Empowering Africa's Investment Ecosystem: Join Palladium as Team Leader for the Boost Africa Technical Facility Phase II

Palladium, a global leader dedicated to the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value, is seeking expressions of interest for a visionary Team Leader for the upcoming Boost Africa Technical Facility Phase II. Operating in over 90 countries with a network of thousands of experts, Palladium helps governments, investors, and businesses solve the world's most pressing challenges and improve people's lives.

About the Programme

The Boost Africa Technical Facility (TAF) is an EIB-led initiative designed to strengthen Africa's early-stage investment ecosystem. The facility primarily delivers tailored Technical Assistance (TA) to Venture Capital (VC) fund managers—assisting with fund structuring, portfolio management, and fundraising—as well as to their investee companies, focusing on governance, business strategy, and scalable growth.

Building upon the remarkable success of Phase 1, which supported EUR 80 million in direct EIB investments and mobilized an additional EUR 400 million across multiple fund managers and startups, Phase 2 is expected to run for four years starting in late 2026.

Purpose of the Role

As the Team Leader, you will serve as the Key Expert responsible for the overall management and strategic delivery of the Boost Africa TAF. You will act as the primary liaison with the European Investment Bank (EIB), guaranteeing absolute quality, compliance, and impactful service delivery across the entire portfolio.

Key Requirements and Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in business, economics, law, science, or engineering.
Language Skills: Fluency in English and a strong working knowledge of French are essential.
International Experience: A minimum of 10 years of international experience, specifically focused on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Financial & Business Expertise: At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in investing, finance, organisational development, private sector/business development, or SME growth strategies within developing countries.
Technical Assistance: At least 5 years of experience in delivering targeted technical assistance and business development support to early-stage startups and SMEs.
Donor Relations: At least 5 years of professional experience managing or working with International Financial Institution (IFI) or donor-financed TA development projects (e.g., EIB, EBRD, World Bank, AfDB, AFD, EC), particularly involving Team Europe initiatives.
Preferred Assets: Direct experience in VC fund management, SME capacity building in developing nations, and an established in-country base.