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CrossBoundary Technical Assistance Administrator - Transaction Advisory in African Frontier Markets in United States
Technical Assistance Administrator - Transaction Advisory in African Frontier Markets
CrossBoundary Investment Advisory
Location
It is required that the candidate be based in Africa, with Accra, Addis Ababa, Cotonou, Dakar, Freetown, Kinshasa, Lagos, Monrovia and London being preferred locations.
About the Firm
Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm dedicated to unlocking the power of capital to make substantial returns while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. We provide investment advisory services and have developed specialized expertise in unleashing investment across various sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions.
Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Access, The Fund For Nature, and CrossBoundary Real Estate, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, provide capital for nature-based solutions, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries. Anchoring the Group’s work in the renewable energy sector, CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 10 African countries and has a portfolio of over US$100 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 170,000 people. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.
About the Program
The Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) is an initiative of development finance institutions to promote investment in frontier markets. The program focuses on fostering economic growth through strategic investments and technical assistance. A CrossBoundary team of investment advisors works on the ground in Benin, DRC, Ethiopia, Liberia and Sierra Leone to identify and develop a robust pipeline of investment opportunities.
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Who You Are
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets.
Willingness to take on new types of work even without prior experience or direct supervision.
Willingness to work and live in a sometimes challenging environment.
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing context.
Job Description
CrossBoundary (CB) is currently looking to engage with a qualified Technical Assistance (TA) Operations/Admin professional to support the firm's ARIA mandate. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operational functioning of technical assistance to SMEs and prospective investment targets in projects across ARIA markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative tasks, coordination, and operational support for the technical assistance team.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Technical Assistance Manager and the broader investment team to procure and deliver Technical Assistance for target companies in ARIA countries and manage grants
Procurement Management: Manage the procurement process of service providers, including supporting the drafting of terms of reference, and the identification and selection of suppliers.
Grant management: Support the Technical Assistance Manager throughout the grant management process.
Budget Control and Monitoring: Monitor budget expenditures for technical assistance and grants, and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
Project Coordination: Monitor project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule.
Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed reports on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, International Development, or related fields. A Master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications are preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in administrative or operational roles in procurement, preferably in a development or investment context. Experience in grant management preferred.
Skills:
Administrative and Organizational Skills: Proficient in administrative tasks, scheduling, and document management.
Procurement and Contract Management: Experience in managing procurement processes and supplier selection.
Financial Management: Ability to monitor budgets, ensure compliance with financial policies, and manage the process for selectin service providers and granting funds for technical assistance.
Project Management: Skills in tracking project timelines, deliverables, and using project management tools.
Reporting and Documentation: Strong skills in preparing detailed reports and maintaining documentation.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting and stakeholder interactions.
Interpersonal Skills: Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by August 14th, 2024. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience managing technical assistance programs and your approach to delivering high-quality services in frontier markets.
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you’re passionate about what we’re building, apply! We want to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to our Team on recruiting@crossboundary.com (human.resources@crossboundary.com) .
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