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

• Participate in the development of a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge.

• Lead the structuring of project development, debt and equity investments.

• Participate and/or lead negotiations with sponsors, investors, lenders, government and public authorities.

• Lead Afreximbank’s contribution to the development 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

• Manage the implementation of special projects that relate to industrialization and export development highlighted above amongst others.

• Have a good understanding of project and concession financing and right policies to ensure sustainability of special projects.

• Prepare project-related documents including pitch decks, financial model, information memorandum etc. for internal and external audiences.

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

• Facilitate project delivery, closure and smooth transfer to operating portfolio companies.

• Any other duties, as may be assigned by Executive Management.

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

• 8 years’ investment and industry experience 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

• Project management experience;

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

• Demonstrated track record of closing project transactions;

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

• 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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