Programmes Executive

About the position

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Economics, Development Studies, or Project Management.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, MDevF, or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Policy, Infrastructure Finance, or related field.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 12 years' senior management experience in programme or project management, particularly in large-scale infrastructure, public-private partnerships, or development finance initiatives.
• A minimum of 5 years in an executive role managing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure programme/initiatives with demonstrated success in delivering on agreed mandates.
• Proven experience in managing joint programmes with donors, DFIs, and multilateral development partners, including governance and contracting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilise and manage funding, including grants and donor contributions.
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, including engagement with government ministries, international partners, and executive governance structures.
• Exposure to ESG principles, sustainable development frameworks, and climate-resilient infrastructure programmes.
• Sound knowledge of public sector procurement, contract management, and financial oversight in high-value programme delivery. Desirable Requirements1. Certification in Project/Programme Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)2. Knowledge of the complex financial and regulatory environments across Africa.

Purpose of the job:

• The Group Executive: Programmes (GEP) will lead the oversight and design of multiple programmes and offices on behalf of the Bank. This includes managing large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes involving Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), as well as those supported by government, development finance institutions, third party funders, donors and multilateral development partners.
• The GEP also provides strategic oversight of existing programmes and initiatives such as the Climate & Environment Finance Unit (CEFU), Green Fund, Programme Execution & Innovation, Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO), Development Labs (DLABS), and other programmes ensuring their effective execution, alignment with the Bank's strategic objectives, and financial sustainability throughout their lifecycle, from ideation to potential carve-out."

Desired Skills:

• infrastructure
• programmes
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
• Development Finance
• infrastructure programme
• Stakeholder Management

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours