PPP Expert - Public Transport - Infrastructure Projects

- Support Departments in formulating strategies and operational programs for private sector development and PPP promotion in Bihar in line with central and state government policies regarding PPP and in consultation with relevant Department functionaries

- Provide required guidance and support to Department in the preparation of private sector assessments for partnership, and for identification of common work initiatives

- Conduct policy dialogue with other State governments, development partners, private sector enterprises and other stakeholders to identify and address challenges to scaling up private sector development and PPPs in Bihar

- Support Department in promoting sector strategies to facilitate the financing of PPP infrastructure projects on non-sovereign and sovereign basis

- Advise and assist sector divisions in identifying, developing, structuring, and executing non-sovereign and sovereign PPP projects across all sectors

- Provide required guidance and support to Department in development and financing of demonstration projects which apply innovative PPP approaches

- Develop technical assistance (TA) projects to improve the investment climate and facilitate mobilization of private sector participation and financing for the Department

- Conduct industry and market research and provide insights and perspective to ensure incorporation of best practices and latest trends and technologies to facilitate management decision-making

- Liaise with and engage development partners and private sector financiers on co-financing for PPPs initiated by the Department

- Ensure quality of lending and non-lending private sector development and PPP operations and compliance with sector policies and strategies, in collaboration with relevant Department Functionaries

- Promote application of innovative PPP structures and approaches within the transport sector, in collaboration with relevant Department functionaries

- Advise Department on the financial risks in implementing PPPs and identify necessary mitigating and corrective actions

- Act as resource person on financial structuring related issues, including resolving complex financial structuring issues

- Participate in and contribute to internal and external training programs and conferences on private sector development and PPPs

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account international and national best practices, in order to facilitate cost optimization and productivity improvement

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

- Recommend improvements to functional procedures and follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

Related Assignments:

Perform other related duties or assignments as and when required

Qualifications and Experience:

- PG Diploma (2 years full time) or Master's degree (full time) in Business Administration / Management / Finance or Bachelor's degree or higher (full time) in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering

- Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in working on PPP projects

OR

Retired personnel from Government with minimum 8 years of experience (last held position should not be lower than Superintendent Engineer or equivalent level) with at least 4 years of experience in PPP projects

Preferred:

- Less than 65 years of age as on 1st January 2020.

- Experience in projects on commercial due diligence / financial analysis and project structuring / PPP options analysis / value for money analysis / viability gap funding analysis / project risk assessments / bid process management

- Experience in managing / leading PPP projects in other developing countries

- Proven track record of working with state / central government organizations/ bilateral / multilateral organizations on programs of similar nature.

- PG Diploma (2 years full time) or Master's degree (full time) in Business Administration / Management / Finance or Bachelor's degree or higher (full time) in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering from any of the institutes as published under the National Institutional Ranking Framework issued by MHRD and / or QS World University Rankings, as updated from time to time

- NIRF discipline wise rankings will be considered wherever available (like engineering, management and pharmacy in current rankings); for degrees not covered by the NIRF discipline rankings, NIRF Colleges or Universities or Overall Rankings will be considered

Knowledge and Other Skills:

- Excellent knowledge of latest technologies, trends and best practices in PPP including processes such as PPP tender process management, negotiations and financial closures etc.

- Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques

- Proficient in both written and verbal Hindi and English