Director, Project Development & Transaction – Public Private Partnership Commission (The PPPC)

Job Description

The Public Private Partnership Commission (The PPPC) is seeking to engage on a three-year contract a visionary, dynamic, self-motivated, highly innovative and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Director, Project Development and Transactions which will imminently fall vacant following retirement of the incumbent holder.

The Post

The Director, Project Development & Transaction shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for the external management of PPP transactions with line ministries, as well as the internal PPP processes of managing the complexities of a dynamic PPP project management system. Specific responsibilities include conducting and managing feasibility studies, managing the due diligence process, and PPP project management, among others. This position will be for a three-year contract, subject to renewal based on performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from inception to deployment, by managing planning, design, development, testing, and implementation.
2. Continuously monitor project progress, proactively identify and address risks, and promptly resolve issues to ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
3. Take charge of project status meetings, ensuring effective communication of project updates and deliverables to stakeholders and executive leadership.
4. Uphold project management standards, processes, and methodologies to ensure consistent adherence across all project activities.
5. Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to drive successful project outcomes and facilitate ongoing improvement.
6. Identifying potential projects that could benefit from a PPP arrangement. This involves project screening, conducting feasibility studies, analysing infrastructure needs, assessing the viability of PPP implementation.
7. Collaborating with stakeholders to design the optimal structure for PPP projects. This includes determining the appropriate financing mechanisms, risk allocation between the public and private sectors, and establishing contractual frameworks.
8. Overseeing the project appraisal to evaluate the feasibility and viability of proposed PPP projects. This includes assessing potential risks, analysing cost-benefit ratios, evaluating long-term sustainability, reviewing financial models, affordability, financial viability and attractiveness of PPP projects.
9. Engaging with various stakeholders, such as government agencies, private investors, community groups, and other relevant parties, to ensure their input and support throughout the project lifecycle. This includes addressing concerns, negotiating agreements, and fostering collaboration.
10. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: Sharing best practices and lessons learned from previous PPP projects within the agency and broader stakeholder community.
11. Providing training and capacity building initiatives to enhance the understanding and skills related to PPP implementation.

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in any of the following broad disciplines; Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Engineering, Banking, Business, Investment Banking or any technical related area.
• At least ten years working experience at a senior management level. Significant understanding and working experience in project finance, project management, mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure project development.
• Be familiar with public private partnership arrangements with regard to rationale benefits and risks. Candidate should demonstrate familiarity with the global trends and evolution of PPPs in various sectors.
• Be team player, mature with good communication skills and committed to high standards of integrity.
• Computer literate in widely used applications is critical.
• PPP certification with a recognizable institution will be an added advantage though not essential.

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to a suitable candidate.

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements outlined above should forward their applications in person, by post or email to the address indicated below, to be received no later than close of business 15th August 2024.

Applicants should send their applications together with complete Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Public Private Partnership Commission
P.O. Box 937
BLANTYRE
Or email: info@pppc.mw

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.