Overview
The Project Management Support Specialist - Economic PPPs coordinates and provides specialized technical assistance in the development, implementation, and review of economic instruments applied to PPP projects, supporting the public sector in strengthening their PPP units.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of economic and financial analyses applied to PPP and concession projects.
- Conduct pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, value-for-money analyses, and risk assessment.
- Develop and review integrated financial models, including projections, capital structures, and financial statements.
- Structure and implement performance-based payment mechanisms.
- Liaison with public sector partners to ensure analyses align with project needs.
- Contribute to strengthening PPP units through knowledge transfer and capacity-building.
- Contribute to the systematization of lessons learned and best practices in PPP structuring.
Required Experience
- 7 years of experience if holding a degree in economics or a related field; OR 5 years of experience if holding a master's degree; in the economic area related to the modeling of large infrastructure projects, including 2 experiences with projects that have been published.
- Experience in at least two of the following areas: Development of economic feasibility studies for traditional infrastructure projects and PPPs; Knowledge of public policies in the area of infrastructure development; Support in the creation and establishment of PPP units; Development of financing arrangements in the sectors of highways, ports, airports, health, among others; Participation in tenders for large infrastructure projects, with solid knowledge of bidding documents, contracts and other legal documents, as well as all phases of the process; Work on projects financed, sponsored or supported by multilateral organizations, such as the World Bank, IDB, IFC, CAF, etc.
- Manipulation and analysis of economic and financial data and indicators of PPPs in Excel. Intermediate level of spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets) is required.
- Previous experience in the UN system will be considered a plus.
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related field; OR Master's degree (or equivalent) in Economics, preferably with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Desirable Certification in PPP financial modeling.
- Desirable Certifications in project accounting and finance.
