Skills
Climate finance strategy & implementation
ESG-aligned finance and investment advisory
Sustainable industrial development planning
Circular economy and clean manufacturing expertise
Multi-country program and grant management
Policy advisory on green industrialization and just transitions
Stakeholder engagement (public & private sectors, donors)
Team leadership and capacity building
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) for adaptive programming
Donor reporting and budget management
Compliance and ESG mapping for critical minerals sectors
Familiarity with Africa’s governance frameworks
Regional political economy analysis for green transitions
About
You are a seasoned Chartered Accountant and development professional with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of climate finance, sustainable industrial development, and policy advisory across Africa. You combine financial expertise with a deep understanding of ESG principles, green industrialization, and Africa’s political economy to drive transformative change.
Key Skills
Climate Finance & ESG-aligned Investment: Expertise in structuring climate-responsive financial solutions and guiding compliance with ESG frameworks.
Sustainable Industrial Development: Experience leading initiatives in circular economy, clean manufacturing, and regional industrialization strategies.
Policy Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at working with governments, donors, and private sector actors to design and implement green transition policies.
Program Management: Proficient in managing multi-country grant programs, monitoring & evaluation (MEL), donor reporting, and adaptive programming.
Leadership & Facilitation: Strong team leadership, training, and capacity-building capabilities for public and private stakeholders.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Africa’s critical minerals governance, the African Mining Vision, and AfCFTA’s industrial strategies.
Achievements
Led multi-country grant programs supporting public-private industrial investment and SME acceleration for green transitions.
Oversaw waste-to-wealth initiatives and agro-processing cluster developments that enhanced domestic value addition and resilience.
Supported compliance and ESG mapping for partners in mining-adjacent sectors across Africa.
Trained national actors on climate finance and just transitions, helping strengthen institutional capacities for green industrialization.
Previous Job Experiences
Managing Partner – Akinlolu, Akinlolu & Co.
Oversaw regional projects in climate finance, ESG compliance, and sustainable industrial investment strategies.
Led multi-country grant management, stakeholder collaborations, and adaptive program delivery.
Worked closely with African governments and private partners on green transition programs.
Advisory Roles (implicit from your letter)
Advised on governance frameworks for critical minerals and regional climate policies.
Supported national compliance efforts and industrial development roadmaps aligned with continental frameworks.
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