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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• (Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role)
• Degree in Project Management or any other related field
• Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role
• 5 Years’ experience with at least 2 years in project development and management in renewable energy sector.
• Experience in Solar energy for commercial and industrial use will be an added advantage

 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal customers

• Kenya Shared Services Division
• Power Invest and ODA sections of E&I Division
• External Customers

Customers

• CFAO Kenya & CFAO SAS subsidiaries in the region
• Stakeholders in Renewable Energy Sector

 COMPETENCIES

Technical:

• Accurate data collection, analysis, and evaluation
• Preparation and pitching of solution concepts reflecting recommendations from the data collected
• Land acquisition, licensing and permitting
• Utility Energy regulatory processes in Kenya
• Customer profiling and segmentation
• Deal closing including contracting process
• ICT Savvy with Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, and Ms Word skills

Functional:

• Negotiation Skills
• Communication and Presentation skills (Proficiency in English and Kiswahili language required)
• Prioritization skills
• Networking skills
• Task planning and execution within defined procedures and timelines

Behavior:

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Technical learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
• Quality decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time
• Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers
• Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of hierarchy as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets
• Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisations function; anticipates where the landmines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality.
• Energy and drive – Has speed and agility: taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, and doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain.