Consultant - Investment Readiness and Capital Mobilization

About the role

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) seeks a highly motivated consultant to support the Water and Soil Accelerator (WASA) Agribusiness Catalyst. The role focuses on preparing five agribusiness models for investment and mobilising private‑sector co‑investment to scale climate‑smart water and soil solutions for smallholder farmers in Zambia and Malawi.

Key responsibilities

• Produce an inception report and detailed workplan outlining methodology, investment‑readiness criteria and risk assumptions.
• Assess commercial viability of each agribusiness model and develop investor‑ready business cases, financial models and financing structures.
• Create professional pitch kits and investment materials for commercial investors, impact investors, DFIs and financial institutions.
• Design and deliver capacity‑building workshops on investment readiness, financial management, governance and deal negotiation.
• Identify, engage and negotiate with potential investors and financiers to secure at least USD 500,000 in private‑sector investment.

Required profile

• Proven experience in investment advisory, transaction support or similar consultancy within agribusiness or climate‑smart agriculture.
• Strong understanding of financial structuring, risk assessment and private‑sector financing mechanisms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies and private investors.

Required skills

• Financial modeling and business case development.
• Preparation of investment‑ready documentation and pitch materials.
• Capacity‑building and training delivery.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence large‑scale sustainable agriculture investments.
• Collaboration with an internationally recognised research centre.
• Exposure to multi‑country agribusiness projects and private‑sector partners.