Francophone Transaction, Project Finance & Legal Experts - Talent Pool
Allied Talent Partners
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Job Description
About Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
High-Level Overview
ATP is building a talent pool of Francophone Transaction, Finance, and Legal Experts to support infrastructure and energy projects across West and Central Africa. These roles will support project structuring, financial modelling, procurement processes, and legal advisory across PPP and IPP frameworks.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Transaction, Finance & Legal Experts
Direct Report: Project Lead / Client Representative
Key Deliverables
- Provide transaction advisory support across PPP and IPP projects
- Develop and review financial models and investment structures
- Support procurement design and bid evaluation processes
- Draft and review legal and contractual documentation
- Support negotiations with government, investors, and developers
- Provide strategic recommendations on project structuring and bankability
Requirements
Experience Required:
- 10–20 years of experience in transaction advisory, project finance, or legal advisory
- Demonstrated experience in infrastructure or energy projects
Technical Requirements
- Strong financial modelling capability
- Experience with PPP / IPP structures
- Legal expertise in infrastructure contracts (for legal profiles)
- Familiarity with procurement processes and international best practices
Other Skills
- Strong negotiation capability
- High-level stakeholder management
- Structured analytical and reporting capability
Working Arrangement
- Location: West and Central Africa (project-dependent)
- Language: French and English
- Travel: Flexible to travel within or outside the country when needed
Key skills/competency
- Transaction Advisory
- Project Finance
- Legal Advisory
- Financial Modelling
- PPP IPP
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Infrastructure Projects
- Energy Projects
How to Get Hired at Allied Talent Partners
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10-20 years of experience in transaction advisory, project finance, or legal advisory, specifically for infrastructure or energy projects in emerging economies.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your financial modeling capabilities, experience with PPP/IPP structures, and legal expertise in infrastructure contracts and procurement processes.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Provide examples of strong negotiation, high-level stakeholder management, and structured analytical/reporting capabilities in your application.
- Highlight language proficiency: Clearly state your fluency in both French and English, as this is a critical requirement for these roles.
- Express commitment: Convey your mission-driven mindset and your desire to contribute to sustainable development efforts in Africa.
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