SIG delivers approximately 120 signed projects per year in the energy, transport and municipal infrastructure sectors, for a total of around EUR 5 billion in annual business volume. These projects are undertaken across all countries of operation of the Bank, supported by many different technical cooperation activities each year. SIG also carries out planning, training and capacity building and various upstream strategic activities related to key sector issues, that seek to unlock greater potential for commercialised and provide-sector led projects in the sector.
Under the PPF, projects are prepared in a manner that fits the transition-driven mandate of the Bank in the infrastructure and energy sectors, namely, to deliver outcomes focused on commercialised approaches, private sector participation, strong environmental and social standards and energy efficiency improvements across the sectors.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
The role of Associate Director, Head of Project Preparation and Implementation is created to provide management, leadership and coordination of SIG’s specialists and PPF procurement managers so that strategy and planning, project preparation, technical due diligence, and sector-level IFI coordination can be efficiently achieved to deliver SIG’s business targets in line with the transition mandate of the Bank.
Management Level:
Manage all PPI staff at both functional and operational level, including inputs to remuneration reviews.
Recruit, supervise, motivate, train and mentor high calibre staff within agreed processes and practices to manage a steady flow of qualified core talent pool.
Conduct appraisals, and set and negotiate annual targets for PPI staff, secondees and long-term consultants.
Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the PPI team including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart when setting objectives and completing performance appraisals for relevant staff.
Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
Process and Business Delivery
Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of the PPI’s annual work flow.
Coordinate and manage the development of robust transition agendas for SIG projects, in conjunction with teams in SIG and VP3 to ensure consensus for SIG’s teams, and to facilitate discussion of substantive issues on TI between Banking and VP3.
Manage the technical, sector-based inputs to project preparation, including responsibility for timely and high-quality preparation of both pre- and post-signing TCs.
Coordinate project-level policy activities with regional banking teams and all other relevant EBRD departments.
External Business Development and International Coordination
Organise and coordinate SIG’s hosting and/or participation in major international infrastructure meetings (e.g. International Transport Forum; International World Water Congress).
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Very good people management skills and experience
Very good negotiating skills
Deep sector-knowledge of infrastructure sector with regard to project preparation, planning, regulation, institutional arrangements, and implementation
Requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in planning, engineering, or economics, with a particular specialisation in infrastructure sector(s)
A mix of public sector, consulting, and/or private sector experience working for an infrastructure operator or construction company is preferred
Knowledge of and experience in the infrastructure sector of IFIs is an asset
This role requires the post-holder to embrace a ‘change-agent’ role, with regard to the quality of communication with departments outside of SIG.
