Nepad is looking its Infrastructure Desk Manager

Job Title: Infrastructure Desk Manager Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Deadline: Monday, 22 April 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (only those with South African work permits need apply) Duration: 1 year, renewable FUNCTION AND PURPOSE: The infrastructure desk manager should exhibit deep knowledge of and experience on infrastructure  developments in Africa, especially along the North-South Corridor. The desk manager will coordinate all  activities and initiatives of the infrastructure development forum and its associated working groups, assist in  identifying and preparing projects, drive and manage relationships with various senior level stakeholders,  provide project oversight and build linkages with selected stakeholders. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Generating and developing new business and project opportunities by locating, developing, negotiating and closing business relationships within the Southern and East African region  Developing and managing relationships with current key stakeholders within the public and private sector which lead to /actionable commercial projects and investment opportunities  Driving and coordinating the development of a forum for infrastructure development for targeted stakeholders and its associated working groups for interested parties Coordinating research activities and trade missions, undertaken by various infrastructure workstreams, as required  Developing project proposals and concepts  Assisting in mobilising additional funding for project implementation ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  7+ years’ experience in business development, project management or related field  Tertiary qualification  Relevant experience in the infrastructure (rail, ports, pipeline, etc.) sectors in Africa  Experience in relationship and stakeholder engagement, managing workshops and stakeholder meetings  Proven record on programme delivery, relationship management and closing deals.  Proven ability to develop, document, maintain and write project proposals and reports and manage project timeframes/budgets  Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines  Excellent co-ordination skills across different levels of stakeholders  Ability to work within a team context  Competence of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. MS Project)  Experience in working in Africa and dealing with governments, private sector, civil society and development agencies.  A good understanding of NEPAD, the African Union and current initiatives/developments NBF’s five focus areas, namely: o Agriculture and food security o Climate change and natural resource management o Economic and corporate governance o Human development and capacity building o Regional integration and infrastructure BEHAVIOURAL QUALITIES:  Versatility – ability to work across the board, changing functions as necessary  Team orientation – working in an integrated team environment  Consultative capabilities – ability to work with all levels of people  Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively with pressure  Flexible and adaptable – changing opinions / behaviour in the light of changing situations  Methodical and systematic, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy  Action-oriented, confident and show initiative  Operate with integrity and ethics  Delivery and deadline orientatedAPPLICATION: Qualified applicants, please send your CV, and a one-page cover letter to support your application along with salary requirements to sandra.pires@thenbf.co.za. The closing date for submission of applications is Monday, 22 April 2013. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.