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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
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

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Position Overview

• The Technical Assistance Manager plays a crucial role in our program, collaborating closely with the Country Managers to identify, scope, structure, and manage technical assistance activities for target investment companies. Support to these companies may involve a range of services to complete financial models, investment memoranda, ESG strategy development, sourcing strategies, market analysis, value chain diagnostics, etc. This multifaceted role involves defining technical assistance needs of companies with support of country managers, drafting ToR for the procurement of services, and identifying and managing external providers. The Technical Assistance Manager will also manage grants as an alternative implementing tool, allowing companies to directly procure technical assistance providers. Additionally, the manager is responsible for overseeing grantees and contractors hired to execute these TA activities, ensuring that all interventions are aligned with the strategic objectives of the program and delivered efficiently to enhance company performance and investment readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• TA Program Management: Develop and implement strategic plans for delivering technical assistance, aligning activities with program goals.
• Pipeline Development: Collaborate with country manager to identify and assess companies needing TA support, prioritizing based on potential impact and strategic alignment.
• Contractor Management: Recruit and manage contractors to ensure high-quality delivery of TA services within budget and on schedule.
• Grant Management: Oversee the grant awarding process, develop eligibility criteria, review applications, and manage fund disbursement.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Implement a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of TA activities and use feedback to enhance service delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and represent the program at relevant forums and meetings.
• Reporting: Regularly report on TA activities, outcomes, and impacts to stakeholders.
• Learning Extraction: Draw insights from implemented TA supports to enhance future implementations and identify potential cross-market alignment areas.
• Documentation. Update standard operating procedures, as needed.

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 5 years managing technical assistance programs for SMEs, preferably in frontier or emerging markets. Experience with grant management is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Project Management and Analytical Skills: Exceptional project management abilities coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Robust interpersonal and communication skills, effective in diverse cultural settings.
• Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English with business-level fluency.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in fast-moving and complex environments.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, even in stressful environments.
• Presentation Skills: Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to operate effectively in a changing context.
• Market Knowledge: Familiarity with frontier markets in Africa and local company needs
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including Development Finance Institutions, development agencies, foreign and local investors, and private equity firms to support investments in high-impact sectors

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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.

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Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
The Administrative Officer is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of the ARIA program in target countries. This role involves managing daily administrative tasks, supporting program staff, and facilitating the smooth execution of the program. Key responsibilities include:

• Program Administration Management: Oversee the daily administrative operations of the program, ensuring all administrative requirements are met and supporting the program's strategic objectives.
• Program Support: Assist in scheduling and organizing program meetings, events, and visits from DFIs and investors. Manage travel arrangements and logistics for program-related activities.
• Document Management: Prepare, organize, and maintain program documents, ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information and compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Financial Coordination: Assist in processing invoices and managing the financial tracking of program expenditures.
• Operational Support for Program Events: Lead and coordinate logistical support for program-specific events and visits by development finance institutions, ensuring smooth execution and high levels of organizational effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders regarding program administrative matters, facilitating effective communication and coordination.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably within a multinational corporation or an international non-profit organization.

Skills:

• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective in diverse settings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• English business fluency; additional language proficiency is advantageous.
• Knowledge of donor and/or DFI programs and requirements
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing context

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Job Description

• CrossBoundary (CB) is currently looking to hire a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist on a part-time basis.
• This role is critical for assessing the impact and effectiveness of our technical assistance (TA) and investment projects in Benin, the DRC, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sierra Leone.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing MEL frameworks and processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• M&E Systems: Develop and implement M&E frameworks and systems for CrossBoundary’s ARIA mandate in Benin, the DRC, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, ensuring alignment with client requirements and program goals.
• Data Management: Oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization using tools like Excel, SPSS, Stata, R, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports for donors and stakeholders, including data insights and recommendations.
• Learning: Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Training: Provide training and capacity-building activities for staff and partners on M&E methodologies and tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, partners, and beneficiaries, incorporating their input into M&E activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field. A Master’s degree or is preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in an international development or investment context. Understanding of investment dynamics in frontier markets and development finance institutions (DFIs) is preferable. Fluency in English is required.

Skills:
Technical M&E Skills:

• Expertise in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies and best practices.

Project Management:

• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Experience with donor reporting requirements and compliance.

Analytical Research and Communication Skills:

•  Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate insights.
•   Experience in drafting clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Learning and Adaptation:

• Skills in knowledge management and fostering a learning culture.
• Experience in documenting and sharing lessons learned and best practices.