Project Structuring & Transactions Manager

Background Information

The Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) was established by an Act of Parliament; the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Act 2022, to support and facilitate the development of public infrastructure and services through public private partnership (PPP) arrangements. Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), seeking to improve access to services, are primarily responsible for initiation, screening and selection of infrastructure projects for development as PPP projects within the framework of Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) managed by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs.

The PPPC is seeking to engage visionary, dynamic, self-motivated, highly innovative and suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

PROJECT STRUCTURING & TRANSACTIONS MANAGER

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Providing support for transaction structuring and project development.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with all third parties to drive successful project outcomes.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from inception to deployment, by managing planning, design, development, and implementation.
• Continuously monitor project progress, proactively identify and address risks, and promptly resolve issues to ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: Sharing best practices and lessons learned from previous PPP projects within the agency and broader stakeholder community to enhance the understanding and skills related to PPP implementation
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered in a timely fashion, within scope and within budget;
• Develop and implement appropriate project performance measurement mechanisms; and
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on each project.

Required qualifications, competencies, skills and experience

• Masters degree or equivalent in any of: economics, finance, accountancy, banking, business, investment banking, or any technical related area;
• At least seven (1) years working experience at a middle management level;
• Be familiar with public private partnership arrangements with regard to rationale benefits and
• risks. Significant understanding and working experience in project finance, project management, infrastructure project development and risk assessment.
• 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 recognized institution is an added advantage but not essential.

Interested candidates 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

Closing date for receiving applications is 24th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.