Transaction Advisor - Home Based Retainer

Application period 06-Jun-2024 to 23-Jun-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

The 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.

This 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 ysis 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.

• Business development in PPPs advisory services or in sustainable infrastructure finance
• Devise and propose strategies to expand or improve the reach of UNOPS services in PPP, infrastructure project preparation and other technical istance related to these areas.
• Work 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.
• Draw on an extensive network of relationships in PPP advisory services in the energy, transport and other infrastructure sectors.
• Work with other UNOPS Advisors on the development of the overall strategy for the team, including culturally appropriate protocols for engagement with African governments
• Prepare 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.
• In collaboration with government clients, investors, and other stakeholders, source infrastructure projects, including transport and energy PPP projects..
• Elish solid working relationships with project boards, clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products.
• Advise 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).
• Development of infrastructure project proposals for investors and lenders.
• Manage the of competitive, transparent tender processes, and the resultant finalization of contractual agreements between investors, lenders, and other project partners.
• Preparation of studies and knowledge management
• Review, update or develop content for operations guidance or manuals for the procedures, policies, programs and products that frame the implementation of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare reports and other written outputs for discussion and approval by UNOPS and other project partners. Contribute to the preparation of diagnostics, essments and project plans, based on legal, regulatory and operational knowledge.