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.

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Working Model: Predominantly based in Zanzibar; on-site schedule and any remote flexibility TBC

Start Date: Immediate mobilisation; exact start date to be agreed

Contract Duration: Phase 1 through equity close, targeted for March 2027, with a potential Phase 2 extension through financial close and construction start





Reports to: Client and Shareholders’ Steering Committee

Project Overview

The client is seeking a Project Director / Interim CEO to institutionalise a ferry and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminal project company in Zanzibar and lead equity-close and financial-close readiness.

Phase 1A of the project is complete and interim operations have begun. Phase 1B covers the permanent passenger terminal, berths, superstructure and associated facilities. The role is intended to reduce dependence on the founder and affiliates, strengthen the project company, and prepare it for construction and permanent operations.

The ideal candidate is a senior infrastructure executive with experience across PPPs, project finance, lender coordination and EPC procurement, and who can build company systems while integrating technical, commercial and operational workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project thr

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