C-Quest Capital is hiring a
C- Quest Capital LLC (CQC) is a social impact investor and project developer organization, that specializes in climate finance. As a leader in providing renewable energy production whose mission is to transform the lives of last-mile families in developing countries by providing them access to clean and sustainable energy services that in turn improve the health and wellbeing of women and children. CQC was founded in 2008 and is a global company headquartered in Washington DC, USA with subsidiaries in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia with on-ground teams in our countries of operation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We have active investments in over 25 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, and South and East Asia that have thus far improved the lives of over 20 million people.
CQC employs over 160 full-time staff of investment, project management, and carbon professionals based around the world including Washington DC, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Malawi, and Zambia. In addition, we regularly draw on a pool of individual consultants, collaborating NGO and private sector partners, and staff of our joint venture partners.
Background:
CQC is rapidly expanding its investment in cleaner cooking services across its core geographies. In Sub-Saharan Africa, we have launched a multiple million household investment program across Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Angola, and Rwanda with pilot activities planned in several other SSA countries.
Core Tasks:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Team – Africa, the Senior Operations Specialist would support the success of day-to-day operations including:
Location
Location is flexible, with a preference for Washington DC, USA or mainland Africa, but other locations may be acceptable for the right candidates. CQC relies heavily on home-based team members and the use of video conferencing technology to connect with global teams.
Supervision
The appointee will report to the Director of Operations - Africa and work closely with Senior Managers as needed.
Travel
Specialists may be expected to travel up to 5 times a year for up to two weeks, as needed. However, there will be no travel until staff are vaccinated against COVID-19. Pandemic risks are measured locally, and travel does not occur if risks are not deemed manageable.
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required: