Republic
of Kenya
The
National Treasury
Infrastructure
Finance & Public Private Partnerships Project
The Government of Kenya (GoK) in conjunction with the World Bank is implementing a four-year Infrastructure Finance and Public Private Partnerships Project (IFPPP) whose overall development objective is to increase private investment in the Kenyan infrastructure market by improving the enabling environment to generate a pipeline of bankable PPP projects.
The Government of Kenya (GoK) in conjunction with the World Bank is implementing a four-year Infrastructure Finance and Public Private Partnerships Project (IFPPP) whose overall development objective is to increase private investment in the Kenyan infrastructure market by improving the enabling environment to generate a pipeline of bankable PPP projects.
The
Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Unit is looking for highly motivated Kenyans
to fill the positions of an Executive Assistant to the Director - PPPU and two
Financial Analysts for a period of eighteen (18) months:
Executive
Assistant to The Director, PPPU
1 Post
The
Executive Assistant to the Director, Public Private Partnerships Unit (PPPU) is
expected to perform, and not limited to, the following tasks:
- Maintain
a proactive calendar for the Director – PPP Unit i.e. planning and
scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel, etc.
- Develop
administrative and coordination tools/systems within the PPP Unit e.g.
filing and retrieval systems and databases
- Assist
in initial screening of all documentation received by the PPPU Director
and ensure timely distribution and replies to the rightful parties
- Follow
up with all stakeholders to ensure prompt reply and execution of PPPU
recommendation or requests
- Day
to day follow up and coordination within the PPP Unit and IFPPP - PIU to
ensure smooth flow of operations and execution of the PPPU Director’s
instructions
- Support
the administrative coordination of all PPP Committee meetings
- Carry
out any other duty assigned by the Director
Qualifications
- A
university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering,
Economics or a related field is a must.
- Prior
experience in dealing with various public entities is a plus.
- Strong
knowledge of private sector operations, understanding of PPP procurement
and operation is a requirement.
- A
post graduate study is an added advantage.
- Excellent
knowledge of spoken and written English is critical.
- Excellent
organizational and multitasking skills are necessary.
Experience
- A
minimum of 2 - 3 years demonstrated experience in a related field.
Graduate Financial Analysts
2
Posts
The
Financial Analysts are expected to perform, and not limited to, the following
tasks:
- Assess
individual projects for Fiscal Commitment and Contingent Liabilities
(FCCL) at feasibility stage.
- Interacting
with the Transaction Advisors (TAs) and assessing each project for FCCL at
each distinct stage of approval in the PPP process as required under the framework
and manuals
- Drafting
of assessment reports with recommendations to the PPP Committee on
government support requirements and the FCCL status of the project prior
to each stage of approval on each individual project
- Create
and maintain all models for the purpose of measuring and managing FCCL in
excel or other software as decided by the PPPU and as outlined in the FCCL
guidance issued by the PPPU for measuring, monitoring and managing FCCL
arising out of PPP.
- Creating
excel models and standardized templates, report formats, etc. in excel or
other programs as required from time to time.
- Creating
and maintaining a database of FCCL projects
- Carrying
out any other FCCL related activities as instructed by the Director
General – Public Debt Management / PPPU Director
Qualification
- A
bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, finance, statistics, mathematics
or a related filed. An advanced degree will be advantageous.
- Training
in feasibility analyses; proficient in financial modeling, Monte Carlo
techniques, use of crystal ball and other modelling software and options
valuation will be advantageous.
Experience
- Good
knowledge of financial analysis / modelling (including risk modelling).
Skills
- Fluency
in English both spoken and written
- Advanced
computer skills: specifically in excel
Complete Application documents (curriculum vitae with details of
your qualifications, experience, day and evening telephone numbers, email
address and names of three referees) with Position reference and name clearly
marked on top should be emailed or sent to the address below.
Postal Address:
Project
Implementation Unit
Attention: Procurement Specialist
P.O. Box 21190-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No.: 254 - 20 - 2210271/4
Physical Address:
Attention: Procurement Specialist
P.O. Box 21190-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No.: 254 - 20 - 2210271/4
Physical Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Procurement Specialist
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way
Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: procurement.ifppp@piu.go.ke; info.ifppp@piu.go.ke ; info@pppunit.go.ke
Deadline for submission of Applications is Thursday 12th May 2016 at 1600 hours Kenyan local time.
Director, Public Private Partnerships Unit
For: Principal Secretary
For: Principal Secretary