Application Deadline: 13 June 2024 at 5:00 pm (EAT)

CONTEXT
 

Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance (DSIF) is the primary Danish aid delivery mechanism for large scale infrastructure projects in developing countries. DSIF is a central part of the official development cooperation funded by Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) and is administered by the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU).
 

Well-functioning infrastructure is crucial for sustainable and inclusive economic and social development. This is also the case in developing countries where project development and capital availability are often constrained. Consequently, an important part of the Danish policy on

development cooperation is to promote and support non-commercial infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries and fragile states.
 

Consequently, the purpose of DSIF is to provide access to finance for sustainable public infrastructure projects in emerging markets and developing economies that cannot be financed on market terms. By promoting sustainable infrastructure through the deployment of concessional capital and technical expertise, DSIF supports the UN 2030 Agenda and SDGs as well as Denmark’s strategy for development cooperation.
 

DSIF supports infrastructure delivery through the entire project lifecycle – from initial project definition, through construction, to final take- over of assets and commencement of operations. A strong emphasis on development impact objectives is maintained throughout implementation and results are monitored until five years after handover.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
 

The Investment Director will have a well-developed understanding of the possibilities and trends with concessional or blended finance, e.g. from multilateral development banks, EU or other institutions with a development mandate in concessional or blended finance.
 

Management of key aspects of investment processes related to public infrastructure investments, including financial analysis and structuring, development, and climate impact, environmental, social and governance, legal, scoping and carrying through due diligence, negotiating agreements.
 

The Investment Director will carry out deal sourcing, networking, management of all key aspects of the investment process, including financial analysis and structuring, development, and climate impact, environmental, social and governance, legal, scoping and carrying through due diligence, negotiating agreements. Furthermore, the Investment Director will undertake management of portfolio through project development, feasibility, design and tendering.
 

The DSIF team is based in Copenhagen. This is a new role, and it will be based in Nairobi, at the IFU office in Nairobi. Colleagues at the office will be investment professionals working with investments within financial services, Sustainable Food Systems, Green Energy and Infrastructure and Healthcare. In addition, there will also be an ESG Manager in the office.

DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITIES
 

The Investment Director should have the following knowledge and capabilities;

• At least 7-10 years relevant experience
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a reputable university with relevant professional qualifications.

 

• A cover letter of no more than two pages which details why you want to join the IFU and what you will bring to the position.
• A CV of not more than 4 pages that clearly demonstrates results achieved and work done.
• Details of two professional references (names, positions, email address and phone number).