Director, Public Partnerships and Privatization at a Reputable Investment Promotion Institution

A reputable Investment Promotion institution with Governmental affiliation in Kano is seeking a skilled and professional individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Public Partnerships and Privatization

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Public Private Partnership and Privatisation (PPP&P) department is responsible for the identification, facilitation, implemention and coordination of PPP activities in Kano State.
• This department is also responsible for enabling private sector investment in state owned infrastructure by sharing risks, designing and driving innovative financing models.
• The Director Public Private Partnership and Privatisation heads the department and oversees the overall activities of PPP&Ps in the agency.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead negotiator for all PPP and privatisation transactions even where they are identified and/or project managed by other Ministries, Departments and Agencies; and
• Monitor the implementation, execution and delivery of PPP projects as contained in agreements between the State Government and respective investors
• Assist the State building capacity for PPP project identification, evaluation, planning, execution and management
• Establish a framework for identifying PPP&P for the Federal Government and its agencies in the investment promotion drive of the State;
• Advise and assist the government in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and reliable database on investment opportunities for effective planning especially in areas where the State has demonstrable comparative and competitive advantages;
• Develop and manage the PPP pipelines in Kano State

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:

• First Degree in Business Administration/ Economics/ Marketing/ Social Sciences, Law or Engineering .
• Postgraduate qualification, such as MBA with specialisation PPPs or Project Management or any related fields
• Twelve (10) years of experience Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, PPPs or any related fields

Required Competencies:

• Solid experience and demonstrated knowledge of Kano State
• Reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Effective analytical, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and make judgments and decisions with minimal supervision.
• Fluency and strong communication skills in English, including ability to draft, proofread and edit correspondence.
• Technology and systems knowledge – Exhibits excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Ability to coach less experienced staff on relevant technology and systems.
• Institutional policies, processes, and procedures – Demonstrates relevant functional knowledge and understanding of institutional priorities, policies, operational and administrative procedures, and people. Ability to practically apply and guide others in policy application.
• Lead and innovate – Suggests improvements to solve problems

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2021.