UNOPS · Europe, Middle East and Africa, · Remote
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Jetzt bewerben
Details zum Jobangebot
Europe, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and AfricaApplication period 06-Jun-2024 to 23-Jun-2024Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaFunctional Responsibilities:Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe Transactional Advisor will work as part of the Technical Services Unit and in collaboration with the global technical team that advises governments in several countries in infrastructure project preparation in sector areas such as water, ports, airports, health infrastructure, energy, etc. to help them mobilize resources for the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaThis global technical team, composed of infrastructure finance experts, lawyers, economists, and sector experts (transport, health infrastructure, urban development, etc.) works to support several projects and works across countries. The Transactional Advisor will be expected to lead complex infrastructure project preparation engagements and at times also support the analysis and writing of reports. This position is home-based and depending on the project portfolio development in the Africa region, the Transactional Advisor may be required to travel and may have responsibilities in multiple countries. S/he will contribute to the work of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Infrastructure Finance Advisory Services project development; and work under the supervision of the Technical Services Unit Senior Manager. Based on project requirements and individual background and profile, the Transactional Advisor will work in one or more areas described below, and be required to travel frequently around the region. This travel could exceed 50% of his/her time.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe performance of the functions performed by the Transactional Advisor will be monitored and evaluated by Technical Services Unit Senior Manager and with technical coordination with the responsible team, based on the following products:Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaEducationEurope, Middle East and Africa
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.Europe, Middle East and Africa
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaRemarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaFunctional Responsibilities:Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe Transactional Advisor will work as part of the Technical Services Unit and in collaboration with the global technical team that advises governments in several countries in infrastructure project preparation in sector areas such as water, ports, airports, health infrastructure, energy, etc. to help them mobilize resources for the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaThis global technical team, composed of infrastructure finance experts, lawyers, economists, and sector experts (transport, health infrastructure, urban development, etc.) works to support several projects and works across countries. The Transactional Advisor will be expected to lead complex infrastructure project preparation engagements and at times also support the analysis and writing of reports. This position is home-based and depending on the project portfolio development in the Africa region, the Transactional Advisor may be required to travel and may have responsibilities in multiple countries. S/he will contribute to the work of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Infrastructure Finance Advisory Services project development; and work under the supervision of the Technical Services Unit Senior Manager. Based on project requirements and individual background and profile, the Transactional Advisor will work in one or more areas described below, and be required to travel frequently around the region. This travel could exceed 50% of his/her time.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Business development in PPPs advisory services or in sustainable infrastructure financeEurope, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaDevise and propose strategies to expand or improve the reach of UNOPS services in PPP, infrastructure project preparation and other technical assistance related to these areas.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork closely with Country Directors or Managers to develop relationships with key institutions and decision-makers in government departments or entities, development banks, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaDraw on an extensive network of relationships in PPP advisory services in the energy, transport and other infrastructure sectors.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork with other UNOPS Advisors on the development of the overall strategy for the team, including culturally appropriate protocols for engagement with African governmentsEurope, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaPrepare and execute sub-region or country plans to expand the area of advisory services for PPPs and other infrastructure projects that require loan or investment finance.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaIn collaboration with government clients, investors, and other stakeholders, source infrastructure projects, including transport and energy PPP projects..Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaEstablish solid working relationships with project boards, clients and key stakeholders.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaManage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaAdvise clients on risks and issues that might impact the achievement of project outcomes and results (including issues of sustainability and post-project requirements such as maintenance).
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaDevelopment of infrastructure project proposals for investors and lenders.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaManage the execution of competitive, transparent tender processes, and the resultant finalization of contractual agreements between investors, lenders, and other project partners.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Preparation of studies and knowledge managementEurope, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaReview, update or develop content for operations guidance or manuals for the procedures, policies, programs and products that frame the implementation of infrastructure projects.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaPrepare reports and other written outputs for discussion and approval by UNOPS and other project partners. Contribute to the preparation of diagnostics, assessments and project plans, based on legal, regulatory and operational knowledge.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaProvide advice to project or Country Office teams on the operating frameworks for PPP law and project preparation procedures and requirements in the various countries.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaReview regulatory information provided by partner government agencies.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaVerify compliance with national and local laws and regulations. and advise on the causes and implications, for non-compliance.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaReview the progress of the activities corresponding to the State.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaReview of compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the establishment of institutions, PPP Units, and project preparation facilities.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaOther reviews considered necessary.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Relationship management and planning of opportunitiesEurope, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaProduce a stakeholder management plan and contribute to business development or partnerships strategies. Follow-up on possible opportunities with potential partners and collaborators, and lead the implementation of the stakeholder management plan..Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaAdvise the team to identify opportunities with a clear understanding of the restrictions and possibilities within the legal, regulatory and operational frameworks.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- PPP Financial modelling and deal strategy in Infrastructure FinanceEurope, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead the development of the financial, commercial and overall deal strategy, working with the other experts and leaders of the PPP & Infrastructure Finance Advisory Services team.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead the commercial assessment and viability of the proposed structures of M&A, private equity or asset management transactions to ensure adherence to investment policy or project documentation as appropriate.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaEnsure financial analysis is robust and proper valuation of any assets being analysed is performed under the highest standards of ethics and expertise.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaEnsure proper and thorough representation of risks are effectively communicated to any relevant party.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead in-depth complex financial, operational, stakeholder and general risk analysis.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaDeal with financial institutions and/or institutional investors to ensure transparency and proper evaluation of the proposed projects.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaEnsure quality and proper alignment of all specialists’ work to develop a sound and auditable financial model for each project.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead the definition and data collection for specific conditions for infrastructure projects or acquisition targets.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaCoordinate the development of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, value-for-money analysis, public-private comparator, project screening matrixes, decision models, risk assessment and matrixes, etc. to ensure proper project due diligence is performed.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaPrepare and review macro-economic and financial assessments and models.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaRecommend debt and equity structures, including assessment of different types of investment financing (loans, bonds, equity arrangements, etc.); and lead the team in the negotiation of financing documents, whether debt or equity and its variations.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead the valuation of target projects or investments over the term of the proposed transactions (distribution of dividends, reduction of capital, etc.).Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaDevelop exit strategies for the proposed investments.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead the analysis of any financial statements and representations for the projects.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead or perform directly other financial analysis as necessary for the project.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe performance of the functions performed by the Transactional Advisor will be monitored and evaluated by Technical Services Unit Senior Manager and with technical coordination with the responsible team, based on the following products:Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe reports of activities and products that the Transactional Advisor must prepare and present.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe responsiveness of the Transactional Advisor.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe results of the coordination instances with the associates.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaEducationEurope, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaAn Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent), preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Law, or related areas, is required.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaA first-level University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaFull member status registration with a recognized professional built environment body is an asset.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaA minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Partnership development and/or Public-Private Partnerships, Infrastructure Finance, Pension Fund Finance, Infrastructure Finance sector, Infrastructure Public Policies, or related fields is required.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaA minimum of seven (7) years of experience (out of the total 7 years) in Africa, in the field of Transaction Advisory is required.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaExperience with Financial Institutions and the Financial sector regulator will be an asset.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaExperience participating in Infrastructure Projects under traditional public contracting or Public-Private Partnerships or concession models in their area of expertise is an asset.
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaFull working knowledge of English is required.Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Europe, Middle East and AfricaKnowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.Europe, Middle East and Africa
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.Europe, Middle East and Africa
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and AfricaRemarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle East and Africa
