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 The client is seeking a Portfolio Execution Advisor to work closely with CEOs and leadership teams across a portfolio of operating businesses to maintain momentum, track progress, and drive accountability against agreed priorities. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational and execution experience, combined with the credibility and pragmatism to challenge senior stakeholders, unblock issues, and push teams toward delivery.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Portfolio Execution Advisor Direct Report: TBC Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
Check in regularly with CEOs and leadership teams to monitor execution against agreed priorities
Track progress on key initiatives, identify delivery risks, and escalate issues where required
Push teams to maintain momentum, accountability, and follow-through on critical actions
Support problem-solving and unblock issues slowing execution
Maintain simple governance and reporting rhythms across the portfolio
Provide practical challenge and support to leadership teams to improve delivery discipline
Requirements
Experience Required:
Experience supporting business leaders to execute transformation or operational improvement initiatives
Experience working directly with CEOs or senior leadership teams
Experience operating in fast-paced or underperforming environments requiring hands-on follow-through
Experience driving accountability and delivery across multiple concurrent priorities
Technical Requirements:
Strong execution and performance management capability
Ability to establish practical governance, reporting, and accountability mechanisms
Sound commercial judgment across varied business environments
Ability to quickly identify delivery gaps and operational bottlenecks
Pragmatic approach to driving action and maintaining execution momentum
Other Skills:
Strong executive presence with the credibility to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority
Direct, practical, and outcomes-oriented working style
Resilient and comfortable operating in ambiguous or high-pressure environments
Strong follow-through and accountability mindset
Additional Information: Best suited to candidates with a mix of transformation, operating, or portfolio oversight experience who are comfortable staying close to execution and holding senior teams accountable.
Working Arrangement Location: Nairobi or Kigali Language: English Travel: Periodic travel to portfolio company locations as required for governance oversight and execution support
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