1. Activities:

2. Support the closing of corporate funds, including:

   • Equity and debt investor processes
   • Preparation of due diligence materials and Q&A 
   • Support in financial modeling
   • Structuring of corporate vs. project debt
   • Structuring of local currency debt vs. HoldCo-level debt
   • Structuring of non-commercial guarantees
   • Capital disbursements (i.e. making sure all investors' criteria are met and drawdowns can be executed)
3. Support in development and continued improvement of financial models, including:
   • Templates used by commercial owners and helping all commercial owners understand the various models and sign-off on models where appropriate
   • Reviewing final financial models for projects that reach the IC1 and IC2 stage and providing input and recommendations on final investment decisions
   • Project asset management performance tracking
   • Project expansion and reinvestment decision-making
4. Support in developing a clear long-term capital structure strategy (i.e.  D/E ratios, treasury, project bank accounts and cash management, FX, management, corporate debt structuring, lender management and selection, etc.)
5. Support Operations department by supporting and/or managing identified operations projects and/or initiatives
6. Provide Input on Overall Company Strategy: This involves contributing to the strategy for the Grid and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business vertical, business development approach, entity structuring, company and team structuring, and pricing of capital expenditures (CapEx) and tariffs
7. Support Strategic Projects: Manage and support strategic projects, ensuring they are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. This includes project planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

Competencies & Experience:

1. Passionate about transforming the power sector on the continent and providing clean, reliable and affordable power to millions of people and businesses
2. 2-4 years’ investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power sector within: a utility/concessions company, project finance/infrastructure departure of an international investment bank, infrastructure department in a Development Finance institution, the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction/financial advisory firm or an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early/mid-stage project development
3. Project management experience i.e. management of business initiatives/operational projects
4. Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with the company's goals. Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
5. Solid understanding of concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts, PPP project structuring and project finance
6. Demonstrated understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
7. Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
8. Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure particularly in Africa
9. Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluent in French is a plus
11. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with investors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
12. Values: Integrity, self-starter, curious, high initiative and bias toward action, positive attitude

Benefits and Compensation:

A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development and team building events. And you'll be working with a dynamic team of people passionate about electrifying East  and West Africa!