Contractor Team Leader (Eastern Southern Africa Region)

Key responsibilities:

• Provide overall strategic and technical leadership for the PPF.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring of all PPF activities.
• Ensure effective coordination among team members and with the COMESA PIU.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with government, donors, and private sector.
• Ensure quality assurance in technical assistance and grant processes.

Qualifications:

• Advanced University Degree in finance, international development, management or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing large donor or government funded programs.
• Demonstrated experience in managing funds or Technical Assistance facilities, preferably in promotion of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE).
• Experience in, and understanding of, the DRE market in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Track record of structuring and managing TA and grant facilities aimed at market stimulation and investment readiness, ideally funds created by multilateral development banks and/or development finance institutions and/or bi-lateral development assistance agencies.
• Track record of providing financing to DRE businesses.
• Experience managing reporting relationships with government stakeholders and large development finance organizations is highly desirable.

Contract details:

• International / National employment contract, 100% (40 hours per week).
• Initial contract duration: 24 months
• Duty station: Eastern South Africa region (to be advised)
• Expected start date: To Be Confirmed

Additional information:

• Position contingent upon contract award by funding authority.
• Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
• Challenging work environment, opportunities for leadership and innovation.
• Opportunity for skill growth in a diverse and fulfilling work environment.
• Internal global network of experts available.
• Inclusive employer, does not discriminate.
• Background and reference checks conducted, including a request for a 'Statement of Conduct' questionnaire if applicable.
• No third-party mediation.

How to apply:

• Apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter on Smart Recruiters by 11 June 2025.
• Please note that we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.

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