Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our client have a strong background in renewable energy projects in developing markets and act as an investor, developer and deliverer of various renewable power assets. They have private equity funds focused on renewable energy projects such as hydropower, biomass and solar across Asia. They are currently seeking a Development Manager to join their growing business in Lusaka, Zambia, to assist in the development strategy in existing and new markets across Africa. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company in a senior level position. This role is based in Lusaka and will involve regular travel to various locations across Africa. If you have the desire to be part of a growing team and have the ambition to further your experience, please apply using the links provided. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience. To help Leap29 find you that perfect job, we need to store and process your personal information. That means that your details will be entered into Leap29’s database and our consultants may contact you from time to time with relevant job opportunities. By applying you’re confirming you’re happy for us to do that! .

Key responsibilities:
• Define, propose and execute the development strategy
• Provide leadership and direction on all aspects of project development
• Establish development budgets for specific projects and lead project feasibilities
• Develop, maintain and manage constructive relationship with stakeholders
• Lead project development activities under guidance of Investment Manager and with support from Project Manager
• Evaluate project/investment opportunities from an investment point of view including site visits, estimation of cost, constructability, generation potential, stakeholder relationship, sector development, evacuation
• Participating in, securing and negotiating relevant commercial terms including partnership agreements, PPAs, finance agreements

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Finance or Law
• MBA preferred
• 5- 10 years’ experience working in a Development capacity in the Renewable energy or infrastructure space
• Development and Construction experience
• Strong technical profile with engineering qualification
• Exposure to energy and renewable energy deals/transactions would be well regarded
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills are required
• Keen interest in renewable energy and investment.
• Excellent written English and ability to write documents to a publishable standard
• Additional language skills would be an advantage (in particular French or Portuguese)
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly analytical, organised and pragmatic professional with attention to details.
• Willingness to travel and visit project sites across Africa..

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: 5-10 years

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