Description

Africa50 Mobility is a specialized infrastructure platform launched by Africa50 to develop, finance and operate road and bridge infrastructure assets across Africa.

Africa50 Mobility supports public sector stakeholders by mobilizing private capital for transport infrastructure, improving service quality and unlocking value through asset recycling. Development and proper maintenance of those assets will provide African governments with a sustainable funding model to support new infrastructure development or improve existing ones.

The Africa50 Mobility platform seeks to accelerate deployment of toll roads by structuring bankable projects and creating a robust pipeline of transport infrastructure assets.

Purpose of the Role

The Associate Director Development role is to identify and execute on project development investments.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge
• Lead the structuring of project development and equity investments
• Participate and/or lead negotiations with sponsors, lenders and public authorities
• Lead Africa50 Mobility’s contribution to the development of projects in the portfolio with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
• Have a good understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
• Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the transport sector, including market major operators and technologies
• Contribute to supervising portfolio companies

Candidate Profile

Required background

• • Hold 8+ years investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the transport sector within:
    • a concessionaire
    • the project finance / infrastructure department of an international investment bank
    • the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
    • the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm
    • an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development
  • MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification
  • Project management experience
  • Solid understanding of Concession agreements, PPP, EPC, O&M contracts
  • Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
  • Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure

Essential Qualities

• • Positive attitude
  • Integrity
  • Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
  • Self-starter. High initiative
  • Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Interest in Africa50 Mobility’s mission, strategy and values
• Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
• Strong understanding of the transport sector
• Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
• Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus

Location

The position is based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with travel across Africa as required.

Application

If you are interested in this position, Click here to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.