Infrastructure Credit Guarantee (InfraCredit) provides local currency guarantees to enhance the credit quality of debt instruments issued to finance creditworthy infrastructure assets in Nigeria that conform with its eligibility criteria.
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Job Summary
InfraCredit seeks to hire an experienced project manager to join the clean energy team in Lagos, Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have at leats five (5) years of experience developing, managing and operating Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) projects across the country.
DIRECT REPORT TO
Clean Energy Technical Lead and the Head, Credit Risk & Portfolio Management
ENGAGEMENT PERIOD
1 Year contract in the first instance and extendable/renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
SCOPE OF WORK
Pre-construction Phase
- Review of construction drawings and specifications, including technology configurations and specifications where applicable
- Undertake reviews on feasibility studies carried out on mini-grids – Selection and sizing of PV equipment, site plans, simulation of yields, electrical diagrams, sizing of storage systems and storage hybrid (if applicable).
- Review of technical due diligence reports on projects to be financed.
- Developing a risk catalogue ensuring the key risks involved in implementing the project/business are covered with appropriate mitigation plans.
Develop a Test and Check plan for Mini Grids
- Analysis of direct cost incurred during the project construction and contingency budget.
- Monitor procurements and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
- Monitor and track key milestones required for the Pre-Construction phase of the applicable Grant funding (e.g. World Bank, SEforALL etc.)
- Follow quotes and invoicing with regards to the project
- Review of construction and disbursement schedules
- Advising on risk mitigation on inherent construction risk
- Preparation of a Construction Risk Assessment
Construction Phase
- Advising on risk mitigation on inherent construction risk
- Monitoring general compliance with contract documents.
- Update the project management schedule for monitoring project progress (Cost, Quality, Deadlines etc.) with EPC contractors and for coordinating various on-site activities.
- Update project management implementation plan (with details of key activities) where applicable using techniques like: CPM. PERT, EBS, Grid analysis; defined project milestones and timelines for execution, resource allocation and contingencies.
- Monitor and track key milestones required for the Construction phase of the applicable Grant funding (e.g. World Bank, SEforALL etc.)
- The Project Manager will be tracking the location and confirming the safety of equipment (post-delivery and pre-installation).
- Closely monitor contractor activities and progress on site.
- Update InfraCredit’s reporting template monthly and attend monthly calls to provide project status reports and quickly escalate any changes noticed on site.
- Monitor status of authorizations and permits required to complete the project work.
- Identify and monitor changes while work is in progress and risks arising from these changes.
- Sign off on milestone certificates for next phase commencement/disbursement.
- Time Management and Reporting: The Project Manager will be required to provide reports on time required to complete the works, analyze actual and potential causes that have or may lead to partial delays, forecast variances from the works baseline plan by evaluating time necessary for completion.
- Change order and contingency budget analysis.
- Review of testing reports.
- Photographic documentation of progress.
Preparation of Project Status Reports
- Ensure a smooth project closure by conducting project reviews, documenting lessons learned, and transitioning project deliverables to the appropriate stakeholders. This includes evaluating project success and identifying areas for improvement in future projects.
- Establishing quality standards for project deliverables and ensuring that they are met. This includes conducting quality control checks, reviewing work products, and implementing quality improvement processes.
- The Project Manager will be required to provide timely reports & analyze actual and potential causes that have or may lead to partial delays in project, forecast variances from the works baseline plan by evaluating time necessary for completion.
- Carry out a post construction cost Assessment confirming that each requisition is prepared in accordance with terms and conditions of the necessary contract ,at the close-out phase of every project.
- Conduct a technical testing on the facilities and issue necessary final certificates for the plants.
- At the completion stage of InfraCredit’s projects, monitor site acceptance tests and checks to ensure the contractor covered the full scope of work.
- Identify potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project. This includes monitoring and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle and implementing contingency plans when necessary.
- Track the location and confirming the safety of equipment (postdelivery, and pre-installation)
KEY PERFORMANCE INDEX
- Timeliness and quality of output
- Number of clean energy projects deployed within prespecified timelines and project budgets.
Requirements
- Candidates for the Clean Energy Project Manager’s role should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in clean energy sector either as a project manager or a supervisor.
- An understanding of financial markets, infrastructure projects financing and workings of development finance institution
- Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving, as well as excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong project management skills, and demonstrated commitment to professional and client service excellence
- Experience with multitasking efficiently and accurately with little oversight
- Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high quality work products
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Job Summary
The ideal candidate will be involved in multi-stakeholder collaboration, seamlessly working with energy engineers, original equipment manufacturers, developers, agricultural cooperatives, amongst other stakeholders to align agricultural processing needs with distributed renewable energy capacity.
Job Details
The Climate-Smart Agro Engineer will be required to carry out the following activities:
- Conduct hands-on technical due diligence on all agricultural processing equipment and renewable energy systems proposed for projects, evaluating OEMs and local fabricators for quality, durability, and contextual relevance.
- Lead the end-to-end technical design, operational modelling, and scalability validation of the PUE AssetCo including creating standardised, replicable PUE equipment packages (e.g., solar-powered milling, drying, cooling) to be deployed by the AssetCo.
- Provide support with the structuring of the AssetCo operational model to embed diverse business models (lease-to-own/PAYGO structures, maintenance protocols, performance monitoring).
- Validate the scalability of the technical model across diverse regions and product value chains (cassava, maize, rice, oil palm amongst others) to de-risk the portfolio for investors.
- Develop technical models and assessment frameworks that incorporate technical data from OEM, equipment, energy while accommodating agricultural seasonality and climate variability for PUE projects.
- Provide critical technical assumptions and data for financial models, including equipment CAPEX, maintenance schedules, energy consumption profiles (load forecasting), efficiency rates, and expected asset lifespans.
- Collaborate with DRE engineers to ensure agro-processing load requirements are perfectly matched with the design and capacity of the Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) system for optimal technical and economic performance.
- Lead the technical sections of New Business Committee and Credit Committee Papers for the PUE AssetCo model and the respective projects, clearly articulating the technical rationale, risks, and mitigants.
- Provide expert responses to all technical queries from the MROC, Credit Committee, and development partners amongst others, instilling confidence and highlighting the credit thesis of the underlying assets.
- Support the climate-smart agro transaction team to design and structure innovative models tailored to agricultural energy projects, incorporating risk sharing mechanisms and blended finance approaches.
- Support with the origination and structuring of climate-smart agro deals using the PUE AssetCo model.
- Develop comprehensive market assessments of energy transition opportunities across agricultural value chains, identifying priority sub-categories and investment themes.
- Build strategic partnerships with agricultural technology providers, original equipment manufacturers, and energy service companies including mini-grid operators.
Impact Measurement and Reporting
- Establish sector-specific impact measurement frameworks that capture agricultural productivity, climate, and socioeconomic outcomes.
- Develop regular reporting systems for tracking activities and performance in agricultural value chain.
- Prepare case studies and documentation to demonstrate impact and attract additional partners.
- Coordinate with development impact team to ensure detailed impact assessment and MEL reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Sharing
- Build relationships with development partners, donors, other stakeholders and focused on climate-smart agro space and facilitate knowledge sharing and learning exchanges among agricultural energy project stakeholders.
- Design and implement capacity building programs for agribusinesses seeking energy transition investments.
- Create educational resources and toolkits for development partners and donor agencies interested in financing energy transition projects for agro companies.
Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and Process Management
- Develop and implement SoPs guiding investment/financing strategies, execution and operational workflows.
- Document responsibilities, timelines, and approval requirements for climate smart agro activities.
Data Management and Reporting
- Provide critical data and update climate-smart agro transactions and database on the transaction reporting system.
- Ensure all transaction related documents, reports, templates, and operational materials are organised and up to date and monitor performance and generate regular reports for development partners.
Requirements
Candidates for the role should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, or closely related field; Master's Degree (MBA, Agricultural Development).
- Relevant professional qualifications in engineering, agriculture, and other related subject areas are an advantage.
- 4-7 years of experience in agricultural engineering, agricultural development, with at least three to five working with development finance institutions (DFIs) or donor agencies.
- Proven experience in technical transaction structuring, assessment, and analysis for agricultural and/or infrastructure projects.
- Deep understanding of agricultural value chains, farming systems, and rural economic dynamics in Nigeria.
- Technical modelling and structuring risk sharing and blended finance transactions as well as risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Sound understanding of blended finance mechanisms and development finance structures and strategies.
- Strong analytical, project management skills and systematic problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication, writing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a fast-paced work environment, with varying degrees of supervision.
- Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high-quality reports.
- Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS. Excel and MS. Power Point
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The candidate must be an experienced agricultural economist, with up to six years of professional work experience including minimum of three years in agricultural sector and two years active PUE project implementation. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills in value chain identification and assessment, business model design and implementation, with proven expertise in developing innovative financing mechanisms such as pay-as-you-go (PAYGO), lease-to-own, and blended-finance structures for smallholder farmers and agro-companies
The candidate will be involved in multi-stakeholder collaboration, seamlessly working with energy engineers, original equipment manufacturers, developers, agricultural cooperatives, amongst other stakeholders to align agricultural processing needs with distributed renewable energy capacity.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong project management and leadership skills in assessing and monitoring economic as well as financial outcomes, evaluating local fabricators and OEMs for contextual relevance, and structuring inclusive partnerships with off-takers, developers and aggregators.
Job Details
The Climate-Smart Agro Economist will be required to carry out the following activities:
- Conduct hands-on technical due diligence on all agricultural processing equipment and renewable energy systems proposed for projects, evaluating OEMs and local fabricators for quality, durability, and contextual relevance.
- Lead the end-to-end agroeconomic design, operational modelling, and scalability validation of the PUE AssetCo including creating standardised, replicable PUE equipment packages (e.g., solar-powered milling, drying, cooling) to be deployed by the AssetCo.
- Provide support with the structuring of the AssetCo operational model to embed diverse business models (lease-to-own/PAYGO structures, maintenance protocols, performance monitoring).
- Validate the scalability of the agroeconomic model across diverse regions and product value chains (cassava, maize, rice, oil palm amongst others) to de-risk the portfolio for investors.
- Develop agroeconomic models and assessment frameworks that incorporate technical data from OEM, equipment, energy while accommodating agricultural seasonality and climate variability for PUE projects.
- Provide critical agro-techno assumptions and data for financial models, including equipment CAPEX, maintenance schedules, energy consumption profiles (load forecasting), efficiency rates, and expected asset lifespans.
- Collaborate with Agro and DRE engineers to ensure agro-processing requirements are perfectly matched with the design and capacity and use of the Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) system for optimal technical and economic performance.
- Support with the preparation of New Business Committee and Credit Committee Papers for the PUE AssetCo model and the respective projects, clearly articulating the technical rationale, risks, and mitigants.
- Provide expert responses to all agro-economic related queries from the MROC, Credit Committee, and development partners amongst others, instilling confidence and highlighting the credit thesis of the underlying assets.
- Support the climate-smart agro transaction team to design and structure innovative models tailored to agricultural energy projects, incorporating risk sharing mechanisms and blended finance approaches.
- Support with the origination and structuring of climate-smart agro deals using the PUE AssetCo model.
- Develop comprehensive market assessments of energy transition opportunities across agricultural value chains, identifying priority sub-categories and investment themes.
- Build strategic partnerships with agricultural technology providers, original equipment manufacturers, and energy service companies including mini-grid operators.
Impact Measurement and Reporting
- Establish sector-specific impact measurement frameworks that capture agricultural productivity, climate, and socioeconomic outcomes.
- Develop regular reporting systems for tracking activities and performance in agricultural value chain.
- Prepare case studies and documentation to demonstrate impact and attract additional partners.
- Coordinate with development impact team to ensure detailed impact assessment and MEL reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Sharing
- Build relationships with development partners, donors, other stakeholders and focused on climate-smart agro space and facilitate knowledge sharing and learning exchanges among agricultural energy project stakeholders.
- Design and implement capacity building programs for agribusinesses seeking energy transition investments.
- Create educational resources and toolkits for development partners and donor agencies interested in financing energy transition projects for agro companies.
Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and Process Management
- Develop and implement SoPs guiding investment/financing strategies, execution and operational workflows.
- Document responsibilities, timelines, and approval requirements for climate smart agro activities.
Data Management and Reporting
- Provide critical data and update climate-smart agro transactions and database on the transaction reporting system.
- Ensure all transaction related documents, reports, templates, and operational materials are organised and up to date and monitor performance and generate regular reports for development partners.
Requirements
Candidates for the role should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, or closely related field; Master's Degree (MBA, Agricultural Development or Development Economics).
- Relevant professional qualifications in agriculture, and other related subject areas are an advantage.
- 4-7 years of experience in agricultural engineering, agricultural development, with at least three to five working with development finance institutions (DFIs) or donor agencies.
- Proven experience in techno-economic assessment, and analysis for agricultural and/or infrastructure projects.
- Deep understanding of agricultural value chains, farming systems, and rural economic dynamics in Nigeria.
- Technical modelling and structuring risk sharing and blended finance transactions as well as risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Strong analytical, project management skills and systematic problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication, writing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a fast-paced work environment, with varying degrees of supervision.
- Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high-quality reports.
- Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS. Excel and MS. Power Point
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The candidate must be an experienced agricultural economist, with up to six years of professional work experience including minimum of three years in agricultural sector and two years active PUE project implementation.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills in value chain identification and assessment, business model design and implementation, with proven expertise in developing innovative financing mechanisms such as pay-as-you-go (PAYGO), lease-to-own, and blended-finance structures for smallholder farmers and agro-companies.
The ideal candidate is expected to bring a strategic mindset for scaling climate-smart agro transactions and projects, exceptional communication skills for translating complex economic insights into actionable recommendations, and a commitment to institutional learning through comprehensive documentation, standard operating procedures and knowledge-sharing practices that promote InfraCredit's climate-smart agro as well as clean energy portfolio
Job Details
The Climate-Smart Agro Specialist will be required to carry out the following activities:
Transaction Structuring and Credit Assessment
- Design and structure innovative financing models tailored to agricultural energy projects, incorporating risk-sharing mechanisms and blended finance approaches.
- Develop financial models and assessment frameworks that account for agricultural seasonality, commodity price risks, and climate variability while modelling for PUE projects.
- Conduct comprehensive credit assessments for agricultural energy projects while incorporating technical & commercial, operational risks amongst others.
- Structure transactions and innovative financing enhancement mechanisms appropriate for different categories of climate-smart agro related projects.
Pipeline Development and Transaction Origination
- Establish systematic approaches for identifying, evaluating, and developing climate-smart agro financing opportunities.
- Design and implement project screening criteria specific to agricultural energy transition investments.
- Develop standardised due diligence frameworks for assessing agricultural energy projects, including technical, financial, and impact evaluation methodologies.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project pipeline tracking systems with sector-specific metrics and milestones whilst using the transaction reporting systems.
Sector Strategy and Market Development
- Develop comprehensive market assessments of energy transition opportunities across agricultural value chains, identifying priority sub-categories and investment themes.
- Design sector-specific investment strategies that address unique characteristics of agricultural energy projects and align with facility objectives.
- Build strategic partnerships with agricultural technology providers, original equipment manufacturers, and energy service companies including mini-grid operators.
Impact Measurement and Reporting
- Establish sector-specific impact measurement frameworks that capture agricultural productivity, climate, and socioeconomic outcomes.
- Develop regular reporting systems for tracking activities and performance in agricultural value chain.
- Prepare case studies and documentation to demonstrate impact and attract additional partners.
- Coordinate with development impact team to ensure detailed impact assessment and MEL reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Sharing
- Build relationships with development partners, donors, other stakeholders and investors focused on climate-smart agro space.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning exchanges among agricultural energy project stakeholders.
- Design and implement capacity building programs for agribusinesses seeking energy transition investments.
- Create educational resources and toolkits for development partners and donor agencies interested in financing energy transition projects for agro companies.
Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and Process Management
- Develop and implement SoPs guiding investment/financing strategies, execution and operational workflows.
- Document responsibilities, timelines, and approval requirements for climate smart agro activities.
Data Management and Reporting
- Provide critical data and update climate-smart agro transactions and database on the transaction reporting system.
- Ensure all transaction related documents, reports, templates, and operational materials are organised and up to date.
- Monitor transaction performances and generate regular reports to development partners.
Requirements
Candidates for the role should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Environmental Science, Finance, Agricultural Engineering, or closely related field; Master's Degree (MBA, Agricultural Development Finance, or Development Economics).
- Relevant professional qualifications in agriculture, finance and other related subject areas are an advantage.
- Up to eight years of experience in agricultural development, rural finance, or climate finance, with at least three to five working with development finance institutions (DFIs).
- Good experience working with multilateral development agencies, development finance institutions (DFIs) and donor agencies.
- Proven experience in transaction structuring, credit assessment, and analysis for agricultural and/or infrastructure projects.
- Deep understanding of agricultural value chains, farming systems, and rural economic dynamics in Nigeria.
- Financial modelling and structuring complex risk sharing and blended finance transactions as well as risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Sound understanding of blended finance mechanisms and development finance structures and strategies.
- Strong analytical, project management skills and systematic problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication, writing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a fast-paced work environment, with varying degrees of supervision.
- Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high-quality reports.
- Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS. Excel and MS. Power Point
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This position focuses on supporting InfraCredit’s strategic planning and execution to strengthen its market position and stakeholder engagement. The role combines strategy development, market intelligence, client coverage support, and project coordination.
Job Details
Strategy Development & Execution
- Assist in formulating and updating the corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and objectives.
- Support the design and tracking of strategic initiatives, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
- Conduct research and benchmarking to inform strategic decisions, including competitor analysis and industry best practices.
Market & Business Intelligence
- Gather and analyse market data, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic indicators relevant to the organisation’s operations.
- Prepare market opportunity assessments and business cases for new initiatives or products or markets.
- Develop briefing notes, strategy papers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Client Coverage Support
- Assist in mapping, segmenting, and profiling key clients and partners.
- Support relationship management activities, including preparation of client meeting packs, proposals, and follow-up reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of client commitments and reporting requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Support the organisation’s participation in industry events, conferences, and stakeholder forums.
- Draft and edit communication materials, investor updates, and stakeholder reports.
- Maintain up-to-date stakeholder engagement records and support relationship tracking.
Project Management & Coordination
- Assist in planning and coordinating cross-departmental strategic projects.
- Track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to ensure successful execution.
Maintain project documentation
Requirements
- Up to 10 years of work experience in finance and/or investment research with strong ability to provide administrative support.
- Graduate degree qualification.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Very strong alignment with InfraCredit’s core value system - Innovation, Passion, Impact, Integrity, and Collaboration.
- Good communication skills, with an ability to engage effectively with clients, internal peers, inside/outside counsel etc.
- Proficient use of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Detail oriented and articulate.
- Discretion and confidentiality.
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