Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
InfraCo Africa seeks to alleviate poverty by mobilising investment into sub-Saharan infrastructure projects. We do this by funding teams of experienced project developers or by investing directly into projects which need the financial commitment and leverage that InfraCo Africa can bring. Our support reduces the risks and costs associated with early stage project development, ensuring that a project develops from concept to bankable investment opportunity.
Your Role
The Asset Manager reports into the Head of Asset Management and is responsible for the successful construction and operation of those infrastructure project companies that InfraCo Africa retains an interest in beyond Financial Close. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop a strong network of EPC contractors, O&M businesses, financiers, government agencies and others to support the construction and operation of infrastructure projects across Africa;
• Set an annual plan and budget for InfraCo Africa’s involvement in projects under construction / operation, this would include preparing/updating an exit strategy;
• Oversee construction and engineering activities on InfraCo Africa’s assets, including monitoring and reporting on delivery against milestone plans and budgets;
• Partner with the project company to identify and mitigate risks to InfraCo Africa during construction and operations;
• Undertake a Director’s responsibilities on the Board of InfraCo Africa’s Project Company and, as Director, ensuring that the business operates effectively;
• Oversee the set-up of operational, health & safety, and governance systems and monitoring their successful implementation;
• Review the Project Company’s corporate finances and accounts, liaising with and providing information to InfraCo Africa’s Project Accountant or Head of Finance as required;
• Commission valuations and updating/monitoring the investment case for InfraCo Africa’s ongoing involvement and/or exit from the asset regularly, presenting any changes to its investment committee; and
• Manage InfraCo Africa’s sale of equity and exit from an operational asset (target two years plus after becoming operational).

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Hold a degree in engineering ideally coupled with either business management, legal or accounting qualifications/training;
• Have at least 5 years of infrastructure development and/or implementation experience;
• Have worked on construction projects and/or managed operational infrastructure assets in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Have experience of project/concession financed projects, preferably through construction or operational phases;
• Have a good knowledge of infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa with experience of renewable projects and/or mini grids;
• Have credibly engaged with senior government stakeholders and communities within sub-Saharan Africa, and have an established network across the private and public sector; and
• Demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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