responsibilities of the consultant’s suitability for the assignment. The application deadline is 11 February 2024, but Swisscontact may begin taking interviews on a rolling basis before the deadline. Swisscontact reserves the right to contact only applicants selected for interview.
Application(s) should be directed to email provided in the contact details .
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