Job Summary

• The Knowledge & Capability Manager is a strategic function within DREEF responsible for linking the institution’s people strategy, learning and development agenda, and performance targets with its operational delivery model. The role ensures that all Project Management Team (PMT) members across Finance, Technical, Legal, ESG, Procurement, and PUE are empowered with the skills, tools, SOPs, and institutional memory required to consistently prepare bankable, InfraCredit-ready DRE projects. The function also drives the integration of knowledge into AI-assisted processes and platforms.

Job Details

Institutional Knowledge Management 

• Maintain DREEF’s Digital Knowledge Hub (SOPs, templates, tools, reports).
• Codify lessons learned and best practices from transaction execution.
• Ensure consistent documentation and dissemination of institutional memory.
• Feed learning insights into onboarding and CoPilot AI prompts.

Learning & Development Planning

• Design and deliver annual Learning & Capability Plans.
• Conduct training needs assessments for PMT roles and clusters.
• Coordinate training delivery via internal and external partners (e.g., Integration, InfraCredit).
• Link training to functional KPIs (e.g., time-to-output, rework rates).

Platform & Systems Management

• Develop and maintain a Knowledge & Learning Platform.
• Oversee integration of AI copilots and SOP-automated tools.
• Ensure learning platforms feed into performance management dashboards and reviews.

Impact Tracking & Performance Integration

• Track effectiveness of learning using role-level KPIs.
• Publish quarterly Learning & Capability Performance Reports.
• Link training outcomes to success fee eligibility and bonus system.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with PMT leads, Programme Manager, InfraCredit, and donors on capability initiatives.
• Support onboarding with function-specific kits and SOP briefings.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange across DREEF functional units and clusters.

Key Outputs

• Updated 20-Step SOP Repository
• Annual Learning & Development Calendar
• Functional Onboarding Kits for PMT Teams
• Quarterly Capability Tracker and Learning Impact Report
• AI Prompt Repository for CoPilot Engine
• People Dashboard aligned with performance targets

Requirements

• 3–7 years’ experience in infrastructure, technical assistance, or project finance environments.
•  Background in instructional design, learning strategy, or knowledge management.
•  Familiarity with LMS platforms, AI copilots, and knowledge automation tools.
•  Excellent communication, facilitation, and training coordination skills.
•  Cross-functional understanding of technical, legal, ESG, and financial project prep domains.

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Job Summary

• The DREEF is seeking to appoint a Legal Associate to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance, both at the institutional and project level, to ensure the successful development, financing, and implementation of DRE projects. This role involves supporting legal structuring, managing compliance, and mitigating legal risks to facilitate timely financial close and project execution.
• This position is critical to the overall performance of the DREEF and will report directly to the Legal Manager.

Job Details

• Review/assess the Legal DRE Project Development Criteria[1] (Toolkit) and Company’s appraisal requirements and incorporate them into the applicable standard operating procedures for the DREEF’s technical assistance support criteria and methodology.
• Work closely alongside and interface with the Legal counterpart officer at InfraCredit to ensure symmetry of information, knowledge exchange, and alignment on information/output requirements that meet project finance lenders’ bankability requirements.
• Conduct thorough preliminary legal appraisal of potential DRE projects supported by the DREEF, including reviewing permits, licenses, and other legal prerequisites.
• Support in the assessment of legal feasibility of the projects and provide recommendations to the technical team.
• Assist in the development and review legal structures for the DRE developers and projects to ensure compliance with relevant local laws.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to project development, financing, and implementation.
• Ensure that all projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact DRE project development and advise the DREEF accordingly.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with DRE project development and financing.
• Provide legal support for corporate-level activities, including board meetings, shareholder agreements, and corporate filings.
• Ensure that the DRE project developer adheres to best practices in corporate governance and legal compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Manage the preparation of legal documentation required for project approvals, company’s legal appraisal, and compliance with regulatory and investor requirements.
• Engage with project stakeholders, including developers, co-investors, and government entities, to build partnerships and expand the network of the DREEF.
• Provide support to knowledge management activities on all legal workstreams including documenting lessons learned from joint project development activities, recommending revision(s) to the project development process based on lessons learned, and providing legal training and support to internal and external teams and partners.
• Participate in industry conferences and workshops to represent DREEF and expand its network in the renewable energy industry, as well as stay abreast of advancements in the renewable energy sector to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements in the project development process of the DREEF.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and BL qualification. A master’s degree or relevant professional certifications is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, with a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance.
• Good understanding of local laws and regulations related to renewable energy projects e.g., Mini-Grid Regulations 2023, and Electricity Act 2023.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural and geographic settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to sustainability and renewable energy development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the capacity to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills including expertise in MS Office suite.
• Ability to simplify legal concepts and legal documentation.

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