Regional Director

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November 7

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WaterConnect

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Environmental Services • B2B • Sustainable Development

WaterConnect is developing sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure projects aimed at catalyzing investment and enhancing climate resilience. The company collaborates with infrastructure developers, utilities, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, to transition infrastructure projects from concept to financial close and construction. WaterConnect focuses on increasing access to water services, improving freshwater quality, addressing water scarcity, and enhancing climate resilience.

2 - 10 employees

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📋 Description

• **Job** **Responsibilities** • Regional Business Development - pipeline development • - Identify and pursue water supply and sanitation infrastructure project preparation opportunities in the water supply and sanitation sector • - Develop and maintain relationships with various partners in the sector: private developers, technology providers, utilities, and investors • Regional portfolio growth • - Screen and due diligence potential partners and opportunities • - Prepare due diligence reports and present to approval committee • - Negotiate term sheets and development agreements, in partnership with WaterConnect colleagues • Regional project development execution • - Support WaterConnect project management team to oversee project development • - Support engagement and management of third-party service providers and vendors • - Engage with co-developers, offtakers, investors, regulators • Regional portfolio monitoring and management • - Ensure accurate, timely reporting on project progress, risks and related KPIs • - Local stakeholder management • - Identify opportunities to improve WSS infrastructure policy and regulations to promote private sector participation, private investment, and climate resilience • Cross-functional support • - Contribute to strategic projects of WaterConnect and the larger enterprise, as needed from time to time

🎯 Requirements

• **Qualifications Required:** • - Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or equivalent related work experience • - 10 or more years of progressive responsibility and experience in infrastructure project development/preparation in Africa, including: • - Proven track record of business development, including high degree of commercial awareness and business acumen as well as demonstrated success in developing and fostering key relationships • - Deep knowledge of private sector participation in the water supply and sanitation or similar sector, including PPP schemes and modalities, such as DBFOT, BOOT, HAM, and concessions • - Experience in pre-financial close preparation of infrastructure projects • - Understanding of infrastructure policy and regulations in emerging markets • - Understanding of infrastructure investor requirements and processes • - Self-driven & proactive problem-solver • - Comfort working in a small, virtual team in a hands-on role • - Multi-country experience in the Africa Region • - Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental impact • - Proficient (written and verbal) in English. • **Preferred:** • - Master’s degree in relevant field • - 15 or more years total experience • - Familiarity with WSS policy environments in emerging markets

🏖️ Benefits

• **Compensation and Benefits** • Overall compensation will be commensurate with education and experience and structured to reflect a competitive package for a full-time senior-level team member. • No relocation benefits or visa sponsorship will be offered.