Director - Strategic Projects and Infrastructure H/F

The position is central to the development of long-term infrastructure and logistics assets — including port and airport concessions, multimodal transport solutions, logistics platforms, and industrial infrastructure supporting key sectors such as mining, telecom, and FMCG. Project Origination & Strategic Positioning:  Identify, assess, and prioritize strategic infrastructure and logistics opportunities across the DRC.  Lead positioning of the company on high-value projects (ports, river transport, airports, dry ports, logistics hubs).  Structure engagement strategies with public authorities, regulators, and strategic partners. Project Structuring – PPP / Concessions  Lead the structuring of complex projects, including concessions, PPP frameworks, commercial models, and risk allocation.  Coordinate feasibility studies spanning technical, financial, legal, and environmental dimensions.  Engage and manage external advisors across legal, financial, and technical disciplines. Financial & Commercial Development  Develop robust business cases and investment strategies for each project. – Build and critically challenge financial models including capex, opex, traffic assumptions, IRR, and NPV.  Support financing strategies in coordination with DFIs, banks, and internal and external stakeholders. Execution & Delivery Oversight  Drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines and strategic objectives.  Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning operations, finance, legal, and commercial.  Establish governance frameworks, milestones, and performance tracking mechanisms for each project. Stakeholder Management  Engage senior public stakeholders including ministries, regulatory authorities, and state-owned entities.  Manage strategic partner relationships with operators, investors, and industrial clients.  Represent the company in high-level negotiations and external forums. Portfolio Management  Structure and maintain a clear pipeline of strategic projects with defined priorities and go/no-go frameworks.  Define resource allocation and oversee portfolio-level performance.  Provide regular reporting to the Managing Director and Group leadership. PROFILE Experience:  At least 10+ years in infrastructure, logistics, or project development.  Proven track record in concessions/PPP structuring, infrastructure project development, or project finance.  Strong preference for candidates with African or emerging market experience.  Exposure to port, rail, airport, or logistics platform development. Technical Skills:  Strong command of PPP and concession frameworks.  Solid financial and commercial acumen — business cases, investment analysis, financial modelling.  Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects across geographies.  Sufficient technical fluency to engage effectively with engineering and operations teams. Leadership & Attributes:  Strong structuring capability combined with strategic thinking.  High level of autonomy, ownership, and self-direction.  Ability to operate decisively in complex and evolving environments.  Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation capability.  Results-oriented with a strong execution mindset. Niveau d'études min. requis : Master ou equivalent Langue / Niveau : ANGLAIS : Fluent Langue / Niveau : FRANÇAIS : Bilingual