Business Development Services (BDS) Specialist
CrossBoundary Advisory
About CrossBoundary
CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised on US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com/advisory
Why join us?
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.What you'll do
CrossBoundary is recruiting Business Development Services (BDS) Specialists to support the design and delivery of enterprise development services across multi-country, donor-funded programs in West Africa. The BDS Specialist will lead country-level BDS implementation, ensuring high-quality training, coaching, and enterprise support in coordination with implementing partners, financial institutions, and other ecosystem actors. This role will focus on building viable enterprises, strengthening coach capacity, improving financial literacy, and preparing participants to access finance.
Who We Are
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Who You Are
Primary Responsibilities
Curriculum Development and Adaptation
Coach Training and Certification
Quality Assurance
Financial Management and Access to Finance Linkage
Coordination, Reporting, and Safeguarding
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, or related field; Master's or another advanced degree strongly desired
Practical experience with savings groups, cooperatives, SACCOs, or microfinance; familiarity with the regulatory frameworks that govern them in West Africa is an advantage
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they check every box. If you’re passionate about what we’re building, send us your resume and a note to human.resources@crossboundary.com. We’re always looking to meet great people!
Location
The BDS Specialist will be based in Dakar, Senegal, with frequent travel to field locations.
