Rhizome Consulting - Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.
Summary
- The PPP Expert will design, develop, and manage partnerships between the public and private sectors to drive sectoral growth and innovation.
- This role demands a strategic mindset, legal expertise, and a track record of facilitating collaborative ventures that deliver long-term benefits.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Partnership Development:
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for structuring and managing PPP initiatives across various sectors.
- Conduct thorough research to identify opportunities for collaboration, evaluating feasibility, risks, and potential impacts.
- Collaborate with public sector agencies, private investors, and multilateral organisations to drive sectoral reforms through PPP strategies.
- Design innovative partnership strategies tailored to the specific needs of each sector, ensuring alignment with national and global best practices.
Legal, Regulatory & Financial Advisory:
- Provide expert guidance on legal and regulatory frameworks governing PPP projects in Nigeria and internationally.
- Draft and negotiate partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with policies, procurement laws, and investment regulations.
- Assess and recommend financing strategies, including structured finance, impact investment, and alternative funding mechanisms for PPP projects.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessments to mitigate legal, financial, and operational challenges.
Project Implementation & Performance Management:
- Develop and implement robust governance structures and performance monitoring frameworks for PPP initiatives.
- Lead multi-stakeholder coordination efforts to ensure smooth project execution, resolving challenges as they arise.
- Evaluate project outcomes using key performance indicators (KPIs), making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, private sector partners, financial institutions, and development agencies.
- Represent the organisation in high-level policy discussions, industry conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
- Design and develop policy reforms that enhance the enabling environment for successful PPP implementations.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Law, Economics, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, And Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, or policy advisory.
- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing PPPs in Nigeria and Globally.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Expertise in contract negotiation, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with international PPP standards and practices.