Regional Director, Africa

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FreshTalent Full time US$90 000 - US$120 000 per year

Location: Remote (South Africa or Kenya)

Reporting to: Chief Infrastructure Development Officer

About The Organization
This project development company enables construction-stage investment in water supply and sanitation (WSS) infrastructure across low- and middle-income countries. It provides early-stage financing and technical expertise to support local partners, develop infrastructure, and deploy technologies that improve water access, quality, and resilience.

The organization collaborates with developers, utilities, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers to co-develop projects from concept to financial close. It specializes in legal and financial structuring, capital raising, climate resilience, and social/environmental impact. Projects typically range from $20M to $100M and span the full water value chain—from bulk supply to treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, and reuse.

Spun off from a global nonprofit in 2024, the organization aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: universal access to water and sanitation.

Role Overview

The Regional Director, Africa leads the identification, acquisition, and development of WSS infrastructure projects across the continent. This includes both public-private partnerships (PPP) and private sector projects serving industrial offtakers. The role involves due diligence, negotiation of development agreements, and oversight of regional project activities in collaboration with the global team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

  • Identify and pursue WSS infrastructure project opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with developers, utilities, technology providers, and investors

Portfolio Growth

  • Screen and conduct due diligence on partners and opportunities
  • Prepare reports and present to approval committees
  • Negotiate term sheets and development agreements

Project Execution

  • Support project management and third-party vendor engagement
  • Coordinate with co-developers, offtakers, investors, and regulators

Portfolio Monitoring

  • Ensure timely reporting on progress, risks, and KPIs
  • Manage local stakeholders
  • Advocate for policy improvements to support private investment and climate resilience

Cross-Functional Support

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives across the enterprise

Qualifications
Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in infrastructure project development in Africa
  • Proven business development and relationship-building skills
  • Deep knowledge of PPP modalities (DBFOT, BOOT, HAM, concessions)
  • Experience in pre-financial close project preparation
  • Understanding of infrastructure policy, regulation, and investor requirements
  • Self-driven and proactive problem-solver
  • Comfortable in small, virtual teams
  • Multi-country experience in Africa
  • Commitment to social and environmental impact
  • Fluent in English

Preferred

  • Master's degree
  • 15+ years total experience
  • Familiarity with WSS policy environments in emerging markets

Compensation And Benefits

  • Base salary: USD 90,000–120,000 per year
  • Statutory benefits aligned with local laws (South Africa or Kenya)
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Life and medical insurance
  • Remote work benefits including flexible hours and co-working expense reimbursements

Additional Details

  • Remote collaboration across global time zones
  • Up to 20% travel
  • No relocation or visa sponsorship

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume in English.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its team and industry. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Encouragement to Apply

If you're excited about this role and bring unique skills or perspectives, you're encouraged to apply—even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.

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