Role & Responsibilities:
The PIO/Hub Leader will be assigned to supervise the regional PPP team and will have a leadership role across advisory mandates of various types in the sub-region, engaging in business development and implementation of IFC’s PPP projects and supporting the development of IFC’s Corporate Financial Services projects. As such, it is expected that the Hub Leader:
Develops and maintains a network of senior contacts in governments, the private sector, and relevant multilateral institutions, where applicable.
Develops relationships within WBG in the region, including the WB & IFC Country Management Teams, and other IFC departments.
Develops a thorough understanding of the sub-region, particularly its infrastructure sectors and political economy, and provides market intelligence and knowledge regarding the developments/trends in the business environment, both at the country and regional level.
Leads on origination and marketing activities across the region for PPPs, managing marketing activities in assigned countries/strategic areas. Often this activity requires collaboration with other WBG teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential. As appropriate, origination may require project scoping to assess the feasibility of potential projects.
Leads mandates, supervising the execution of transactions, ensuring quality of execution, innovative solutions, and good client service. Tasks typically include interactions with clients, supervision of the approval process at IFC, supervision of consultant hiring, preparation and delivery of presentations, overseeing the financial analysis and due diligence, leading transaction structuring and the drafting of bidding documents, managing bidding processes, and advice to government clients/interacting with investors towards closing deals.
Strong commitment to project success, delivering on KPIs with high standards, and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement and overcoming obstacles
Demonstrated ability to proactively address and resolve client challenges with a solution-focused approach, effectively engaging decision-makers when necessary.
Actively support the development and implementation of upstream activities in line with IFC 3.0 to create, deepen, and expand markets with the regional and global team from across IFC and the WBG.
Potential support/intervention on Corporate Finance mandates, both origination and execution.
Proven experience building productive relationships and fostering open communication across diverse teams and organizations to share knowledge and resources.
Actively pursues staff development, coaches, motivates, and supervises the team in the Hub.
Supports knowledge management by helping to disseminate PPP and CFS knowledge and experience.
Supports the regional IFC management in defining sub-regional strategy and HR/staffing-related matters.
Any other duties assigned by the Regional Manager
Selection Criteria
MBA or equivalent Post Graduate degree in business, finance or economics;
At least 15 years of experience in developing and/or implementing PPP projects, or other relevant experience, ideally across multiple countries or regions and preferably with exposure in Africa.
Understanding of PPPs, Corporate Financial Services, and different structures for engaging the private participation and financing in the delivery of infrastructure services and ability to articulate the pros and cons of alternative approaches and potential structures.
Deep understanding of the infrastructure business and experience across different infrastructure sub-sectors.
A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in sell/buy-side M&A advisory is considered a plus.
Experience and credibility in dealing at a senior level with government clients, private sector investors, and other stakeholders of infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge, networks, and credibility with government and business communities, across the region.
Strong track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions and ability to develop innovative solutions.
Experience in successfully managing diverse project teams on multiple transactions. Open to feedback and new ideas but with an ability to guide staff to solutions.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly and persuasively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and develop relationships.
Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Highest standards of ethical integrity and transparency.
Willingness to travel extensively across the region.
Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development.
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