Spécialiste en financement de projet & mobilisation de la dette – Algeria

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Spécialiste en financement de projet & mobilisation de la dette for a finance consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Algeria.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming UNDP-supported initiative in Algeria focused on circular economy, waste valorization, and sustainable infrastructure development. We are seeking a qualified Spécialiste en financement de projet & mobilisation de la dette to join our expert team for this important assignment.

The overarching initiative aims to transform the waste value chain into a circular economy model, targeting significant greenhouse gas emission reductions while fostering green jobs and improving local environmental health. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing financing strategies, engaging with financial institutions, and securing debt mobilization for sustainable infrastructure components.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Analyze and validate existing financial models and business plans to ensure project bankability.
• Define the comprehensive project financing strategy, including debt-to-equity structures.
• Identify and engage potential lenders, commercial banks, and international financial institutions.
• Support the competitive selection process of private partners and facilitate financial close.

Scope of work

• Review and assess existing feasibility and financial studies for realism in technical and economic assumptions.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses on key financial variables across different economic scenarios.
• Define the project financing strategy and map potential lenders and development finance institutions.
• Prepare key presentation materials for lenders and support initial engagements with targeted financial institutions.
• Execute market-sounding activities with investors and financial stakeholders to enhance project attractiveness.
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of requests for proposals and expressions of interest.
• Support the finalization and signature of financing agreements leading to financial close.

Your role as Spécialiste en financement de projet & mobilisation de la dette

• Lead the debt structuring and financing mobilization components of the assignment.
• Formulate the optimal debt and equity financing mix for sustainable infrastructure development.
• Identify, contact, and negotiate with prospective lenders, commercial banks, and development finance institutions.
• Develop comprehensive information memoranda and financial presentation packs for potential investors.
• Collaborate closely with legal and financial modeling experts to ensure overall project bancability.
• Facilitate market-sounding exercises and investor roadshows to test market appetite.
• Contribute to capacity-building workshops on financial planning and debt mobilization for local stakeholders.

Requirements

• University degree (Master's or equivalent) in finance, banking, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project financing, debt structuring, or advisory roles with lenders and investors.
• Proven track record with at least 2 references in mobilizing financing for infrastructure or energy projects, including interactions with banks or development finance institutions.
• Prior professional experience in the MENA region, with familiarity in Algeria considered a strong asset.
• Minimum C1 professional proficiency in French.

Desirable

• Experience in waste management, circular economy, or renewable energy financing.
• Familiarity with UNDP or other international donor-funded project procedures and requirements.

An experienced project finance and debt mobilization expert with at least 8 years of background in structuring infrastructure transactions, securing funding from international financial institutions, and working within the MENA region.

Assignment details

• Location: Algeria
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Finance
• Estimated duration: 9 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Algeria.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.