The Business Development Manager will be responsible for originating and/or developing infrastructure projects through to Financial Close, reporting into the Business Development Regional Lead. These projects could be within the power, water or transport sector. The position can be based in Nairobi or Casablanca.
To apply, please ensure you have the following:
Experience working on multiple infrastructure projects at different stages of development in developing countries
Experience of developing either greenfield renewable power, water or transport projects in sub-Saharan Africa
Are recognized by others as demonstrating integrity and professionalism
Can demonstrate strong team working and communication skills both internally (to an investment committee) and externally
Previous experience credibly engaging with multiple types of stakeholders within sub-Saharan Africa (private sector developers and investors, DFIs, EPC contractors or other suppliers, governments and local communities)
A high degree of analytical precision
A professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Responsibilities
Developing a strong network of partners, co-developers, financiers and others to support the origination and delivery of infrastructure projects across Africa
Building a good working relationship with those developers which work on InfraCo Africa’s behalf
Identifying and evaluating a pipeline of approved co-development opportunities, for review with an SBDM
Researching and writing investment papers for InfraCo Africa’s development committee and, once approved by an SBDM, securing the committee’s approval to proceed
Reviewing the commercial structure and negotiating all the necessary terms of the company’s involvement in your projects, after securing approval from the CIO and SBDM
Undertaking or securing thorough due diligence (financial, legal, political, technical, environmental and social) of your projects
Challenging and contributing to your project’s plans and budgets
Accurately forecasting, managing and reporting progress against your project’s plans and budgets, including mitigation of any risks to the company
Contributing to development activities on your projects, as required, this could include: reviewing feasibility studies; facilitating negotiation of project documents; structuring/securing finance; engaging stakeholders; or monitoring and evaluating impact;
Problem-solving and driving delivery of your projects such that they reach Financial Close within the timeframe and budget approved by the investment committee
Supporting the company’s sale and/or exit from a project at or before financial close, under guidance from the CIO and with support from the associated Senior Legal Counsel and SBDM
Mentoring Business Development Analysts and supporting their personal development within the company.
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