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Investment Officer - Water Sector PPP- Dakar, Senegal

Job #: 112428
Title: Investment Officer - Water Sector PPP
Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Closing Date: 12/31/2011


Background / General description:
The Advisory Services in Public Private Partnerships Department of IFC is seeking to recruit an Investment Officer based in Dakar. The position requires at least: The Advisory Services in Public Private Partnerships Department of IFC (C3P) provides advisory assistance, primarily to governments, on Private-Sector Participation in infrastructure and other public services, as well as the restructuring of state-owned enterprises. The services help to establish Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) through which governments can obtain increased services under budget constraints while benefiting from private sector expertise, management, and finance. C3P in Sub-Saharan Africa today employs staff working on advisory assignments throughout the region. Their work is closely integrated with the rest of IFC’s investment and technical assistance activities and plays an increasingly important role in the development of PPPs in Africa. Reporting to the Manager of Advisory Services in Public Private Partnerships, the Investment Officer will carry out a wide variety of technical assistance assignments and formal, fee-based advisory mandates the majority of which are in the infrastructure sector. This involves intensive relationship management with government and business representatives, the recruitment and management of external consultants, contribution to strategy formulation, as well as data management and knowledge dissemination. The position is based in Dakar, Senegal and involves frequent travel in the region.

Duties and Accountabilities:
These will include but not be limited to: Business development and client management Actively participate in marketing activities and support new business development. Participate in the negotiation of mandate letters with prospective clients. Develop a thorough understanding of the region, particularly the infrastructure sectors, provide market intelligence and knowledge of developments in the general business environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients and government officials to facilitate advisory mandates, and maintain collaborative working relationship with other private business, banking and multilateral partners in the countries covered. Transaction execution Participate in several C3P projects simultaneously. Develop financial models in support of company valuations. Draft project information memoranda, pre-qualification terms of reference, and strategic options reports, transaction documents, bidding documents, etc. Draft requests for proposals as well as consultant terms of reference and applications for funding for consultant costs. Recruit and manage consultants. Participate in the structuring and negotiating of deals. Administrative and Corporate tasks Assist the Department with specific administrative tasks. Participate in Corporate projects.

Selection Criteria:
Background and knowledge MBA or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in project finance in Infrastructure privatization and/or Public Private Partnership structuring. At least 3 years work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ability to quickly assess a project’s financial and fiscal viability, and potential attractiveness to investors/providers. Experience in Water projects, planning and/or management; experience working with governments, particularly on Water projects is an advantage. Solid understanding of, and familiarity with, the Water sector; water supply, distribution and regulation policy. Experience in the design, implementation and successful closing of transactions. Strong financial modeling skills. Good knowledge, networks and proven credibility in the West and Central African business community and governmental organizations and institutions. Excellent English language skills essential; French language skills highly desirable. Personal skills Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly. Excellent interpersonal and client management skills. Strong sense of service to clients, openness to feedback and to new ideas. Ability to work through teams, to deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives. Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of working in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve sustainable development. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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