Procurement & Contract Management Talent Pool – Francophone Africa at Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners · Johannesburg, South Africa · Remote
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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
We are building a strategic pool of procurement and contract management specialists from Francophone Africa to support infrastructure, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives. These roles are central to ensuring transparent, compliant, and efficient procurement processes in line with donor, DFI, and government requirements across French- and English-speaking contexts.
Role and Responsibilities
Key Deliverables:
- Designing and executing procurement strategies in Francophone markets
- Managing donor-funded tendering processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection
- Drafting and negotiating contracts with government, SOEs, and private sector partners
- Embedding ESG and sustainability standards into procurement practices
Who Should Apply:
Procurement experts with:
Procurement experts with:
- Demonstrated experience in Francophone Africa (West, Central, or North Africa)
- Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)
- Knowledge of international procurement frameworks (World Bank, AfDB, EU, UN)
- Strong contract negotiation and risk oversight skills
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in procurement or contract management for infrastructure/energy projects in Francophone Africa.
- Strong knowledge of donor/DFI procurement rules (World Bank, AfDB, EU, UN).
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute procurement strategies, manage tenders, and oversee vendor performance.
- Proven contract drafting and negotiation experience in bilingual (French/English) environments.
- Professional certifications in procurement (CIPS or equivalent) are an advantage.
Benefits
Here’s why you might want to join our pool:
• Access to mission-aligned organizations at the forefront of climate, sustainability, and energy work across Africa
• Work on high-impact, meaningful financial leadership assignments
• Dedicated ATP support for invoicing, contracting, and payment so you can focus on delivering value
• Access to mission-aligned organizations at the forefront of climate, sustainability, and energy work across Africa
• Work on high-impact, meaningful financial leadership assignments
• Dedicated ATP support for invoicing, contracting, and payment so you can focus on delivering value
