International PPP and Concession Expert

We are seeking an experienced expert to advise foreign ports on how to make their concession policies and public-private partnerships future-proof. As a strategist, legal partner, and commercial negotiator all in one, you will help us achieve our goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting port authorities in preparing and awarding concessions within the PPP framework: from market analysis to legal foundation and risk management
• Helping to set up tender procedures and PPP contract structures (such as BOT, DBFM), and advising on contractual, financial, and governance aspects
• Contributing to the development of regulations, ownership, operational allocation, and commercial viability within PPP models
• Analyzing investment opportunities and performing financial modeling as a basis for PPP decisions
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including government agencies, private partners, and investors
• Maintaining relationships with public institutions (such as port authorities and local governments)
• Representing PoABI in projects and regions, building a network, and identifying new commercial opportunities

You will be based in Antwerp, but will work regularly abroad. The assignments are short-term and mainly take place outside Europe, averaging 1 week per month abroad.

We are Port of Antwerp-Bruges International, a subsidiary of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, specialized in global port development projects and harbor-related consultancy in regions such as the Middle East, India, Africa, Brazil, and Southeast Asia. We are also active as co-shareholders of the Duqm Port in Oman and Porto do Açu in Brazil, and manage the Cotonou Port in Benin.

We collaborate with strategic partners to achieve our objectives and support the activities of APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center, an international training center that focuses on knowledge transfer in the port and maritime sector.

Becoming part of our team means receiving a competitive salary and extralegal benefits, including compensation for business trips abroad, hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, pension plan, eco-, sports-, and culture cheques, a company car or an annual mobility budget.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, economics, maritime transport, business sciences) or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in concession management, public-private partnerships, or port development, with expertise in regulatory and legislative frameworks related to PPPs
• Familiarity with concession models (landlord, leasehold, BOT, DBFM) and the legal and financial structures behind PPP projects
• Experience in stakeholder management, including government agencies, private partners, and investors, with project management skills being an added advantage
• The ability to translate complex information into clear language, both verbally and in writing, across cultures and levels
• Fluency in Dutch, French, and English (spoken and written)
• An analytical, diplomatic, and commercially-minded approach, with strong organizational skills

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and motivation letter as soon as possible.

The selection process will consist of an initial meeting and a case discussion.