Description / Scope of Work
Accelerate Prosperity, a joint initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation and Industrial Promotion Services, invites proposals for the procurement of an Investment Support Consultant under the Start-up Pakistan project financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau. One position is available, based in Gilgit. The consultant will manage investment portfolio activities, provide business acceleration services, and deliver pre and post-investment technical assistance and mentorship across Accelerate Prosperity's operations in Pakistan, with focus on new geographies and sectors including education, health, tourism, and green economy.
Applicants must hold a minimum bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business, with relevant professional certifications such as ACCA, CFA, or FMVA preferred. A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in investments, investment advisory, due diligence, or transaction advisory is required. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in financial modelling, technical knowledge of investment cycles, and experience with entrepreneurship, business development, and SME projects. Excellent writing and reporting skills, computer literacy, and fluency in both English and Urdu are mandatory. The consultant will be responsible for training and advisory, investment pipeline development, due diligence, transaction structuring, portfolio management, and risk classification of assigned businesses.
Bid documents including the financial proposal format and detailed terms of reference are available as attachments. The tender is open to qualified consultants meeting the prescribed qualifications and experience criteria. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by 21st July 2026. For further details, applicants should review the complete RFP documentation at Accelerate Prosperity's official portal or contact the issuing organization directly.