Investment Director, Africa50 Project Development

Investment Director, Africa50 Project Development

Description

Purpose of Role

The Investment Director role is to originate, negotiate, develop, close and manage Africa50 projects. She / he is expected to provide leadership, management and technical support to the project teams to ensure the successful development of bankable projects.

Principal Responsibilities

Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector, sponsor, and country knowledge

Execute and supervise Africa50 PD investments with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects

Lead the structuring of complex transactions, including negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities

Set standards for thoroughness and provides quality control over the entire investment process

Lead the development and presentation of investment recommendations

Lead and manage project teams; mentors and develops junior staff.

Build and maintain strong relationships with local / regional / global / infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials

Develop a thorough knowledge of the power and transport sectors, including market major operators and technologies

Candidate Profile

Required background

Hold 10+ years investment and industry experience in project development, investment and / or project finance in the power and / or transport sectors within :

A utility or concession company

The project finance, infrastructure, power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank

The infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution

The infrastructure or PPP department of a transaction or financial advisory firm

An infrastructure private equity fund with significant exposure to project development

MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university

Demonstrated track record of closing complex infrastructure transactions

Prior experience of mentoring and managing investment staff

Essential Qualities

Positive attitude

Integrity

Indefatigable work ethic

Self-starter or self-motivated

Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Interest in Africa50’s mission, strategy and values

Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career

Strong understanding of infrastructure sectors (which may include power, transport, ICT, water etc.)

Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance (incl. Concession agreements, PPAs, EPC, O&M contracts)

Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure

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, Portuguese a plus

Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively at a senior level and create sufficient trust and confidence 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 Investment Director will be based in Casablanca, Morocco.