Open Vacancy: Junior Investment Analyst
Contract Type: Consultancy
Reports to: Investment Manager
Duty Station: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Contract Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)
Application Deadline: October 26, 2025
About Accelerate Prosperity
Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is part of a global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network
(AKDN) in Central and South Asia, providing a structured approach to catalyzing enterprises in
regions where economic opportunities remain limited. AP’s mission is to inspire entrepreneurs
in emerging markets to develop new businesses, generate sustainable employment, and
foster economic growth. Through patient capital and tailored business advisory services, AP
supports startups and existing businesses by offering lean startup incubation, mentorship from
industry leaders, investment readiness support, and access to angel and venture financing.
Description
Accelerate Prosperity is looking for a highly professional and motivated Junior Investment
Analyst/Consultant to join our team and strengthen the Fund’s investment technical capacity.
The main goal of this role is to support the investment team through financial modeling,
preparation of investment presentations, and portfolio management. The successful candidate
will play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and supporting investment opportunities from
ideation to implementation, as well as providing post-investment technical assistance.
The Junior Investment Analyst will also assist in managing the portfolio of invested
businesses, including performance tracking, data analysis, and reporting, as well as
supporting the operation and data entry in Accelerate Prosperity’s internal project
management and reporting application.
Responsibilities
- Project Development & Analysis: Identify, research, and support the development of new business projects at various stages—from ideation to execution. Conduct market and needs assessments, operational planning, legal and risk analysis, and provide ongoing technical assistance post-investment.
- Financial Modeling & Analysis: Build, modify, and review financial models (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows, etc.) for both new and existing enterprises, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with AP standards.
- Due Diligence: Conduct detailed due diligence on potential investment projects validating applicant information, assessing project feasibility and risks, and preparing recommendations for the Investment Manager.
- Portfolio Management: Support portfolio oversight by tracking performance, assisting with strategic and operational solutions, preparing reports, and maintaining data and reporting in AP’s internal system.
- Application Screening: Participate in the review and preliminary evaluation of funding applications and shortlist candidates for in-depth analysis.
- Investment Committee Support: Contribute to the preparation of investment proposals and assist in responding to inquiries from the Investment Committee.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, or a related field.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, or project support roles.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and practical experience in financial model building (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
- Basic knowledge of investment risk assessment, business models, and market analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tajik/Russian.
Good to Have:
- Experience working with investment funds, donor organizations, or financial institutions.
- Experience in credit analysis or business lending.
- Knowledge of impact assessment tools for social and economic evaluation.
- Additional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, FMVA, or similar) are an advantage.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and respond to the question: “Why should we
choose you?” in an open format (written, video, presentation, or another creative medium).
Applications should be sent via email with the subject line “Junior Investment Analyst” to:
hr@accelerateprosperity.org with a copy to info@accelerateprosperity.org