Interim Office Manager (Abidjan)

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 leading international development finance institution (DFI) is seeking an Interim Office Manager to support its country office in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. The assignment is expected to last 3-4 months and will focus on ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations within a highly bureaucratic and compliance-driven institutional environment. 

The role will require full in-office presence in Abidjan and bilingual fluency (English and French). The client operates within a structured, policy-heavy DFI framework, requiring familiarity with institutional governance, reporting, and administrative standards typical of multilateral or development finance environments.