Project Finance Advisor (EPC-Focused) - Freelancer – Part-time

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Finance Advisor to support EPC + Finance transactions for large infrastructure and industrial projects in Africa and the Middle East.

The role is advisory and hands-on, focused on structuring, validating, and supporting deals involving Chinese EPC contractors and financing institutions.

This is not a full-time employment role. It is suitable for a senior consultant or independent advisor with real transaction exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on EPC + Finance deal structures for industrial and infrastructure projects

Support project bankability assessment (risk, guarantees, cash flow logic)

Review and comment on LOIs, MOUs, EPC contracts, and financing structures

Participate in selected calls or meetings with EPC contractors, lenders, or project owners

Advise on guarantees (sovereign, bank, escrow, offtake) and risk mitigation

Support alignment between project owners, EPCs, and financing parties

Qualifications:

Required Experience (Essential)

Candidates must have proven experience in at least some of the following:

Worked on EPC + Finance or project finance deals

Direct exposure to Chinese EPC contractors and/or Chinese lenders

Infrastructure or industrial projects (e.g. cement, power, steel, manufacturing, ports)

Projects in Africa and/or the Middle East

Understanding of SPVs, guarantees, escrow accounts, and offtake agreements

Additional Information:

Preferred Background

Former role in EPC commercial management, project finance, export credit, or infrastructure advisory

Experience working with policy banks, ECAs, or large international contractors

Ability to work independently and give practical, deal-oriented advice

Engagement Model

Part-time / advisory / project-based

Monthly retainer and/or success-based compensation (to be agreed)

Remote with occasional calls or meetings as required