Raynal & Fadika RH is recruiting, for a major Project Management Unit (PMU) of the electricity sector in Côte d'Ivoire, a Financial Expert.
Context and connection
Under the authority of the UGP Coordinator, you support the Technical Committee and the UGP in the economic and financial analysis of electricity sector projects. Your intervention covers in particular the evaluation of offers, the financial structuring of agreements and the economic monitoring of their execution.
Main duties
In this context, your responsibilities and tasks are as follows:
(i) Carry out preliminary economic and financial assessments as part of project pre-feasibility studies, in accordance with the provisions of the Decree.
(ii) Develop, update and administer the financial model templates used in selection procedures.
(iii) Analyze, audit and test the robustness of the financial models submitted by candidates, including assumptions relating to CAPEX, OPEX, production, financing, taxation, TRI, DSCR, tariff sensitivity and economic balance of projects.
(iv) Evaluate the economic and financial balance of technical and financial offers as well as their sustainability for the electricity sector and public finances.
(v) Verify the soundness of funding plans, the bankability of projects and the ability of applicants to mobilize the resources necessary to carry out projects.
(vi) Participate in the definition of the main financial terms of agreements, memoranda of understanding, term sheets and remuneration mechanisms for projects.
(vii) Contribute to the optimization of electricity transfer rates and the comparative analysis of financial parameters of similar projects.
(viii) Analyse the financial, budgetary and tariff impacts of the conventions for the State, the electricity sector and consumers.
(ix) Assess the financial and contingent risks borne by the State and propose appropriate risk mitigation and sharing mechanisms.
(x) Analyze payment guarantees, sovereign guarantees, security rights, comfort letters and other financial security mechanisms for projects.
(xi) Participate in financial negotiations with promoters, lenders, investors, financial advisors and technical and financial partners.
(xii) Contribute to the economic and financial monitoring of the agreements being implemented and to the evaluation of the impacts of financial amendments or restructurings.
(xiii) Contribute to the preparation of the operating budget of the bodies provided for in the decree and the monitoring of its implementation.
(xiv) Prepare financial analysis notes, evaluation reports, technical advice and decision support documents for the Technical Committee and Steering Committee.
(xv) In general, carry out any other activity, mission, participation in institutional meetings, travel and visits to project sites that the UGP Coordinator or the Technical Committee considers necessary for the achievement of the missions of the UGP and the objectives assigned to you, in accordance with Decree No. 2026-38 of 4 February 2026.
Candidate profile
You are Ivorian, at least 35 years old, with a university degree (Bac+5 minimum) in finance, economics, management or equivalent. Specialization in project finance is strongly desired. You have at least 10 (ten) years of experience in similar roles in the electricity sector in Côte d'Ivoire or other countries.
Expected experience and skills
You have proven experience in financial modeling of energy infrastructure projects. You know the financing mechanisms of PPPs and concession agreements, as well as the tax and customs framework applicable to the energy sector in Côte d'Ivoire.
Beyond the rigor, high sense of detail, analysis and synthesis, we expect you to master financial modeling tools (Excel, VBA). Knowledge of World Bank or IFC tools is an asset.
Duration of contract
The contract has a duration of 03 (three) years, renewable in accordance with the guidelines of the Steering Committee.
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