Independent Investment Committee Member (Agriculture Investing)

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 

A pan-African climate-focused investment platform is seeking to appoint experienced Independent Investment Committee (IC) Members to provide strategic investment oversight and governance support across its investment activities in Africa. 

The platform invests in early-stage and growth-oriented businesses addressing climate resilience and sustainability challenges across sectors such as climate-smart agriculture and food systems, energy access, financial inclusion, water, waste management, and climate technology. 

The IC will play a critical role in reviewing investment opportunities, assessing risks, challenging assumptions constructively, and supporting disciplined investment decision-making. This is an independent, part-time appointment suited to senior professionals with strong African investing experience and deep sector expertise across climate-smart agriculture, food systems, climate investing, venture capital, private equity, development finance, or operational leadership. 

Strong preference will be given to individuals who are Africa-based and have significant experience in climate-smart agriculture across African markets. Candidates should not have material conflicts of interest with the platform’s investment activities.