IDH Cameroon is looking for an Investment Development Manager

About the Role

IDH Cameroon is seeking a proactive and pragmatic Investment Development Manager to join our team based in Yaoundé. You will lead investment development activities for the Investment & Payment for Environmental Services (PES) Hub, playing a crucial role in establishing the Technical Assistance Facility and Seed Capital Facility to support the scaling of investments in forest-positive business models.

Program Context

This position supports the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) funded program, which aims to catalyze and de-risk private sector investments across agricultural commodity value chains. The goal is to make these chains deforestation-free, low-carbon, and climate-resilient while enhancing farmer incomes and livelihoods in Cameroon.

By combining targeted technical assistance, catalytic seed capital, and performance-based PES incentives, IDH will assist local enterprises and farmers in adopting sustainable practices, generating verified environmental outcomes, and building credible financial and impact track records. This approach will attract commercial finance and long-term private-sector demand for environmental services, reinforcing policy objectives and national climate commitments.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the provision of technical assistance and deployment of the seed capital facility, ensuring investees are investment-ready and aligned with project objectives
• Develop and manage strong working relationships with local partners regarding TA and Seed Capital provision
• Identify, screen, and support potential investees, overseeing investment readiness assessments, business plan development, financial due diligence, and impact formulation
• Proactively manage the Business & Investor Network, engaging stakeholders to support investment objectives