PurposeDemand for infrastructure is rising with the accelerating pace of globalisation and urbanisation. The infrastructure gap in Africa constrains economic growth and leaves the most vulnerable without access to basic services. KPMG's vision for the sector is an African continent where the right infrastructure projects are sustainably implemented to connect the region, build prosperity, reduce poverty and enable a better future for all. The Pan-Africa Infrastructure Advisory team's mission is to be the Clear Choice to governments, development partners, financiers and developers through building an unparalleled local track record as the trusted advisory firm that tangibly contributes to closing the infrastructure gap.In line with this vision and mission, KPMG is seeking a Senior Manager for its Pan-African Infrastructure team to be based in Zambia. She / he will support the Africa Infrastructure leadership team with the delivery of infrastructure solutions across all stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle and with growth of the business across the African market.Duties and AccountabilitiesThis role is geared for those with in-depth experience in infrastructure project management and / or transaction advisory from business case development and feasibility studies, through transaction procurement, financing and project delivery. She / he will assist the leadership team in day-to-day engagement management on specific projects across:Various stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle (strategy, development, procurement, financing, construction, operations and investment)Various sub-sectors of infrastructure (transport, power, utilities, social infrastructure and real estate)Various clients including public sector, state-owned entities, development partners, project developers, equity investors, development finance institutions and other financiersProvide leadership, direction, and guidance to senior associate and associate team membersDevelop and present client materials including status reports, project reports and presentationsMonitor project risks, budgets, schedules, work quality, scope and client deliverablesContribute to hands-on delivery of core analysis responsibilities which may include primary and secondary research, quantitative data collection and analysis, financial modeling, business analysis, and application of methodologies to achieve client objectivesTechnical SkillsProject strategy and development analysis in some, or all, of the following areas:Infrastructure planning and strategyFeasibility, business case and market analysisProcurement options analysisProject risk assessmentProject governance and project management frameworksCommercial structuring of complex contractsContract managementCoordinating legal, financial and/or technical teamsProcurement and process managementBid evaluationProject implementation advice through design and constructionProject controlsWorking experience in various infrastructure core sectors (power, transportation, utilities, social, telecom/digital, natural resources) and the stages of the infrastructure project lifecycle. Experience of achieving financial close on a transaction is preferred.Experience with alternative contract types: EPC, PPP, etc.Experience building project financial modelsExperience in business development in some, or all, of the following areas:Maintaining a pipeline of advisory project pursuitsAnticipating market trends and ability to articulate sector/country knowledgeBusiness development strategies for clients, sectors, countries, or regions with the objective of building a robust project pipeline of opportunitiesExperience in supervising, mentoring, coaching and managing staffPersonal AttributesTeam leadership: capacity to coordinate and guide multi-disciplinary delivery teams at all stages of a project lifecycleAnalytical skills: transaction structuring, value for money assessments, economic cost-benefit assessments, public sector comparator analysis, payment mechanisms, performance standards, project agreements, financial modelling, and procurement documents including technical and financial scoring criteriaExperience managing project teams and working with a variety of stakeholders including public sector, private sector, other consultants and colleagues, to achieve project outcomesGoal driven and results-oriented: enjoys being measured and held to account for resultsMulti-cultural skills: able to operate across multiple jurisdictions and uphold cultural diversityResilience and tenacity: able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and ability to deal with difficult client conversationsAdministrative skills: managing a portfolio of clients and practice management responsibilities across the continentInterpersonal skills: business development and client relationship managementExcellent written, presentation and verbal communication in EnglishExperience of training and mentoring junior staffWillingness and ability to travelHighest standards of ethics and integrityAcademic Qualifications and ExperienceUndergraduate bachelor's degree: finance, accounting, business, economics, development finance, engineering or similar. Masters preferred but not requiredProfessional qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), masters in finance or economics, MBA or similar relevant education will be an advantage10+ years of relevant experience within management consulting, commercial banking, private equity, development finance institutions or multilaterals with tasks related to the infrastructure sector
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