Regional Director, Africa - Infrastructure Development - Remote

Overview

The Regional Director Africa - Infrastructure Development provides regional leadership in the development of pipeline opportunities and delivers the company’s products and services in partnership with developers and companies developing investment opportunities in the water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector in the region.

In Short

• Lead identification and generation of WSS infrastructure investment opportunities.
• Manage implementation and delivery of development activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners in the sector.
• Drive complex projects while anticipating issues and recognizing risks.
• Execute strategies to meet local demand from target markets.
• Prepare documentation for project opportunities.
• Ensure timely reporting on project progress and related KPIs.
• Support investment decisions and evaluation of infrastructure services.
• Coordinate third-party service providers and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve WSS infrastructure policy.

Requirements

• Experience in business development and project management.
• Knowledge of the water supply and sanitation sector.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in low- and middle-income countries.
• Proven track record of developing investment opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with climate resilience projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant educational background in a related field.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the WSS sector.
• Collaborate with a global team of experts.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Work on innovative projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Competitive compensation package.