Overview
IFC is seeking a Regional Manager for Transaction Advisory – PPP to lead its PPP advisory business across North, West and Central Africa. The role involves leading a regionally dispersed team, driving business growth, and managing relationships with governments, clients, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regional PPP transaction advisory strategies.
- Originate, execute, and manage a pipeline of PPP mandates.
- Achieve Gross Mobilization targets and regional KPIs.
- Build IFC's market presence and brand in the PPP sector.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing, multicultural regional PPP team.
- Build organizational capacity through process, system, and skills improvements.
- Contribute actively to Regional Management Teams and collaborate with other CTA Managers on knowledge sharing.
- Cultivate strong relationships with WBG counterparts, governments, sponsors, investors, regulators, donors, and NGOs.
- Represent IFC externally and manage diverse stakeholder relationships across the region.
- Provide quality assurance on key transaction outputs.
- Manage financial and operational risks across the regional PPP portfolio.
Required Experience
Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience combining finance, advisory, and public sector engagement. Significant infrastructure and PPP transaction advisory experience in Africa, with a proven track record of deal execution in complex environments. Experience structuring innovative solutions to mobilize private capital in emerging markets.
Qualifications
Master's degree (or equivalent) in finance, business, law, public policy, or consulting.
