Investment Director (Interim)

Investment Director (Interim)

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), 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 fueling 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.

The client is an established pan-African infrastructure investment and asset management institution that is launching a new green infrastructure project development fund. The fund mobilizes public and private capital to support renewable energy, sustainable urban development, climate resilience, and other projects that drive inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability across Africa.

Role and Responsibilities

Role : Interim Investment Director Direct Report : Fund CEO / Head of Investments Candidates Required : 1 Key Deliverables :

• Lead origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of project development investments (USD 315 million range).
• Build a robust pipeline of infrastructure opportunities aligned with the fund's green investment mandate.
• Work directly with project sponsors, developers, and governments to advance projects to bankability.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership to the small initial team, mentoring and guiding junior professionals.
• Support capital-raising activities and investor due diligence processes.
• Represent the fund externally in negotiations and partnerships.
• Contribute to the establishment of investment systems, processes, and internal governance as part of the fund's early operational phase.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and the Senior Investment Associate to ensure smooth coordination and execution.

Requirements

Experience Required :

Technical Requirements :

Other Skills :

Additional information about desired profiles : This interim role is designed to provide immediate, high-caliber project development capacity during the fund's launch phase while long-term hiring and systems are established. Success will be measured by :

Working Arrangement Location : Fully remote or location-flexible. Language : Travel : Occasional travel within Africa may be required for project engagement and partner coordination. Terms of agreement : Start Date : Immediate October 2025 Contracting Period :