Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
37572
Job Views
82

Job Description



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



  • Graduate or current student of a Grande Ecole de Commerce or Grande Ecole d’Ingénieur

  • Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier markets

  • Experience living and/or working in underserved markets and/or Africa highly preferred

  • High tolerance for ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context

  • Strong quantitative skills and analytical abilities: can think clearly, structure problems logically, and then design and implement solutions that focus on the core issues

  • Familiarity with company fundraising process, including investor due diligence processes

  • Great at building and maintaining relationships under stress with colleagues and clients in the sector and/or region

  • Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision

  • Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality output within time constraints

  • Self-starter who is humble and passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets

  • Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in sometimes challenging environments 

  • Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

  • Comfort operating in a Business English environment


Primary Responsibilities



  • Conduct market assessments (primarily in the renewable energy sector) 

  • Engage with cleantech companies, business associations, DFIs, government offices, etc. to identify and develop investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector

  • Conduct macroeconomic, regulatory, and operational assessments 

  • Provide sector analysis of priority areas for investment 

  • Investor sourcing 

  • Transaction support 

  • Support organization of conferences and other networking events


Location


The chosen candidate will join our team in Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos, or Nairobi.


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