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Fellowship

Building Africa’s Greatest Network Of Practitioners

The AIFP is looking for infrastructure practitioners from African governments, with at least 3 years’ experience in their countries’ PPP infrastructure development.

Fellows will take part in a unique training initiative with other African civil servants in Paris, France. They will share experiences and learning from PPP experts at one of the leading academic institutes in the world, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech.

Organized in English and French, the intensive coursework in infrastructure procurement is coupled with a placement in a private sector company and/or a development bank’s infrastructure team. Moreover, the fellows have the opportunity to demonstrate to their peers that their abilities are aligned with international PPP best practices by earning the APMG Certification CP3P.

 

Questions about the recruitment for the 2022 Edition ?

For any inquiries, should you please contact Victoria PATHAULT at v.pathault@aifpfoundation.org.

Application details

The fellows are selected after a three-stage recruitment process :

- Application file;

- Pre-recorded personal statement;

- Live interview with members of the Foundation.

How to become a fellow

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM

  • Academic training to understand the role of private sector investment in infrastructure, introduction to tools including Infrastructure Prioritisation Framework, PPP Selection, Project Preparation, PPP Risk Allocation, PPP Contract Management and the Legal aspects of PPP
  • Case studies and workshops delivered by public and private partners
  • Preparation and exam taking for the APMG Public-Private Partnerships Certification Program, led by the World Bank : – foundation level, – preparation level
  • At least 3 weeks of experience in a development bank, an investment firm, utility or operator, asset manager, or private bank
  • On-site visits and side events with key people
  • Attending infra events like the Paris InfraWeek in 2020

 

A model built on true collaboration

The AIFP will provide participating civil servants with tailored training by academic experts and infrastructure professionals, as well as give them an opportunity to undertake ‘hands-on’ learning in a private sector Sponsor Organization.

They will also join a network of practitioners across Africa and globally, to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, insight, technical expertise and on-the-ground experience between infrastructure market participants, in both the public and private sectors.

A HASSLE-FREE PROCESS

The AIFP facilitates the legal agreement and logistical support to manage the risks associated with a program of this nature.

Clear and equitable selection criteria and nomination/application processes for fellows:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years practical infrastructure work experience. You also need to be in charge of PPP in the public sector,
  • Candidates must obtain the endorsement of their organizations,
  • Reasonable command of English (next 2021 session to be delivered in English),
  • Diversity of participants (gender, institutions…),
  • At least one cohort of up to 20 participants per year, growing in scale as the program develops.

This program is free for the fellows. Transport, food, and accommodation expenses are covered.

Shape your career

AIFP fellows will graduate with a deep understanding of procurement, governance and private sector’s role in infrastructure projects. This knowledge will enable you to create better and more sustainable infrastructure, from the strategic planning phase to operations and maintenance, in rapidly growing African countries. You will also get access to the AIFP Alumni Network to stay in contact and share the best practices and advice with the other practitioners.