JOB DETAILS:
To undertake and manage the assigned PPP investment and financing activities focus of the Division, work with the project sponsors and other MDBs and IFIs to develop financing proposals, review potential infrastructure deals in member countries for the Bank’s support, conduct and oversee due diligence of the whole project design covering the financial modelling, technical issues and terms and conditions for the Bank’s engagement under the supervision of the Division Manager. This shall entail PPP operations aligned to all the three pillars of the Bank’s PPP Strategic Framework: 1. enabling environment; 2. project preparation and transaction advisory; 3. project financing.

Key Functions:
• Under the general guidance and supervision of the Division Manager, the Senior PPP Operations Specialist will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Originating PPP projects and transactions as part of business development for consideration in the Bank’s operational pipeline.
• Structuring, and executing debt and equity investments for privately financed infrastructure projects across Africa.
• Assessing applications and requests for PPP project assistance and financing received by the Bank from RMCs and other eligible clients, and making appropriate recommendations to Management on their suitability for Bank support.
• Screening applications for PPP projects in line with the Bank’s PPP framework to assess eligibility for assistance and possible prioritization for inclusion in the Bank’s PPP work programme.
• Preparing, appraising, structuring, and executing PPP projects leading to Board approval and financial close and beyond

• As part of an appraisal team, processing PPP project operations within the Bank system all the way to approval and ensuring that investments comply with the Bank’s strategy, policies and best practices.
• Undertaking due diligence; leading multidisciplinary project teams to analyze technical, financial,
• economic, and E&S risks, and selecting and overseeing external specialist advisors
• Conducting project finance and PPP financial analysis and financial modeling through to financial close
• Drafting and presenting investment proposals to internal committees and the Board of Directors
• Negotiating and executing financing agreements to achieve the intended results
• Originating deals by forging and nurturing relationships with Africa-focused project developers, investors, and financiers.
• As part of a team, undertaking PPP country and sector diagnostic work for the Bank’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP) preparation as assigned from time to time.
• Working as part of a team on key activities in the upstream, midstream or downstream phases of project development.

• Working in a team to provide PPP Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) for PPP projects being supported by the Bank leading to commercial and financial close.
• Supporting work to mobilize resources from within the Bank and from external sources to support the delivery of the Bank’s PPP programme.
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of PPP knowledge, capacity building and information on PPPs and the Bank’s areas of support for both internal and external audiences.
• Engaging in dialogue with stakeholders to address challenges that may be faced in delivery the Bank’s PPP Strategic Framework.

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)
• Hold at least a Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Development Finance or any other related discipline
• Professional certification in Public Private Partnerships, Project Management, Project Finance, Advance Financial and Risk Analysis; and knowledge of Corporate Governance and negotiation skills are desirable.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in infrastructure development, PPP financing, project advisory services and management of PPP infrastructure projects, project finance and other related areas.
• Practical and demonstrable knowledge and experience in different stages and activities of the PPP transaction cycle, and in different PPP financing options and how and when to apply them
• Good understanding and practical experience in different PPP financing options and how and when to apply them
• Very strong financial modeling skills, preferably with specific experience in PPPs and project finance
• Experience and good understanding of key PPP concepts including project screening, appraisal, value for money versus PSC assessment, affordability, structuring, transaction support, etc.
• Experience working in DFIs, investment bank or MDBs will be a competitive advantage.
• Project management experience to schedule and budget
• Robust analytical skills and the ability to write and produce high-quality technical reports.
• Proven ability to conduct research, analyze and produce reports.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in the workplace in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
• Demonstrates expertise in organizing and implementing operational processes.
• Takes initiative to improve policies/programmes and products to maximize efficiency.
• Engages, supports and motivates others to implement efficient ways of doing things.
• Delivers quality initiatives to enhance the team's performance
• Drive for results
• Excellent spoken and written English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the Bank’s standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP is desirable.