Senior Expert In Development Or Assessment Of Financing Schemes For Internationally Funded Projects

Project title:	11th EDF Regional Programming Facilitation services in support to the Regional Authorising Officer, the National Authorising Officers and the EU Delegations in the East African Community
Position:	Senior Expert in  Development or Assessment of Financing Schemes for Internationally Funded Projects
Location:	Tanzania
Eligible nationalities:	All nationalities
Start of project:	13/08/2013
Assignment duration:	30 wd
Deadline:	20/06/2013
Objective of the project:	The overall objective Overall objective The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute to the development of the 11th EDF development cooperation programme with the EAC region for the period 2014 to 2020, within the wider context of an ESA-IO coordinated approach and the EU support to the African continental integration agenda (FTA, PIDA, APSA etc.) Specific objectives The specific objective is to support the programming exercise of the 11th EDF and assist the EU Delegations in the EAC region, the EAC and its member countries in identifying and prioritizing the relevant interventions for the EAC region to be funded under the 11th EDF.
Qualifications required:	Qualifications and skills Masters degree in Economics, Finance or any related field; Strong management and communication skills; Demonstrated knowledge of the Project Cycle Management and Cost Benefit Analysis; Fluency in written and spoken English; Computer literacy and proficiency in relevant IT applications General Professional Experiences Required Minimum 10 years of experience in development or assessment of financing schemes for internationally funded projects, preferably in infrastructure (transport, energy, water, ICT etc.) Experience in innovative financial instruments, esp. leveraging or blending mechanisms: at least 3 assignments covering preparation or evaluation of financial packages for projects financed from public funds (grants), loans and other forms of capital. Experience in EDF procedures and in financing infrastructure projects in Africa would be an asset. Experience with IFIs or private investment banks would be an asset.
Other information:	If you are interested in this position please send your CV in EU format under the heading “Tanzania & Senior Expert in Development or Assessment of Financing Schemes for Internationally Funded Projects”. When sending your application please include an indication of your desired remuneration (day-rate). Please also make sure that you include one or more telephone numbers. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Contact:	lot10@ntu.eu

Apply by 20 June 2013