Afreximbank: Senior Manager, Export Development (Project Development) – Cairo, Egypt

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

• Lead the structuring of special projects under development, including negotiations with sponsors, investors, lenders, government and public authorities.

• Lead the implementation and supervision of special projects that relate to industrialization and export development with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects. These special projects in portfolio include:

• the establishment of Industrial Parks, Innovation and Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones;

• the establishment of African Quality Assurance Centers; and

• the establishment of African Medical Centers of Excellence

• Lead the presentation of investment recommendations for special projects.

• Set standards for thoroughness and provide quality control over the entire investment process.

• Lead and manage project teams; as well as mentors and develops junior staff.

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

• Act as the single point of contact between project execution teams and external stakeholders such as third-party contractors and service providers.

• Oversee project delivery as well as closure and facilitate smooth transfer to operating portfolio companies.

• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

• An undergraduate degree and master’s degree in Banking, Finance or related field;

• Sound investment and industry experience of at least 10 years in project development, investment and/or project finance in either of the following:

• the project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank

• the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution

• the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm

• an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development

• a utility/concessions company

• Strong project management experience;

• Solid understanding of Concession agreements, EPC contracts and O&M contracts;

• Demonstrated track record of closing complex project transactions;

• Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure;

• Prior experience of mentoring and managing investment staff;

• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of project planning, development and management;

• Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage;

• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives; and

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

• Permanent.

• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.

• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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