Job Opening at African Development Bank - AfDB

The Complex

• Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and manages operations and activities of the Bank in accordance with the Bank’s constitutive documents.
• The President plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group.
• In particular, the President supervises several Departments and Units including Office of the President; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Directorate; General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Staff Integrity and Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department

• The role of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (PGCL) is to deliver legal advice and services to the statutory organs of the Bank Group (the “Bank”): Boards of Governors, Boards of Directors, their subsidiary committees, to the President and the committees of Senior Management, to Regional Directorate Hubs, and more generally to the whole Bank.
• The General Counsel and Legal Services Department’s role is also to protect the interest of the Bank from legal liability and, as necessary, to ensure that the Bank Group is properly and efficiently represented in cases filed against or brought by the Bank.
• The principal objective of the Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division is to provide legal support, advice, and services in connection with public sector transactions of the Bank, the African Development Fund, and other special vehicles such as trust funds, special funds, facilities and other special resources.
• In addition, the Division provides legal assistance on operational policies, and governance, environmental and procurement related matters as well as all aspects of the business of the Bank Group requiring legal analysis and legal input.

The Position

• The Principal Legal Counsel - Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division is responsible for ensuring compliance of public sector operations with applicable Bank’s rules and policies as well as providing sound analysis on legal issues and operational policies.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Principal Legal Counsel Public Sector Operations, Policy and Governance Division will:

• Ensure compliance of projects and other operational activity with applicable Bank’s rules and policies;
• Draft and negotiate financing agreements including loan agreements, grant agreements, guarantee agreements, counter-indemnity agreements and co-financing agreements with other lenders;
• Prepare and issue legal opinions on agreements, contracts and other formal arrangements for operational activities of the Bank Group and Special Funds with members and non-member countries, international organizations and governmental and non-governmental entities;
• Provide legal assistance throughout the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and post evaluation stages of public sector operations;
• Assist in the design of projects and programs from inception to completion in compliance with the Bank’s policies, rules, and guidelines as well as minimize risks that may impede the achievement of desirable outcomes;
• Participate in meetings and provide legal support to project teams including the structure of projects, type of financing instruments, terms of financing, implementation arrangements and compliance with the relevant Bank Group applicable policies, rules and regulations;
• Provide timely and effective legal support, advice and services in connection with public sector transactions and project implementation for loans, grants and other formal arrangements for the operational activities of the Bank Group in line with the applicable Bank policies, rules and regulations;
• Review legal and operational documents submitted with respect to the fulfilment of conditions precedent to effectiveness of loan and grant agreements and conditions precedent to disbursement of loans and grants and provide the relating legal opinions;
• Draft and/or review operational policies, directives and guidelines of the Bank Group and Special Funds;
• Provide legal assistance in operations-related implementation activities of bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements related to public sector operations;
• Draft Board resolutions pertaining to public sector projects and programs; and
• Undertake such other assignments as required by the Division Manager or the General Counsel.

Competencies (Qualifications, Skills, Experience And Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Law, and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries; or a Juris Doctor (JD), and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries;
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in similar jobs, preferably in a reputable law firm, an international financial institution or a multilateral organization with proven technical competence and experience in development and international finance. Private sector experience, in particular in the structuring and negotiations of guarantees and complex and innovative financing transactions, will be an added advantage;
• Seasoned knowledge of the current trends in the area of sustainable international development, coupled with familiarity with international law and related matters as they are applied within the Bank Group and other international organizations;
• Strong skills in the preparation and negotiations of legal documents including financing agreements, briefs and legal opinions;
• Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients and help resolve their legal questions;
• Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues and clients;
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with several simultaneous demands;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and/or French, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language; and
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

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The Complex

• The Senior Vice-President (SVP) is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve its strategic objective and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results.
• The SVP provides effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions.
• The SVP leads senior management discussions, decision-making processes and the implementation of keyboard and Management decisions.

The Hiring Department

• Located within the Senior Vice-Presidency (SNVP) Complex, the Department SNMO is overseeing the Secretariats of two key management committees – the Operations Committee (OpsCom, SNMO.1) and the Senior Management Coordinating Committee (SMCC, SNMO.2).
• The role of the Operations Committee Secretariat (SNMO1) is to support the Bank’s Operations Committee in its efforts towards sharpening the country focus and strategic selectivity of the Bank’s operations. enhancing the quality of operations; strengthening the Bank’s internal cooperation and cohesion among operations departments; and improvement in the development impact of the Bank’s support to its Regional Member Countries.

The Position

• Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Principal Operations Officer will (i) contribute to the review and clearance of operations proposals submitted for OpsCom’s consideration, mainly by undertaking rigorous and high quality internal prior reviews; (ii) prepare appropriate analytical/advisory notes and briefing material for regular and special OpsCom meetings, as well as on an ad hoc basis as requested; (iii) conducting post-review of all revised proposals and drafting clearance notes; (iv) support the continuous enhancement of business processes and systems to improve the efficiency and the quality of the review and clearance process; (v) coordinate all aspects of work related to portfolio management; (vi)  provide implementation support to regional and sector complexes; (vii) and contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the Division’s delivery.

The main objectives of the position are to:

• Coordination and Management of the Review and Clearance Process and System: Contribute to quality and timely review and clearance of proposals; Ensure compliance and consistency of the proposals with high-quality standards and the Bank’s applicable policies, strategies, directives, processes, procedures, and guidelines for proposals not qualifying for OpsCom review; Support the management of OpsCom meetings and contribute to the management of the Bank’s review and clearance process and the BPPS system.
• Portfolio Management and Monitoring of Systemic Issues: Conduct analytical work and develop proposals to address Portfolio management issues raised along the review and clearance process; establish procedures to effectively track and report on the implementation of recommendations and systemic issues raised by OpsCom, the Board and its relevant committees; and support the strategic planning of OpsCom meetings.
• Enhancement of Business Process and Operational Excellence: Contribute to operational knowledge and excellence through continuous refinement of relevant Presidential Directives, Guidelines and instruments related to the operations review and clearance process; Consolidate good  practices and disseminate to enhance learning and operations quality; Provide implementation support to regional and sector complexes and support efforts to promote and instill a culture of performance and excellence in operations.
• Enhancing the Efficiency of the Division: Develop internal procedures to continuously improve the efficiency of the division in supporting OpsCom; Provide technical and administrative support for the effective delivery of the division’s work program and budget.

Key Functions
Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager, Operations Committee Secretariat, the Principal Operations Officer will be responsible for:
Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

• Review documents submitted for OpsCom’s clearance to ensure compliance with all relevant corporate policies, alignment with the High 5s and the Ten-Year Strategy, readiness, and delivery mechanisms prior to submission for OpsCom’s consideration.
• Review of operations proposals at key stages to ensure: (i) their consistency with Country Strategies and Institutional policies and priorities; (ii) high quality-at-entry and demonstrable results focus; and (iii) stronger inter-departmental engagement and cooperation in all aspects of operations, delivery, and development impact.
• Prepare Advisory Notes for the OpsCom Chairperson on proposals in the OpsCom agenda and Detailed Written Comments for Task Teams’ consideration.
• Conduct post-OpsCom reviews of all documents to ensure compliance with OpsCom’s guidance before clearance by the Division Manager.

Contribution to the OpsCom Review Process and other tasks:

• Draft OpsCom agenda for the Division Manager’s consideration.
• Attend OpsCom meetings and take notes to contribute to the drafting of the Flash Report for the President after each OpsCom Meeting.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Minutes.
• Consolidate the Written Comments received from OpsCom members and transmit them to Task Teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual report on OpsCom’s activities.
• Contribute to developing, maintaining, and continuously improving OpsCom Internal Operating Procedures.
• Contribute to the identification of emerging issues that would impact the Bank’s operations review and approval process as the Bank implements various reforms to improve its operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of SNMO1’s annual work program and budget.
• Support implementation of key initiatives introduced by OpsCom and participate on behalf of SNMO1 in working groups, task forces, and other special initiatives.
• Support the recruitment of SNMO1’s Consultants.

Competencies (Skills, Experience, and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Development Studies or related disciplines.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience working in operations as a policy analyst or advisor with proven competencies and experience in leading in project management, policy and strategy development and implementation.
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of operations policies, procedures, and review processes of multilateral development banks or other development agencies.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to review lending and non-lending proposals and prepare analytical notes to support senior management decisions, with track record of undertaking or assessing Economic & Sector Work, Country/Regional Strategies, and projects/programs for quality and suitability.
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake and deliver innovative solutions to enhance operations quality and efficiencyFull understanding of core African Development Bank policies, strategies, and priorities.
• Experience serving in a senior management committee secretariat is a plus.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads as well as multiple, simultaneous, and shifting demands, priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to write concise, accurate reports reflecting the guidance and comments made at meetings by senior management committee.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as part of a multi-cultural team Demonstrated rigor, analytical capacities, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, MS Project).

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The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank’s mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization.
• complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa.
• The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank’s development agenda.

The Hiring Department

• The Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) provides assistance to the Bank Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the form of loans and grants to finance transport projects and programs; and non-lending knowledge products and capacity building to formulate and implement transport sector policies and strategies, sector reforms and transport sector plans to ensure best practices are mainstreamed in policy, planning, programming, institutional governance, and maintenance and operation.
• The role of the Infrastructure and Urban Development is to foster advancement of infrastructure and cities in Africa by detailed development of appropriate interventions which the Bank might finance on a regional, national or a continent-wide basis.

The Hiring Division

• The Infrastructure Partnerships Division (PICU 3) is one of four Divisions within the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) in the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization vice presidency (PIVP) of the Bank. The Division is responsible for supporting the development of regional infrastructure in all the four main sectors of transport, energy, ICT and Water, to promote regional integration in Africa. In addition, the Division hosts the secretariat of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA), manages the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), and is leading development of the Bank’s Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) strategic framework and Transaction Advisory Services Support to Regional Member Countries (RMCs).

The Position

• The Senior Infrastructure Specialist will support the implementation of the Bank Group's vision for infrastructure development and related services, and its future prospective areas of intervention in the sector.

The main work objectives of the position are the following:

• Contributing to the development of infrastructure and the sector as a whole, including strengthening and maintaining the Bank Group's understanding of the sector’s role in national and regional development.
• Contribute to the Division’s mandate of preparing regional infrastructure projects in transport, energy, ICT and water sectors in all regions of the continent.
• Contributing to the other key functions and work streams of the division such as those relating to the hosting of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) Secretariat, Public Private Partnerships Transaction Advisory Services workstream.
• Actively participating in the donor engagement, and infrastructure partnerships dialogue internally within the Bank and externally as part of the Division’s work programmes.
• Supporting the mobilization of resources, particularly through co-financing and other opportunities, for targeted activities.
• Working with the relevant continental, regional, and national authorities and other stakeholders on planned and on-going infrastructure development initiatives, programmes, and projects engaged in by the Division; and,
• Working with other Bank sector specialists at Headquarters and in the regions to contribute to efforts in knowledge management and sharing so as to ensure best practices and lessons learned related to infrastructure development, and institutional/governance approaches are mainstreamed in project design.

Key Functions
Under the supervision of the Division Manager (PICU.3), the incumbent will be required to:

• Support Infrastructure project preparation and PPP Transaction Advisory Services activities in the different regions in consultation with relevant institutions, partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage project identification and pipeline development activities for projects submitted for NEPAD-IPPF assistance.
• Lead project screening and prioritization activities as part of annual work programme development for the NEPAD-IPPF and PPP workstream operations.
• Lead quality at entry in the preparation and processing of NEPAD-IPPF Grants for infrastructure projects, and PPP workstream operations, including taking part in operational missions, writing required project documents, contributing to consultations and process meetings until approval.
• Lead project portfolio management activities including tracking and monitoring implementation progress, supervision, reviewing and processing procurement and disbursement activities up to and including the preparation of Project Completion Reports, the review of clients’ audit reports, and other close out activities.
• Undertake as assigned and support NEPAD-IPPF global Fund management activities including overall portfolio monitoring and management, preparation of Fund periodic reports to its Governance structures and other audiences, resources mobilization activities and stakeholders and partners engagement activities.

Support Infrastructure Knowledge, data management and reporting activities:

• Lead infrastructure development data collection, analysis and reporting, covering the different sectors and regions of the continent as required for management reports, presentations, donor, partners, and stakeholder’s engagement purposes.
• Undertake and work with other Task Managers in recruitment and management of service providers and consultants engaged by the Division for specific work programme activities.
• Prepare as assigned and support the preparation of briefs, talking points and presentations for senior management and other members of the team.

Support the Division’s Infrastructure Partnership Activities, sector dialogue and donor coordination activities:

• Advise Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Specialized Infrastructure Institutions and Regional Member Countries on Bank Group’s financing requirements.
• Participate in engagements and collaboration with other development partners, private sector and stakeholders in infrastructure development for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and co-financing where appropriate.

Contribute to dissemination of best practices in Transport integrating a broad spectrum of issues:

• Lead the development and maintenance of a knowledge base in infrastructure, keeping abreast of the latest developments and issues related to policy and planning, institutional development, design and construction, financing, operation and maintenance, and regulation.
• Provide support to heads of executing agencies, in terms of advice and expertise concerning different infrastructure development issues and priorities, technical aspects of projects and Bank rules of procedure, particularly relating to procurement of goods and services and disbursement; and,
• Support activities related to advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around infrastructure development issues.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, International Development or related fields.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in infrastructure project preparation, infrastructure operations planning, and infrastructure project portfolio management; generation of infrastructure statistics and overall data collection, management, and analysis; procurement and contract management of initiatives and project studies within the following four sectors: Water, ICT, Energy, and Transport, adhering to the procedures of multilateral development banks.
• Experience in planning and supervising the implementation of regional and continental infrastructure projects, aimed at connecting countries and regions of Africa.
• Experience in applying project portfolio management and monitoring tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project implementation. This includes ensuring timely communication of information to Donors, RECs, and RMCs.
• Good working knowledge of the information necessary for project cycle activities, portfolio management, planning, work programs, budget preparation, and financial management in multilaterals development banks.
• Be able to apply advanced technical knowledge, skills and expertise in infrastructure to advise and support Bank teams, Bank clients, and infrastructure development stakeholders in the implementation of Bank infrastructure strategy, policy, and implementation framework.
• Full understanding of the principles of the project cycle with good experience in result-based project management, logical framework, and theory of change.
• Be able to apply technical skills in a team role to resolve and manage complex issues in relation to infrastructure project/program design and implementation from a broad developmental goal of poverty reduction.
• Competence in decision-making, team working and self-motivation.
• Policy dialogue skills – Ability to identify and assess critical infrastructure policy issues and actively dialogue with government counterparts and/or other stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Excellent spoken and written English; a working knowledge of French will be advantageous.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP.

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The Complex

• The Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Sector Complex (PEVP) of the African Development Bank aims to fulfil the objectives of “Light Up and Power Africa”. PEVP oversees strategy and policy development in the energy systems space; builds alignment across stakeholders and represents the Bank with external stakeholders; originates projects, develops new, innovative financing instruments; and ensures delivery of the “Light Up and Power Africa” agenda.
• The Complex focus on areas of Power systems, policy and regulation, renewable energy and climate and green growth

The Hiring Department

• The Vice-President Front Office (PESA) is responsible for planning, directing, managing and coordinating the day-to-day functioning of the Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Complex.
• The Lead energy specialist will provide advisory and technical support to the Vice-President

Key Functions
Reporting directly to the Vice President, Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth (PEVP), the Lead energy industry specialist will perform the following duties:

Operational work:

• Support quality at entry of the PEVP projects through technical reviews and inputs to PENs, PCNs and PARs as a peer technical reviewer. Support quality during implementation and results management by reviewing IPRs and advising on any remedial actions to be undertaken on portfolio operations.
• Support operating departments in their resource mobilization efforts as and when needed, which will include maintaining progressive relationships/collaboration with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) such as the World Bank Group, EBRD, EIB, KfW, AFD, etc. Promote the use of internal trust funds such as ADF-PPF and ADF-RO envelope and support the proposal development stages.
• Support operating departments with market assessments, technical and financial due diligence of opportunities, and general business development, to guarantee robust and growing pipeline of viable energy projects.
• Support the identification, preparation, and supervision of specific energy investment operations

Coordination of analytical work:

• Lead analytical and advisory work in the energy sector and related areas to inform sector dialogue and operations planning
• Effectively contribute to the development of knowledge-based operations (advisory mandates), Economic Sector Work, and CSPs (as PEVP technical focal point) in liaison with operating departments and Regional Development Business Units.

Portfolio management and Monitoring:

• Provide bi-monthly operations report to the Vice President outlining the status and progress of portfolio projects.
• Monitor and advise the Vice President on the management of key performance indicators on portfolio performance and result indicators. Harmonize management reporting tools within the various departments in the Complex.
• Support regional sector managers in reducing the share of flagged projects, identifying projects at risk, and addressing the complex’s portfolio challenges, including exploring solutions for flagged operations.  Ensure that any operational weaknesses recorded, lessons learnt, and best practices are captured for purposes of application in future projects and presented in a bi-monthly senior management report.
• Coordinating with PEVP operating Departments (PESD/PERN/PESR) with a view to mapping and troubleshooting delivery processes, including supporting active monitoring of the lending program, and timely submission of Project Appraisal Reports, Implementation Progress Reports, Project Completion Reports, etc.

Administrative, planning and coordination of activities:

• Support the Vice President in high-level strategic engagements with Regional Member Country (RMC) related to utility transformation, tariff and regulatory reforms, just energy transition, development/adoption of new technologies such as green hydrogen as well as carbon capture and storage technologies amongst RMCs, etc.
• As the PEVP focal point for the development of cross-departmental and cross-complex operations and work, proactively champion one-complex and one-bank approaches to development of projects, ensuring efficient, seamless, and inclusive project development.
• Represent the VP PEVP in meetings, as may be delegated by the Vice President, from time to time.
• Oversight of the Coordination role of the work of the Special Envoy to the President on behalf of PEVP and PIVP on the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa.
• Improve the visibility of the Bank’s energy projects in the RMCs.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Holds at least a Master's Degree in Engineering, Energy Planning / Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent areas relevant for energy sector development.
• At least 8 years post-qualification experience in planning, designing, and implementing power infrastructure projects including renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, and on-grid and off-grid electrification and access projects.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure projects with power sector utilities will be a distinct advantage.
• Specific knowledge and experience with power systems, demonstrated by expertise in power generation technologies, especially renewable energy – wind, solar, hydropower and geothermal, transmission and distribution systems.
• Familiarity, and experience with International Financial Institutions will be a strong added advantage.
• Experience in forging and managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders - local organizations governments and financing institutions.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Problem solving: Able to search for and produce innovative and creative approaches to activities in order to enhance performance
• Client orientation: Able to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the Bank
• Team working and Relationships: Able to work with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload.
• Familiar with energy policies, regulations, technologies or strategies, private sector participation, and institutional development needed to support the development of projects and analytic work.
• Familiarity with power system expansion planning processes, power structures, utility, tariff and regulatory reforms, etc.
• Knowledge of capital cost, operating costs, operating parameters, and productivity benchmarks of various energy subsectors.
• Good knowledge of emerging energy technologies, such as such as green hydrogen, energy storage, as well as carbon capture and storage technologies, and their application to energy transition processes.
• Exposure and excellent understanding of the international agenda and geopolitics of energy systems, climate change and green growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by ability to work in a team and interface between members of cross-functional teams.
• Personal sensitivity and commitment to Bank Group values and ethics.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French. A working knowledge of
• the other will be an asset.
• Proficient in the use of common MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), statistics tools, preferably in combination with knowledge and experience of SAP operations.

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The Complex

• The Vice Presidency for ‘Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth’ is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy High 5s priority of “Light up and Power Africa”.
• The complex’s objectives are (i) to develop policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector technical expertise to the Regions by a gathering pool of experienced individuals who can be consulted for their expertise on complicated transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) represent the Bank with external stakeholders on all aspects of “Light Up and Power Africa”.
• The Complex focuses on areas of financial solutions, power systems development, policy and regulation, renewable energy as well as climate change and green growth.

The Hiring Department / Division

• The role of the Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation department is to: structure financing to support private sector investors, utilities and project developers; and provide technical assistance to national and regional institutions in the establishment of relevant policies and regulations to facilitate energy investments.
• The department comprises two divisions: the “Energy policy, Regulation and Statistics” Division and the “Energy Financial Solutions” Division.

The Position

• The “Energy Financial Solutions” Division Manager will manage a team of Investment Officers that will collectively have the overall responsibility for providing financial expertise and structuring investments across the full spectrum of the Bank’s financing instruments, covering debt, equity, guarantees and capital markets solutions.

Key Functions
Under the overall supervision of the Director, Energy Financial Solutions, Policy & Regulation Department, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate origination, due diligence and approval of investments to support delivery of the New Deal on Energy for Africa.
• Run the “Financial Solutions” Division to structure investments across the full spectrum of the energy sector and manage a team of investment officers and financial analysts.
• Engage with other departments (e.g. Power Systems Development and Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency) during the preparation of projects and provide requisite expertise on financial and economic analysis involving both public and private stakeholders.
• Lead the appraisal of projects involving private sector participation such as Independent Power Projects, and corporate/project finance operations).
• Lead mobilization of resources (syndication, co-financing/blended finance) and design of new financing approaches to crowd in private sector participation in energy related investments.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Have at least a Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance and/or a professional qualification such as: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Accountant (ACCA), or related field
• Have at least eight (8) years experience (including three (3) years management experience) in project finance structuring, corporate finance, equity investments, guarantees and capital markets solutions...
• Experience of working across multiple institutions and ensuring collaboration across public, private, and civil society sectors is essential.
• Experience in a combination of the following areas will be essential: infrastructure development and policy; public-private sector partnerships; and/or regulatory / legal specializations.
• Understanding of the power sector value chain, including upstream, midstream and downstream activities. Ability to innovate and create financing solutions to meet clients’ requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and mobilize key actors to delivery (private sector, public sector).
• Proven ability to build and direct a high performing team to achieve visionary and challenging goals.
• Proven interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity and the ability to build trust and provide leadership to different team members.
• Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with counterparts, both internal and external.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with counterparts.
• Clear understanding of the drivers and barriers to success of energy projects and appropriate structuring.
• Deep knowledge of energy sector developments in Africa and familiarity with the work of different types of financial institutions.
• Highly developed strategic thinking skills allied to an ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into the implementation of workable and sustainable policies and regulations.
• Understanding of climate finance and track record of structuring and implementing blended finance solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, with a working knowledge of the other.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and preferably SAP.