Job Description
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join our WYG International Development’s infrastructure business in Africa. Responsibilities will include ensuring the growth of the sector, delivery of financial targets; mentoring and developing an infrastructure execution team in collaboration with the other infrastructure directors; and ensuring that the highest quality standards are met in delivering services to clients.
Nairobi is the preferred location however other locations in Africa could be discussed.
Your Role
Leadership
Profit & Loss responsibility for the Division
Responsible for the recruitment, coaching and mentoring of a team of local and international infrastructure engineers. The extent of the team shall be fine-tuned in accordance with market needs and in collaboration with other divisional infrastructure directors to ensure that we make full use of the resources we have within International Development
Leadership of internal team as well as Associates
Liaison with other divisional directors within International Development and other Business Units within the WYG Group
Development of annual budgets which forecast commitments and investment priorities for the Division
Business Development
Cultivation of a pipeline of donor funded and private sector contract opportunities which can be secured by WYG through competitive tender or direct award
Gathering of market intelligence in relation to the pipeline of opportunities and positioning of WYG to ensure that it is in a strong position to compete when they come to market
Responsibility for final Go/No-Go decision on all opportunities in the Africa Infrastructure Division
Final sign-off on all technical and commercial proposals submitted by WYG to clients for new infrastructure contracts
Negotiation of final contracts with clients when selected as preferred bidder
Development of an extensive and global network of commercial partners with which to form consortia (where required) to bid for and deliver contracts
Development of an extensive and global network of external consultants with which to form project teams to deliver contracts on behalf of clients
Strategy Development Support
Lead role in the development of a three-year plan for WYG’s Africa infrastructure discipline
Nesting of the Africa infrastructure strategy within the wider strategies of WYG International Development Business (IDB) and WYG Group
Monitoring of progress against performance milestones set out in the strategy and corresponding action plan
Regular dialogue with WYG senior management on the Division’s performance and implementation of mitigation
Organisational Performance
Support WYG International Development’s Managing Director in ensuring Africa infrastructure and other disciplines contribute to the improved performance of the IDB
Close liaison with the Director of East Africa
Active participation in WYG’s annual ‘Global Engagement Event’, along with other leaders in the Group, to reflect on past performance and future direction of the business
Infrastructure Design, Oversight and Quality Assurance
Ultimate responsibility for ensuring all WYG’s technical outputs and products are delivered on time, on budget and to the quality standards expected by clients
Developing an execution capability in studies and design that is tailored to the market needs
Knowledge Management and Learning
Ensure that best practice and new insights from across WYG’s infrastructure portfolio are captured and shared across our business
Participate in the establishment of cross-country technical networks
About You
We are looking for candidates with BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering (or a directly related field) and to be fluent in English, with other languages an advantage.
You will have extensive experience in engineering design, project management and construction supervision. Experience in ports & marine and/or mining infrastructure would also be highly desirable.
An extensive African track record is essential with experience of both donor and privately funded projects.
Candidates will ideally have a strong track record in business development, tendering and familiarity with different client requirements, and possess an active network of contacts and relationships with companies, consultants and other institutions.
