Digital Economist at European Investment Bank (EIB)

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the overall appraisal of investment projects, with a focus on market, profitability and regulatory aspects in the relevant sectors.
• Follow and support the development of the digital sector Sub-Saharan Africa and prepare briefings on key issues and strategic developments relevant for the Bank
• Build up expertise in and tracking of relevant sectors through contact with external organisations relevant for sector policies, R&D and investment.
• Closely cooperate with the Lending Directorates and assist in the identification of investment opportunities.
• Act as specialist for concerns of sector regulation (in particular implementation of European Electronic Communication Code) and aspects of competition.
• Prepare incisive appraisal and monitoring reports and sector, policy and business development papers.
• Advise and follow up on procurement processes;
• Monitor project implementation as necessary;
• Assist in the management of Technical Assistance operations involving the services of external consultants;
• Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office, build relations in relevant area of expertise with key external parties (e.g. international financing institutions, government representatives, local authorities, other institutions, etc.);
• Where required and in full coordination with the Head of Office/HQ, represent the EIB at events, for example regular sector meetings, conferences or meetings with International Financial Institutions (IFIs);
• Provide input to monitoring reports, project completion reports and project briefings to management;
• Provide input to the preparation of sector related presentations for the Head and/or staff of the Nairobi Office;
• Participate in the general activities of the Nairobi Office, including internal meetings.

Qualifications:

• A post-graduate academic degree (Masters or higher degree) in economics or business administration.
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience including market research and investment appraisal, with a corporate, consultancy, research institute or financial institution, in at least one segment of the ICT industry.
• Professional experience in more than one segment and country would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art financial analysis and modelling, including recent quantitative methods of risk analysis.
• Experience with project finance operations would be an advantage.
• Professional experience from working with regulatory matters tied to the ICT industry would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• French language skills considered an advantage