Overview
CHAI is seeking an Associate to join the team to support project development and deal structuring of blended finance transactions for health.
This role will specifically work on supporting design, preparation, and implementation of solar and other related private capital projects in a number of African countries.
The ideal candidate will bring exceptional Excel modelling skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and strong coordination abilities to manage complex technical workstreams across countries and partners.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with right work permission) or other CHAI program country in sub-Saharan Africa pending Country Office approval.
Responsibilities
Financial modelling & analysisDevelop and maintain economic and financial models to support solar electrification work to:Estimate optimal solar and battery system size based on facility electricity needsEstimate capital expenditures (capex) and operating expenses (opex) for solar electrification of health facilities.
This includes analysing various technology types, fleet sizes, and approaches to operations & maintenance (O&M).Estimate solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) prices under different scenarios (., blended finance structures, contract duration, portfolio size)Model costs and savings for governments under different electrification and contracting scenariosPerform analysis to support project development and deal structuring of future blended finance transactions for healthStakeholder engagement & implementationCollaborate with industry stakeholders such as solar developers, EPCs, O&M contractors, equipment suppliers and private health providers to gather market data, pricing insights, and key trends.Support government partners through procurement processes, including drafting prequalification and tender materials and finalizing agreements.Provide hands-on support to CHAI country teams, offering guidance and assistance in collecting and analysing data, developing presentation materials and executing solar electrification and private finance initiatives.Communicate findings to inform key stakeholders, including governments, donors, solar companies, and investors, ensuring clarity and alignment across project objectives.Project scoping & strategySupport initial scoping for solar electrification projects in further regions: perform data collection and analysis to assess baseline electricity access, reliability, and cost at health facilities, assess potential for solar electrification to address identified gaps, and develop initial business case to support this.Support the development of CHAI's private finance work, including scoping new opportunities, developing concept notes, and advising teams within CHAI on new opportunities to leverage private finance for health impact. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.4-5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, analytical environment (., management consulting, investment banking, infrastructure advisory, or development finance).Demonstrated ownership of complex Excel-based modelling work, ideally with experience in financial modelling of project finance transactions.Experience in impact investment, development finance or infrastructure is an advantage.Key attributes:
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills: able to independently build and maintain complex, flexible, auditable models in Microsoft Excel to inform decision-making.
Experience with other analytical tools such as Python is beneficial.Entrepreneurial mindset: self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments and consistently delivers high-quality outputs.Detail-oriented and structured thinker: skilled at working through complexity and uncertain operational challenges with resilience and adaptabilityStrong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach: able to build relationships and interact with confidence, humility, and respect with diverse partners, including government officials, private sector representatives, and NGOs.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English: experience developing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for senior audiences is a plus.Willingness to travel as required (estimated between 25-30%).#jobreference2 #region3 #region4
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