Project Development Lead M/F

General information

Join our CFAO INFRASTRUCTURE Division !

 

                  

 

CFAO Infrastructure contributes to renewable energy solutions and sustainable infrastructures through renewable energy solutions & facility management for enterprises and for society. 


We are looking for a  Project Development Lead M/F  based :  Kenya

 

Job Description :

1.  JOB INFORMATION
Division: Energy and Infrastructure
Department: Utility Energy
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: General Manager – Utility Energy
Direct Reports: N/A
Indirect Reports: N/A


2.     JOB PURPOSE
This role will be responsible to expand the renewable energy business by working closely with CFAO Kenya Subsidiaries and partners to:

Conceptualize and implement renewable energy projects targeting consumers in the Commercial & Industrial energy sector AND E-Mobility

Coordinate the implementation of the renewable energy related Carbon Neutral Initiatives among CFAO group in Kenya and any other assigned countries. 

 

3.     MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
 

  1. Identify and approach energy consumers in the commercial and Industrial sector:
  2. Develop renewable energy solution concepts and pitch them to customers:
  3. Deal negotiation and closure:
  4. Set and meet annual target installations of renewable energy systems.
  5. Coordinate with internal Technical, Financial, Legal teams and other stakeholders to enable timely and informed decision towards project implementation as per internal procedures.
  6. Make proposals and implement renewable energy related carbon neutral initiatives within CFAO group companies assigned.
  7. Develop and implement monitoring and reporting framework on the impact of executed renewable energy related carbon neutral initiatives in the group.
  8. Provide support to the division’s team responsible for the development of utility scale renewable energy projects.
  9. Provide leadership and support to the division`s E-mobility activities.

4.     WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Internal customers
    a)   Infrastructure Division – CFAO Group
    b)      Corporate Division – Shared Services
  2. External Customers
    a)      CFAO Kenya & CFAO SAS subsidiaries in the region
    b)      Customers/Stakeholders in Renewable Energy Sector

 

Requested Profile :

 

4.     KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
(Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role)

a)      Degree in Project Management or any other related field

 
Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role
a)      5 Years’ experience with at least 2 years in project development and management in renewable energy sector.

b)      Experience in Solar energy for commercial and industrial use will be an added advantage

 


5.     COMPETENCIES
Technical
a)      Accurate data collection, analysis, and evaluation
b)      Preparation and pitching of solution concepts reflecting recommendations from the data collected
c)       Land acquisition, licensing and permitting
d)      Utility Energy regulatory processes in Kenya
e)       Customer profiling and segmentation
f)        Deal closing including contracting process
g)      ICT Savvy with Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, and Ms Word skills

Functional
h)      Negotiation Skills
i)        Communication and Presentation skills (Proficiency in English and Kiswahili language required)
j)        Prioritization skills
k)      Networking skills
l)        Task planning and execution within defined procedures and timelines

Behavior
m)    Love for the sun rays – You are relentless in your pursuit to promote adoption of solar energy to reduce energy cost while promoting environmental sustainability.
n)      Business acumen- knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace
o)      Strategic agility - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods
p)      Perspective - Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future
q)      Technical learning - Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
r)       Quality decisions - Makes good decisions (without considering how much ti