Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Director Job at Tetra Tech Nigeria

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. With 16,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech's capabilities span the entire project life cycle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Director
Job Location: Nigeria

Description

• Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently seeking applications from qualified PPP Specialists to provide leadership and support to a $86-96 million, USAID-funded Trade and Investment Hub Activity in West Africa. The purpose of the Activity is to improve the competitiveness of West African farmers and firms.
• This will be accomplished by increasing productivity, market participation, investment and adoption of improved technologies. USAID defines agriculture competitiveness as the ability of a farm, firm, sector, or country to sell and provide goods and services in a given market – in relation to the ability and performance of other farms, firms, sectors or countries in the same market.

Position Description/ Responsibilities

• The PPP Director will oversee the activity’s efforts to form partnerships with and among private sector firms, financial intuitions, investors, and public entities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Agriculture or related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in private sector development with a strong focus on partnership development with leading private sector firms, associations, financial institutions, and public entities;
• Prior experience in private sector development, finance, and investment in Nigeria and West Africa;
• Prior experience of close familiarity with business management and enterprise development;
• Fluent communication and writing in both English and French required;
• Demonstrable capacity to form innovative win-win partnerships;
• Experience developing blended finance instruments (debt and equity) and linking domestic and international investors with growth opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness, and manufacturing sectors. Experience in rice, maize, soybean and/or aquaculture production and processing preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to use various commercially available accounting software programs.

Remuneration
We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

Note

• To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
  • Cover Letter
  • CV in reverse chronological format
• A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.
• Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.