Project Management Lead - Transaction Advisory in African Frontier Markets

Project Manager - 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
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$8 billion worth of transactions across 75 countries globally, serving our clients from 25 offices spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Our advisory 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 You Are

• A self-starter passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets.
• Willing to take on new challenges, even without prior experience or direct supervision.
• Comfortable working and living in sometimes challenging environments.
• Adaptable to changing contexts and comfortable with ambiguity.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the team of investment professionals based in the target ARIA countries, being responsible for overall project management, tracking targets, timelines, and progress, and for reporting regularly on project status to the client. Key responsibilities include:

• General Project Management: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Strategic Support: Provide insights on key issues to the ARIA team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Country Manager Support and Coordination: Support the work of country managers by setting up priorities, providing guidance on key activities, and coordinating the collection of data on progress status.
• Client Management and DFI Engagement: Own the relationship with client DFIs, leading periodic calls to set up priorities and monitor project status.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Measure, monitor, and report on project progress and outcomes to client DFIs and other stakeholders regularly with support of a MEL specialist.
• Documentation Management: Oversee the creation and maintenance of manuals, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Technical Assistance: Coordinate with country managers and the Technical Assistance Manager to identify and select opportunities for technical assistance and manage the delivery process.
• Risk Management: Identify and minimize project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field. A Master’s degree or an advanced certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.

Experience: Proven experience in project management in an international development or investment context. Experience in strategic planning, risk management, or change management is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English is required.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples to recruiting@crossboundary.com by August 14th, 2024. In your cover letter, please describe your experience managing projects and your approach in coordinating projects in frontier markets.

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.