Job Description

The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (“the IDBZ/the Bank”) is a national
Development Finance Institution (DFI) that supports infrastructure and development across all
sectors of the economy. Its infrastructure focus is on Water and Sanitation, Housing, Irrigation
Infrastructure, Transport and Energy. As part of its developmental mandate, the Bank offers
financial & technical assistance to undertakings of all enterprises in furtherance of the National
Development Agenda. As such, the Bank promotes the infrastructure value chain, agri-businesses,
tourism, health & education, mining, export-oriented businesses, metals production, and the
manufacturing sector. The Bank’s purpose is to uplift the livelihoods of all Zimbabweans through
development financing.
To effectively execute its mandate, the Bank seeks to recruit the following personnel:

Chief Technical Engineer - Infrastructure Projects Department

Duties and Responsibilities

This position reports to Manager Infrastructure Projects Division
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position exists to provide the basic sector and technical expertise in the Bank and contributing
to the design and implementation of country-specific sector strategies.
The job includes the following specific responsibilities:
x Carries out local and external market sector specific studies and analysis.
x Identifies key stakeholder expectations.
x Studies and compiles information on sector trends
x Prepares and makes presentations of technical reports for the Bank’s adoption.
x Identifies and proposes business opportunities.
x Advises the Bank on technical compliance issues through adherence to Technical Manuals,
Standard Guidelines, Procurement Regulations and by- laws.
x Sets guidelines for the project evaluation by non-technical managers.
x Review/advice on bank existing guidelines and their effects on projects.
x Advises and participates in the overall tender process including company due diligence, bid
evaluation and adjudication, negotiation, and final award.
x Participates in the development of standards and guidelines for internal or Bank use and also
for specific economic sectors.
x Conducts project feasibility studies & appraisals.
x Acquires all statutory approvals for construction projects.
Conducts project implementation monitoring and supervision of suppliers, consultants &
contractors.
x Conducts construction contract administration.
x Certifies Interim Payment Certificates
x Recommends benchmarks for future projects.

Qualifications and Experience

Interested applicants should possess the following:
x Degree in an Engineering discipline
x Post graduate qualification in Management and Development Finance, Project Management,
Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Finance, Construction Management, Economics, or
other relevant discipline.
x At least 10 years post qualification experience in infrastructure project development and
financing.
x Mature, confident, and good networker with experience in building and nurturing
relationships with key stakeholders.
x Experience working in a Developmental Finance Institution will be an added advantage.
x Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
x Excellent analytical skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae by
no later than Monday, 10 June 2024. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered, interested candidates are requested to forward their applications via email to
[email protected].

All applications should be addressed to:
Director - Corporate Services and Human Resources
IDBZ House
99 Gamal Abdel Nasser Road
Harare.