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Regional Director, Central and South Asia (Remote)

4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bangladesh, India
Full-time
Senior
Business Development
Project and Program Management
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WaterConnect

WaterConnect

WaterConnect develops water and sanitation infrastructure projects aimed at catalyzing investment and enhancing climate resilience, partnering with infrastructure developers, utilities, and technology providers in low and middle-income countries to bri...

Construction & Engineering
Founded 2025
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Description

  • Identify and develop a pipeline of bankable water supply and sanitation infrastructure opportunities suitable for private investment.
  • Build and maintain relationships with private developers, technology providers, utilities, investors, and other sector partners.
  • Screen opportunities and partners, conduct due diligence, and prepare reports for the approval committee.
  • Negotiate term sheets and development agreements in coordination with WaterConnect colleagues.
  • Support project management efforts to oversee project development from origination through financial close.
  • Manage third-party service providers and vendors engaged in project development work.
  • Coordinate with co-developers, offtakers, investors, and regulators to advance projects.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and key performance indicators.
  • Identify policy and regulatory improvements that could increase private sector participation and investment in WSS infrastructure.
  • Contribute to strategic projects across WaterConnect and the broader group as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent related work experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in origination, development, structuring, financing, or advisory for water or other infrastructure projects in South and Central Asia.
  • Private-sector experience is preferred, such as work with developers, investment banks, advisory firms, or infrastructure investors.
  • Proven business development track record with success originating opportunities, structuring partnerships, and building key relationships.
  • Knowledge of private sector participation in water supply and sanitation, including PPP structures such as DBFOT, BOOT, HAM, and concessions.
  • Experience across the infrastructure project lifecycle from origination and feasibility through financial close and commercial operations.
  • Experience engaging and managing external consultants and coordinating technical, legal, and financial workstreams.
  • Track record of preparing projects for and reaching financial close with lenders, investors, and transaction advisors.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure policy and regulations in emerging markets and how they affect project bankability.
  • Understanding of infrastructure investor requirements, project finance structures, risk allocation, and investor diligence expectations.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a small, virtual, hands-on team.
  • Multi-country experience in Central or South Asia.
  • Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental impact.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
  • 15+ years of total experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work across time zones with colleagues, partners, and service providers in the Americas, Africa, India, and East Asia.
  • Ability to sit, reach, see, talk, and hear for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience.
  • Senior-level full-time role within a high-impact startup backed by a larger global group.
  • Opportunity to build and lead a regional portfolio in a fast-growing water market.
  • No relocation benefits are offered.
  • No visa sponsorship is offered.
  • WaterConnect is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Open and inclusive work environment that values engagement, connection, and respect for differences.
  • Encouragement to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

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