Regional Director Job WaterConnect
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Summary
The Regional Director, Africa leads the acquisition and development of WSS infrastructure projects in the Africa region, including both public-private-partnerships (PPP) and private projects serving industrial offtakers. The Regional Director is primarily responsible for leading the identification of WSS infrastructure investment opportunities, due diligence on projects, and negotiation of project development agreements. Working closely with WaterConnect’s global team, this role will lead and oversee regional project development activities. This role reports to the Chief Infrastructure Development Officer.
Job Responsibilities
Regional Business Development – pipeline development
- Identify and pursue water supply and sanitation infrastructure project preparation opportunities in the water supply and sanitation sector
- Develop and maintain relationships with various partners in the sector: private developers, technology providers, utilities, and investors
Regional portfolio growth
- Screen and due diligence potential partners and opportunities
- Prepare due diligence reports and present to approval committee
- Negotiate term sheets and development agreements, in partnership with WaterConnect colleagues
Regional project development execution
- Support WaterConnect project management team to oversee project development
- Support engagement and management of third-party service providers and vendors
- Engage with co-developers, offtakers, investors, regulators
- Regional portfolio monitoring and management
- Ensure accurate, timely reporting on project progress, risks and related KPIs
Local stakeholder management
- Identify opportunities to improve WSS infrastructure policy and regulations to promote private sector participation, private investment, and climate resilience
Cross-functional support
Contribute to strategic projects of WaterConnect and the larger enterprise, as needed from time to time
Requirements
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or equivalent related work experience
- 10 or more years of progressive responsibility and experience in infrastructure project development/preparation in Africa, including:
- Proven track record of business development, including high degree of commercial awareness and business acumen as well as demonstrated success in developing and fostering key relationships
- Deep knowledge of private sector participation in the water supply and sanitation or similar sector, including PPP schemes and modalities, such as DBFOT, BOOT, HAM, and concessions
- Experience in pre-financial close preparation of infrastructure projects
- Understanding of infrastructure policy and regulations in emerging markets
- Understanding of infrastructure investor requirements and processes
- Self-driven & proactive problem-solver
- Comfort working in a small, virtual team in a hands-on role
- Multi-country experience in the Africa Region
- Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental impact
- Proficient (written and verbal) in English
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