Senior Analyst-Capital Projects Appraisal (GTAC)
Job details
GTAC provides professional and technical advisory services, programme and project management and transaction support to the public sector. GTAC uses strategic partnerships with academic and research institutions, civil society and business organisations to provide flexible consulting services to reduce service delivery constraints in the public sector.Qualification/s Requirements
A degree (NQF Level 7) in Economics or Development Finance. A relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
6-10 years' experience in investment appraisal and/or economic research, at least 2-3 years of middle management experience.
Sound understanding of applied microeconomics.
Sound understanding of economic and/or social infrastructure sectors.
Research, analysis and report writing skills, with the ability to interpret economic policy and its possible outcomes. Intermediate understanding of financial modelling techniques.
Understanding of the Public Sector and knowledge of appropriate legislations and regulations.
Key Performance Areas
Appraisal analysis and advice: Generate appraisal reports analysing the various impacts of specific infrastructure projects, both existing and proposed. Develop quantitative models to assess the expected impacts of specific infrastructure proposals from a financial, economic, environmental and social perspectives. Advice on the technical configuration, costing, funding, procurement and implementation readiness of proposals. Propose alternative ways of delivering infrastructure in an effective and efficient manner.
Conduct research and develop appraisal best practice material: Conduct research on sectors developments, trends and topical issues related to infrastructure. Conduct research on specific technologies that affect how infrastructure is developed. Develop tools and methodologies that promote good appraisal practice. Participate in capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing platforms. Input into policy discussions and advice on future policy developments and their impact on infrastructure.
Monitor developments related to infrastructure development: Analysis of how to prioritise the most desirable projects and optimise the roll-out of national infrastructure to help maximize the economic benefits to society. Research and analysis of factors that drive demand for various types of infrastructure projects, and how that impacts the economy. Develop and maintain a database of relevant infrastructure related indicators for benchmarking and quantification of impacts.
Project Management: Initiate scopes of work, draft outline reports and develop effective project management plans. Interact and collaborate with internal and outside stakeholders on projects. Report on project updates and progress as well as drafting close out reports of project. Serve as a representative on various fora related to projects.
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