Job Openings at Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit)

Job Responsibilities

• Negotiation and structuring of financial/credit transaction documentation, with clear understanding of the structural elements of the long-term, local currency guarantee transactions, specifically within the infrastructure space
• Undertaking and managing the preparation of term sheets, necessary due diligence, financial modelling, site visits, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of guarantees.
• Conducting thorough credit assessment/analysis and underwriting of debt transactions in accordance with underwriting criteria.
• Preparing and presenting credit papers to the management and board credit committees.
• Work with external legal counsel in drafting of guarantee agreements & transaction agreements.
• Review of financial information provided by prospective borrowers, demonstrating thorough understanding of the company’s accounting procedures as well as their method for documenting changes in revenues, expenses, and balance sheet accounts; ability to conduct a quality of earnings review including quality of earnings analysis, working capital analysis, etc.
• Support new business pitches ensuring delivery with sound situations-based oferings.
• Review and clarify requirements and specifications for goods/services with requesting department.
• Oversee preliminary assessments, confirmatory due diligence, documentation and negotiations on prospective infrastructure related pipeline transactions.
• Liaising with external advisors, financial consultants, rating agencies, risk-sharing partners, etc. in relation to execution of respective deliverables which form part of the credit appraisal process.
• Engage with institutional investors, project stakeholders, government agencies (as applicable), etc. in connection with structuring and completing guarantee transactions.
• Reviewing market needs and recommending changes/improvements to products in line with market demands, as well as identifying new guarantee opportunities.

Qualification Requirement

• B.Sc. Degree in finance or accounting, or a relevant discipline
• Post-graduate degree qualification in Economics/Business/Accounting or MBA
• Minimum 7 -10 years of credit and debt capital markets/financial advisory experience with at least 5 years in the Nigerian banking/financial markets.
• Familiar with guidelines and regulations governing the debt securities and credit transactions.
• Sound understanding of debt capital markets, with experience in successfully executing and obtaining credit ratings for corporate debt issuance transactions in Nigerian debt capital markets.
• Strong deal structuring know-how, product knowledge, with a focus on guarantee products, and deal execution expertise.
• Excellent analytical and deal making skills, good understanding capital markets and its financial instruments, to facilitate delivering customised solutions with an appropriate management of risk.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, with an ability to negotiate effectively with bankers, clients, internal peers, inside/outside counsel, rating agencies, etc.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Relevant professional qualifications are an advantage.

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Job Responsibilities

The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:

• Perform economic impact assessments for all projects, analyzing impacts at both local and national levels.
• Align economic metrics with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Theories of Change, ensuring projects contribute to long-term outcomes such as poverty reduction and economic development.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to determine the viability and sustainability of projects, incorporating metrics such as job creation, economic resilience, and productivity increases.
• Support policy alignment between InfraCredit’s project financing models and national/regional economic development strategies.
• Collaborate with external economists and development partners to ensure rigorous third-party verification of economic impact findings.
• Develop and implement strategies to disseminate findings from economic impact assessments to relevant stakeholders.

Qualification Requirement

• First and/or advanced degree in Economics
• Expertise in economic modeling and proficiency with input-output models, cost-benefit analyses, and other evaluation tools.
• Experience with infrastructure finance and aligning with international frameworks such as the SDGs, OPIM and other development finance standards.
• 5-7 years’ experience working in this role or a similar role.
• Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

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Background

• The Agricultural Engineer will be responsible for enhancing Productive Use of Energy (PUE) in post-harvest management systems by developing and optimizing renewable energy-powered technologies for activities such as drying, milling, and cold storage to reduce post-harvest losses, contribute to cost efficiency, increase market access, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural value chains and improve food security.

Job Responsibilities

The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:

• Provide technical expertise on integrating renewable energy systems into agriculture.
• Develop solutions for renewable energy integration in the agricultural value chain.
• Support the development of financing solutions for renewable energy-powered agro-processing equipment.
• Monitor and report on agricultural productivity improvements linked to renewable energy.
• Conduct training on the use and maintenance of energy systems.
• Manage and supervise the implementation of renewable energy systems in collaboration with relevant partners.

Qualification Requirement

• First or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science or related field.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in renewable energy applications in agriculture.
• Deep understanding of agricultural processes, equipment, mechanized farming techniques and technologies.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret agricultural productivity and energy efficiency data.
• Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

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Background

• The Data Analyst will be responsible for managing advanced data management systems and ensuring compliance with reporting standards across different sector-specific metrics.

Job Responsibilities

The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:

• Design and manage databases for tracking development impact metrics.
• Use statistical analysis and time-series analysis to interpret data across various sectors such as energy, housing, and transportation.
• Create visual dashboards to simplify reporting and facilitate real-time decision-making.
• Apply machine learning techniques to forecast long-term project outcomes and conduct multi-year impact tracking.
• Ensure all data is third-party verifiable and aligns with frameworks required by development partners (such as KfW, BII, FCDO).

Qualification Requirement

• First or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and data visualization platforms.
• Expertise in impact evaluation, financial performance analysis, and SDG-related tracking.
• Strong knowledge of database management and experience working with large datasets from multi-sectoral projects.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in this role or a similar role.
• Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

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Background

• The ESG Specialist – Clean Energy will be responsible for ESG integration, encompassing renewable energy technologies, carbon emissions reduction and social inclusion outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:

• Implement and manage the ESG strategy for the renewable/clean energy programme, aligning with clearly defined organizational goals, the specific needs of clean energy projects and good international industry practices.
• Implement, and maintain an ESMS tailored to the specific needs of clean energy projects.
• Conduct ESG assessments and risk assessments to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Oversee the integration of sustainability principles and climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience measures into project design and implementation.
• Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics and KPIs.

Qualification Requirement

• First or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in ESG management, renewable energy practices, or related fields, with a focus on the clean/renewable energy sector.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience principles in the renewable/clean energy space.
• Deep understanding of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

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Background

• The ESG Specialist – Green Housing will be responsible for driving climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience efforts while ensuring compliance with IFC EDGE Certification or other relevant green building standards.

Job Responsibilities

The resource person will be responsible for but not be limited to the following:

• Implement the ESG strategy for the affordable housing programme, aligning with clearly defined organizational goals and good international industry practices.
• Implement and maintain an ESMS tailored to the specific needs of green and affordable housing projects.
• Conduct ESG assessments and risk assessments to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Oversee the integration of sustainability principles and climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience measures into project design and implementation.
• Lead the certification process for IFC EDGE or other relevant green building certifications.
• Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics and KPIs./li>

Qualification Requirement

• First or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Urban Planning or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in ESG management, sustainable building practices, or related fields, with a focus on affordable housing or real estate development or construction sector.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience principles in real estate, construction and urban planning.
• Relevant certification (such as IFC EDGE certification) or other green building certification standards.
• Deep understanding of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system – Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Professional, enthusiastic attitude, team player.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.