Director Transaction Execution

The role holder will lead, coordinate, and manage the Transaction Execution Department, ensuring the achievement of the company’s objectives and targets within restraints of time, quality, and budget.

The role holder will report to the Managing Director.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the development of a pipeline of financing transactions for consideration by the company, ensuring the preparation of call or feedback memos for all engagements with key stakeholders.
• Supervise and finalize the preparation of pre-appraisal reports for financing applications, and the preparation of indicative terms and conditions for facilities offered to Financial Institutions and/or Energy Service Companies.
• Collaborate with consultants, the company’s legal counsel to finalize agreements, manuals, procedures to enhance company effectiveness, while developing operational tasks, setting goals, and establishing timeframes for projects.
• Prepare the project’s annual work plans, budgets, create and update workflows, while effectively managing the implementation of various company projects.
• Supervise the negotiation, structuring, and finalization of transactions with Financial Institutions and Energy Service Companies.
• Prepare detailed appraisal reports with independent assessments of these entities and renewable energy projects seeking support from UECCC, providing recommendations for decision-making.
• Serve as a key contact point for company stakeholders, continuously monitoring and reporting on the progress of various projects to ensure deliverables meet set goals.
• Coordinate quality control processes, supervise Project Managers, and motivate their teams to deliver on company objectives and targets, tracking performance and analyzing the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Prepare concept notes for the design and development of innovative financing mechanisms to promote renewable energy development and increase access to clean and modern energy services.
  

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, science or a related field from a recognised university .
• Master’s degree in business Management, project management, finance/development finance, international development, economics or related field from a recognised university.
• Professional qualification in business or a science related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in development financing or investment management with reputable financial or development finance institutions, including at least 10 years in senior management roles within reputable banks or development finance institutions.
• Experience in government development finance programs promoting market-based financing schemes for social economic transformation will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in supervising multiple projects and assignments. Experience in the energy sector is an added advantage.
• Strong coordination and multi-stakeholder management skills, with experience in project coordination, particularly in consumer and enterprise financing, and the ability to engage strategically and monitor implementation.
• Demonstrated skills in deal origination, business development, and relationship management.
• Experience with technical documentation, flowcharts, scheduling, and proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking, time management, and task prioritization.
• High integrity and prudence in managing resources, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with fast-paced teams at all levels of the organization, with good written and verbal communication abilities. 
  

Employment terms

• Four (4) years contract with six (6) month’s probation. This is renewable upon satisfactory performance.

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, Please send your application for consideration to this email: hrservices@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘Director Transaction Execution’ by 25 February 2025.

UECCC is a public institution, and Ugandan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted