Associate Director, Development
Africa50 Mobility
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire · Pan-African
Role type
Infrastructure & Project Finance
Experience
Senior
Language
English; French
Summary
Senior project-development investment role at Africa50 Mobility, focused on identifying, structuring and executing African mobility and infrastructure investments.
About the role
Africa50 Mobility is a specialised infrastructure platform launched by Africa50 to develop, finance, and operate road and bridge infrastructure assets across Africa, mobilising private capital for transport infrastructure and supporting governments with sustainable funding models. The Associate Director, Development will identify and execute project development investments, leading the structuring and negotiation of equity and project-finance transactions with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities. The role is based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with regular travel across Africa.
Key responsibilities
Develop a robust pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and leveraging sector, sponsor, and country knowledge
Lead the structuring of project development and equity investments
Lead and participate in negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
Drive portfolio projects toward bankability with a strong focus on achieving investment-ready outcomes
Maintain a strong understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
Build and maintain strong relationships with infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
Develop thorough knowledge of the transport sector, including major operators and technologies
Contribute to supervising portfolio companies
Key requirements
8+ years of investment and industry experience in project development, investment, and/or project finance in the transport sector (concessionaire, infrastructure department at an investment bank, DFI, advisory firm, or infrastructure PE fund with project development exposure)
MBA, MSc, or equivalent qualification
Project management experience
Solid understanding of concession agreements, PPP, EPC, and O&M contracts
Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
Awareness of the latest trends and developments in infrastructure financing
Strong work ethic; this role regularly requires late nights, weekends, and travel
Self-starter with high initiative, clarity of thought, and decisive action
Nice to have
Strong connection to Africa with intent to have an Africa-focused career
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively across cultural backgrounds
Living experience in emerging countries
Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and existing relationships in Africa
Role is based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire with travel across Africa required. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.