Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Specialist

About the role

Terracotta, an outsourcing company in the UAE offering recruitment, manpower, visa outsourcing, EOR/PEO, business setup, PRO services and corporate solutions, is recruiting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Specialists on behalf of a leading government entity in Dubai. The successful candidate will support the planning, evaluation and implementation of PPP initiatives, contributing to infrastructure development, commercial investment and strategic public-private partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate potential PPP projects, including financial, legal, commercial and technical assessments.
• Assist in preparing feasibility studies, investment proposals and project documentation.
• Coordinate with government entities, private investors, legal advisors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and review of concession agreements, MOUs, RFIs, RFPs and contractual documentation.
• Conduct market research and evaluate PPP models to identify commercially viable opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, performance indicators, risks and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations for senior management.
• Support project due diligence, stakeholder coordination and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in PPP, infrastructure projects, investment analysis or commercial development.
• Good understanding of PPP structures, commercial agreements, risk assessment and project evaluation.
• Experience in contract management, stakeholder coordination or financial feasibility analysis is advantageous; familiarity with procurement, concession agreements and government infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• PPP certification or relevant professional training is an advantage.