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  • Posted: Jun 27, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Commercial Director, Power

    Job Description

    • The Commercial Director will be responsible for planning and implementing high quality, cash generative power supply/distribution and generation businesses on sites.
    • The Commercial Director work closely with the CEO, the Chief of Staff, the Head of Construction and Delivery, the Chief Electrical Officer and the in-country teams

    Responsibilities
    Specific responsibilities as follows:

    • Assess feasibility, prepare and implement comprehensive power business plans for each site;
    • Recruit and manage best-in-class personnel;
    • Manage regulatory approval processes;
    • Manage interim supply of power on the ground;
    • Engage and supervise specialist consultants as required;
    • Supervise and assist with the initial set up process of other utilities such as water;
    • Ensure close cooperation with the delivery team during planning and implementation in each country; and
    • Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance Handbook including the Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and the Anti-Money Laundering Policy.

    Requirements/Qualifications
    Hard skills and experience:

    • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in commercial day-to-day management of power businesses with at least five years of relevant experience in emerging markets, preferably in Africa;
    • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Development Management, Project Management or related professional discipline;
    • Effective project management skills;
    • Excellent budgeting skills;
    • Excellent reporting skills;
    • Deal structuring skills;
    • Excellent knowledge and understanding of legal and financial aspects of power businesses; and
    • Electrical, mechanical or electro-technical engineering skills will be an advantage.

    Soft skills:

    • Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment;
    • Team player;
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
    • Good management skills;
    • Good negotiation skills;
    • Good attention to detail;
    • Rigorous and organized approach;
    • Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves; and
    • Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

    Personal characteristics:

    • High energy;
    • Result-oriented;
    • Strong work ethic;
    • Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
    • Desire to live and work in Africa.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Recruut on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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