Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners
Allied Talent Partners
About the job
Department: Operations
Location: Africa
Description
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
Client:
The client is a Benin-based infrastructure and engineering company focused on the deployment of LED and solar solutions. Through its large-scale solarization and electrification initiatives, they are working to deliver sustainable energy access across Benin and the wider West African region. The organization is committed to high standards of operational excellence, local capacity building, and long-term infrastructure development.
Project:
The client is launching a nationwide initiative to solarize telecom towers in Benin. To guide this effort, they are seeking a Commercial & Marketing Specialist to develop go-to-market messaging strategies, enhance community awareness, and manage stakeholder engagement for long-term growth and visibility.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Commercial & Marketing Specialist
Direct Report: CEO
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:Develop and implement go-to-market messaging and branding strategies for the solarization project
Coordinate communications with telecom partners, regulators, and local media
Create high-impact investor and donor engagement materials (pitch decks, reports, case studies)
Design and manage customer-facing documentation and feedback mechanisms
Organize awareness campaigns to drive project adoption and local stakeholder buy-in
Requirements
Experience Required:5+ years in commercial strategy or marketing, preferably in infrastructure/energy sectors
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management
Background in Francophone West Africa strongly preferred
Technical Requirements:Exceptional bilingual writing and presentation skills (French/English)
Ability to translate technical solar concepts into compelling messaging
Experience with investor relations and donor reporting
Familiarity with social media management and community
Other Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to local contexts
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Working Arrangement:
Language: French/English bilingual required
Location: Onsite,Benin
Terms of agreement:
Required start date: ASAP
Contracting period: 12 months
Commercial & Marketing Specialist
Allied Talent Partners is a talent marketplace that connects high-quality local and global talent to climate-related projects in emerging markets and developing economies, with an initial focus on Africa. We believe that making climate-related talent more accessible is key to enabling successful climate action at scale. ATP is a new initiative being incubated by Three Cairns Group.