PROJECT MANAGER (ASSOCIATE)
PROJECT MANAGER (ASSOCIATE)
Our customer is a global investor and asset manager specializing in public and community infrastructure with a long-term view.The purpose of the position is to work as a member of the Africa investment team to develop infrastructure projects under the public-private partnership model.
Mission
- Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of all deliverables required during each phase of the project either under tender process (RFQ, RFP, closing) or unsolicited proposal ;
- Assist in the preparation of consortium arrangements including teaming agreements;
- Represent the consortium in front of the Client and the local authorities as required during the development of the project;
- Support the development of projects including activities on site required to secure the project with the local communities and authorities;
- Participate in the ESG processes including all relevant due diligence and definition of mitigation measures required on site;
- Participate in the review and negotiation of legal documents, including concession agreements, design-build agreements, operating agreements and finance documents;
- Participate in the due diligence process, including liaising with respective advisers (legal, technical, insurance, model audit) and coordinating required input from construction and operation partners;
- Participate in the debt raising process, including dealing with banks, capital markets providers and ratings agencies;
- Participate in the financial analysis of the project and in the optimization of the project economics by:
- Performing detailed analysis of financial model;
- Analyzing potential financial alternatives;
- Running sensitivities.
- Participate in the general risk analysis of the project;
- Responsible for the drafting of all internal memoranda to be presented to the Management;
- Lead the selection process and coordination of all consultants/advisers (legal, financial, technical, insurance, accounting, tax, etc.);
- Participate in origination of new opportunities, including performing analysis of market sectors, public sector clients and design, construction or operation partners;
- Other ad-hoc work to be performed in the day-to-day activity of the fund manager.
- 3-5 years of experience in project or infrastructure finance or infrastructure project development
- An experience in Africa is a plus
- A degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a small team, proactive and able to take initiatives;
- Solid project management, leadership, and organizational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
- Ability to recommend practical ways using innovation, good judgment, creativity and strategic thinking.
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