Principal PPP Advisory Unit

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• Oversee the UPDF pipeline.
• Communicate on daily basis to the PPPID on the development of projects.
• Assess and agree on projects to be prepared by the Facility and prepare the Terms of Reference for the external consultants.
• Coordinate with the EBRD Procurement Department in the selection of consultants, signing of advisory contracts and mobilisation.
• Coordinate with the EBRD PPP Advisory Unit for results-oriented outcomes ensuring consistency and meeting conditions under the approvals of the UPDF by both the EBRD and the MoEF.
• Although the external advisors will be working directly with public Uzbek counterparties, the Principal should be able to ensure overview and quality of the work provided by consultants to the public stakeholders;
• With support from the EBRD PPP Advisory Unit, work with the PPPID and different Uzbek authorities on the review and assessment of potential PPP projects that are under preparation separately. This may include review of:
• feasibility studies and PPP structuring documents of a project
• tender documents and agreements of the project
• evaluation reports
• execution version of the project’s agreements
• financing agreements
• Provide input into the design and development of projects in coordination with different stakeholders, including the private sector in Uzbekistan, and potential foreign investors.
• Monitor headroom utilisation under the UPDF for both project preparation and policy dialogue activities.
• Monitor implementation and results for all projects that benefit from the support of the facility. Ensure that all relevant deliverables, procurements, and project documents meet EBRD Environmental and Social policies.
• Prepare semi-annual operational reporting to the MoEF.
• Coordinate visibility of the Facility and ensure the projects supported by UPDF are implemented in line with the relevant visibility action plan agreed with the Uzbek Government.
• Work in parallel in up to five projects and activities under preparation by UPDF.
• Coordinate with Donor Partnerships on the management of resources of the UPDF, to ensure compliance with donor requirements

• Relevant experience in PPP Project preparation including some experience with advisory on PPP transactions.
• Exposure to private sector and experience in the financial sector. Having working experience with International Finance Institutions and/or large advisory firms would be an advantage.
• Master’s degree from a leading university in the country of education
• Proven project management skills including ability to manage a project team throughout the infrastructure project cycle, sound decision making skills and problem resolution ensuring adherence to established procedures for project approvals and management.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Russian and English. Capacity to communicate in Uzbek both verbal and written will be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively (informing, presenting, advising, negotiating) at different levels within the organisation as well as with external stakeholders in Uzbekistan.
• Previous experience of structuring and managing TC / donor funds (or similar) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal (report writing, presentation and business communication) skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomatic skills
• Proven, strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data.
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail

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