Pan-African finance institution Job for an Assistant Officer Portfolio Management

Our client is a pan-African finance institution that exclusively supports the development of housing and real estate sector in Africa. Due to internal expansion, they have decided to hire an Assistant Officer Portfolio Management.

Job Title:  Assistant Officer Portfolio Management
Reports to:  Senior Investment Officer.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The candidate is responsible for technical support in project conceptualization and implementation as well as technical studies, environmental and social Assessments. In addition, developing business plans for the projects to be implemented and overseeing preparation/ review of project documentation for achieving technical closure of the project.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project conceptualization for implementation on Public Private Partnership basis.

• Project appraisal for technical, financial, economic and legal viability.

• Development of infrastructure projects from concept stage to bankable propositions including technical studies, environmental and social assessments, legal review and financial analysis.

• Procurement of specialized consultants for technical jobs and selection of Developers etc.

• Developing business plans for the projects to be implemented.

• Preparation/ Review of project documentation for technical closure of the project.

• Compile, analyse, maintain, and disseminate data, statistics, resource materials and information required for programme development, monitoring and evaluation

• Coordinate logistics and administrative support to programmes making adjustments to accommodate changing priorities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to tight deadlines

• Commercially oriented, with ability to solve technical problems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to explain products to people with wide levels of understanding

• Demonstrated ability to independently provide significant program support

• Advanced information technology skills, especially Microsoft Project or Prince 2.

• A Bachelors degree in either Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Building or land Economics, real estate or related disciplines

• A post graduate diploma in Finance, Project Management, or business studies will be an added advantage

• Minimum of 4  year’s relevant experience with considerable knowledge of housing financing