Senior Project Research Analyst at AP3 Capital & Advisory Services Ltd

Job Summary

• This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a growth-minded individual with entrepreneurial, leadership, and problem-solving skills who is committed to developing a career in the professional services industry to join our transaction advisory services team.
• Our transaction services team adds value by helping our clients mobilise project finance to structure and deliver large-scale infrastructure projects. We take a client-centred approach to delivering professional services to public and private sector clients and development finance institutions.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• S/he will have a growth mindset that will enable him or her to contribute to the development of the firm’s market positioning as leading transaction advisors to public and private sector clients.
• The successful candidate will work as part of our core programme management team working with internal and associate subject matter experts to deliver high-quality transaction advisory services to top tier public, private and development partner clients.
• S/he will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of major capital and infrastructure projects across the full project life cycle in a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, transport, energy, real estate and social infrastructure.
• This position has the potential to grow into a senior management role within the Transactions team or any of our portfolio management companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Your duties, responsibilities and deliverables for this role are as follows:

General Responsibilities:
The Senior Research Analyst willbe responsible forthe following:
Project and Research Analysis:

• Assistwith screening and selection of project pipelines across diverse sectors, conducting due diligence andfacilitatinginvestor engagement.
• Provide technical assistance for the drafting of compliant bid project proposals (EOIs & RFPs) in collaboration with multidisciplinary experts.
• Conduct research,analyse data, and develop comprehensive reports on market trends, value chains, and project feasibility (including economic & financial viability).
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop project concept notes, project delivery pathways, and infrastructure assessments.
• Support the organisation and production of reports and workshops related to climate finance and infrastructure development.
• Supporting efforts to build consensus around the development of an accelerated project delivery framework, including stakeholder mapping and management toanticipateand address issues (and,where necessary,escalate such issues).
• Producinginceptionreports with a detailed understanding of scope, work plan –interdependencies, risks, and timelines for completion of the project assignments (incl. proposed schedule of consultations with government stakeholders and lenders)
• Contributing asrequiredto the preparation of tender documents, coordination of the bid evaluation processes, and capturing lessons learned and ensuring the effectiveness of clients’ capacity building processes and approach.
• Supporting the PPP/Project Transactions Team in drafting and preparing progress reports.
• Participate in field surveys and data collection activities for project assessments.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of analysts, consultants, and project managers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current developments in infrastructure, climate finance, and relevant sectors in Africa.
• Supporting the PPP/Infrastructure Finance team with anyadditionalworkrequired.

Business Development:

• Assess, originate, and resource opportunities that fit with the company’s existing and emergingcapabilities,,drawing on the competencies of its expert network.
• Build andmaintainrelationships with existing and potential clients, associates and partner organisations, financial institutions and multilateral partners, and government officials.
• Coordinate with development partners and private sector financiers to ensure opportunities to secure and build onpreviouscollaborations are embraced and best practices are followed.
• Organise and schedule capacity-building workshops and events that engage senior decision-makers across the public, private and multilateral sectors, andshowcaseour capabilities and expert network (e.g. PPP Masterclass).
• Contribute asrequiredto the continuous review and update of our website, marketing and community engagement events and initiatives.
• Establish the office procedures, tools, templates, and bid-winning capabilities (incl. Expert database, contract, and contact management; EOI, RFQ, RFP templates; project management and governance processes).
• Support the preparation of proposals, EOIs, RFPs and other tender documents, including competitive challenges for Unsolicited Proposals.
• Contribute as required to the overall development of the company. Support the formulation of business strategies, risk management & controls through reviewing risk registers & mitigation strategies, and other related activities.

Team and Thought leadership:

• Provide leadership, direction, guidance and development support to seniorassociatesand associate team members.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics affecting PPP and infrastructure financing in Africa.
• Conduct studies related to projects andspecial topicsrelevant to the industry.
• Line management responsibility for in-house analysts and primary liaison with associates and technical experts (expert network).
• Produce blogs, insight reports and other publications thatshowcasetheexpertiseof the team.
• Ensure high-quality standards across all team outputs in the project portfolio.
• Mobilise expert resources from personal networks and our expert database to support the delivery of internal and external projects.
• Lead and provide technical support to assigned projects and business development initiatives.
• As a senior member of our team, model our values in every engagement with the team, existing and potential clients, and the public.
• Maintain a problem-solving disposition and results mindset in all your dealings internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration,Financeor related fields (Required);Master's Degreeor higher in any of the above considered an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional work experience in supporting the development and delivery of infrastructure at a reputable institution, preferably infrastructure consulting/advisory.
• 5 – 7+ years in the professional services industry; experienceinsales, bid and proposal development an added advantage.
• Strong ability to build and grow an opportunitypipeline.
• Proven ability toestablishand build clientrelationships andengage and grow a network ofstakeholders.
• Strongproficiencyin the use of relevant document processing software for documents, presentations, marketing,researchand analysis(MS Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Experience of web-design, digital or other social media skills; an advantage.
• Strong business acumen with excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong project and people management experience.Professionalcertificationsanadvantage.
• Proven written and presentation skills in a range of formats (briefings, reports, summaries, etc.) and to a range of audiences.
• Sound knowledge of the infrastructure PPP space inNigeria.

In addition, you will be able todemonstratethe following:

• Possess the ability to handlehighly sensitiveand confidential information while exercising professionalism and discretion.
• The right approach and experience to really support our ambition of being a world-class professional services firm.
• Enthusiastic and able to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex matters.
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Reliable, positive, solution-oriented, flexible approach to working.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communicationskills.
• A personable team player who is also able to work independently and on their own initiative.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Self-starter who drives individual projects and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.

What we look for:

• Results-drivenleader, dynamic problem-solver, network builder,andhighly motivated individual, who can get stuck in to get the job done with minimal oversight, whilst using their judgement and professional acumen to prioritise shifting priorities and workloads to manage multiple tasks at once.
• An effective communicator whois a confident and approachable team player with strong people management skills and a genuine interest in building a career within the professional services industry.