Impact & ESG Manager
- Organization
- GAIA Impact
- Location
- Part-time
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Where to Apply
- https://gaiaimpact.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gaia_Impact_ESG_Manager_JD_2026.pdf
- Tags
- Part-time
About Gaia Impact
Gaia Impact is an investment and advisory firm dedicated to financing startups and SMEs in the distributed renewable energy sector across Africa. Gaia Impact is headquartered in Paris, with offices in Nairobi and Abidjan. Since 2017, Gaia Impact has led investments in 17 companies (startups and SMEs) active in the renewable energy value chain in rural and urban areas, fostering long-term impact while ensuring financial returns. Gaia Energy Impact Fund II (GEIF II) is our impact VC fund, with €43M already secured and the fundraising process actively underway toward a €60M final close in August 2026. The fund is dedicated to startups bringing affordable, clean and reliable power to communities and businesses. It aims to invest in equity and quasi-equity, with tickets ranging from €500,000 to €4 million, in around 15-20 companies from early to growth stage (Seed to Series B), mainly in Africa. GEIF II is managed by Capital Croissance while Gaia Impact team acts as exclusive advisor and drives investments.
About the Role
As part of our expansion, we are seeking an Impact & ESG Manager on a Part-time basis to lead and manage the fund’s theory of change, impact & ESG strategy, impact reporting and compliance processes. The position is both strategic and hands-on, working directly with internal teams, portfolio companies, and Limited Partners, and reporting to the Managing Partner. This role will be based in our Nairobi office, Kenya.
