About this role
Academic Fields OR Professional Certifications: Masters/PhD in Finance/Economics/Business/Engineering/Public Policy/Energy or Member of ICAP/ICMAP/CIMA Conditions: -Experience in investment banking, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), valuation, and restructuring is preferred. -International qualifications/experience and recent experience in similar level positions in other organizations are preferred. Job Description: -Provide strategic direction and policy guidance on privatization, restructuring, and deregulation initiatives in line with government priorities. -Lead the review and reform of privatization frameworks, ensuring alignment with international best practices, transparency standards, and investor confidence. -Oversee identification, prioritization, and execution of privatization transactions, ensuring robust analytical and financial evaluation. -Guide and supervise teams (including consultants) in financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction structuring. -Advise on development of governance frameworks, performance benchmarks, and regulatory reforms for public sector entities. -Provide high-level policy advice and lead preparation/review of summaries for Cabinet, ECC, and other senior forums. -Ensure quality assurance of policy briefs, analytical reports, and strategic submissions prepared by subordinate teams. -Lead inter-ministerial coordination at the senior level, engaging with regulators, ministries, transaction advisors, and stakeholders. -Represent the organization in engagements with multilateral and bilateral development partners, ensuring alignment with reform objectives. -Oversee bid evaluation processes and final recommendations, ensuring compliance with approved criteria, transparency, and due process. -Monitor overall progress of privatization initiatives, resolve strategic bottlenecks, and advise leadership on corrective actions. -Provide mentorship and capacity building to team members, including consultants and analysts. -Support the competent authority in high-stakes negotiations, investor outreach, and stakeholder management. -Perform any other tasks assigned by the competent authority.