Project Development Job Infrastructure

Location: Nairobi, with travel throughout East Africa
Gross Salary: Competitive

Our Client is a leading multinational company providing integrated solutions in financing, risk management & Off-take with a focus on power generation, plant, maritime and infrastructure.

They are seeking to hire a Project Development Manager who will be involved in scouting for new development project opportunities that the company can participate as a financing partner in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda) with interest in Energy, Health, ICT, Maritime and Transport Sectors

Responsibilities

• Identify trendsetter ideas and screening potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying the integration of new ventures with strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners’ needs and goals.
• Provide avenues for the company to participate in project funding activities in sectors such as Health, ICT, Transportation and Energy
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Provide a link between other functions in the regional office
• Putting in place structures that foster excellent customer service delivery
• Development, launching, and promotion of new value-adding products, in line with the company’s capabilities
• Responsible for customer relations and maintaining the company’s image.
• Gather and analyze information about new projects and writing comprehensive reports
• Writing elaborate reports on market findings, Create, correspond & maintain a network with concerned parties i.e. Policymakers, government, industry stakeholders
• Create a winning strategy on future projects, giving advice to management on equity investment options
• Support the headquarters sales activities in regard to funding projects in East Africa.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 year’s prior experience handling infrastructure projects (Energy, Health, ICT, Maritime and
• Transportation) in an international company, banking, government or a private company.
• Must have been involved in project development and implementation or construction management on a million-dollar project.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken, exude confidence
• Work experience in Kenya and the East African region
• The desired candidate must have a strong network of influence in their field of specialization, with an ability to network with C-suite, Government and Industry experts
• Great sales and marketing strategy, skills and tactics.
• Possess great presentation, negotiation, and customer handling skills.

How to Apply

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