Job Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the strategic and operational development of ATTFUND. The CEO will oversee all aspects of the Fund’s legal, institutional, and operational setup and will be responsible for resource mobilization, disbursement, and stakeholder engagement across Africa and globally.
This is a pioneering leadership opportunity to create a high-impact institution supporting Africa’s transformation.
Key Responsibilities
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Establish and operationalize the ATTFUND, including systems, policies, and procedures.
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Set and deliver annual and strategic objectives for the Fund.
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Lead recruitment and performance management of ATTFUND personnel.
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Serve as the face of the institution to donors, partners, and stakeholders.
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Mobilize concessional funding from public and private sources.
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Ensure effective governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
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Oversee the deployment of concessional and blended finance to support strategic sectors.
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Coordinate closely with Afreximbank teams on structuring and monitoring of supported projects.
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Lead development impact tracking and reporting for stakeholders.
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Ensure fiduciary responsibility and alignment with contributor agreements.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience:
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Master’s degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Law, Engineering, or related field.
A professional qualification may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree. -
Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in African and emerging markets.
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Proven success in resource mobilization, trust fund management, or blended finance.
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Knowledge of concessional windows of DFIs, Africa’s financial landscape, and development financing.
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Demonstrated ability to work with sovereign and non-sovereign contributors.
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Experience establishing new institutions and managing multi-stakeholder environments.
Skills:
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Strategic leadership and vision.
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Strong financial and risk management acumen.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Proficiency in English (knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is an added advantage).
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Ability to travel extensively.