Manager, Transport Finance

About the role

The Institute of Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) Africa is looking for a Manager, Transport Finance to lead its work on sustainable transport financing across African cities. You will operate at the intersection of transport planning, public finance, development finance and climate policy, turning mobility priorities into investment‑ready programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership on financing for public transport, electrification, walking, cycling and other sustainable mobility solutions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess project viability and investment needs.
• Advise governments and partners on funding mechanisms, blended finance structures and public‑private partnerships.
• Support project preparation, including feasibility studies and investment packages.
• Build and nurture relationships with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, climate funds and private investors.

Required profile

• At least ten years of experience in transport or infrastructure finance, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities.
• Deep understanding of development finance, blended finance, PPPs and transport investment.

Required skills

• Financial modelling