Technical Lead (m/f/d)

Qualification and skills:

• University degree in engineering, or equivalent;
• Proficiency in oral and written English language;
• Certification in Programme Management (PgMP from PMI or equivalent);

General professional experience:

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of general working experience, with at least five (5) years working in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Working experience in South Africa would be an advantage;

Specific professional experience:

• At least seven (7) years experience in project feasibility assessment and economics, project engineering and risk assessment, project scheduling and project procurement;
• At least five (5) years’ experience in large-scale projects, particularly in the transportation (rail or ports) sectors. Experience in both sectors would be an advantage;
• At least five (5) years experience in managing teams of engineers, procurement, costing, scheduling, accounting, financial as well as legal experts;
• Experience in finance and/or contract management of two (2) large infrastructure projects (CAPEX > EUR 50m) within the last ten (10) years;
• Knowledge and experience in understanding financing mechanisms such as public-private partnerships (PPPs), grants, loans, and other financial instruments relevant to energy transition projects;
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements related to financial management, contracts, and public procurement in South Africa is an added advantage;
• Proven experience in working with EIB, the EU and/or other IFI’s (e.g. AfDB, WB, AFD/Proparco, FMO, KfW) on similar assignments.