Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Management, Business, or a related field.

• 7–12 years of experience in large-scale renewable energy project development, with at least 3–5 projects above 50MW+MWh advanced to financial close

• Experience working in African or emerging markets on utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.

• Familiarity with project financial modeling and investment readiness processes.

• Experience in managing community and government stakeholder relationships

• Lead site identification, feasibility studies, and land acquisition strategies for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

• Manage the permitting process, securing environmental, land use, and regulatory approvals.

• Drive PPA/offtake processes, including structuring and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and offtake arrangements to secure long-term revenue streams.

• Lead grid interconnection processes, including applications, studies, and utility negotiations.

• Engage with local communities and stakeholders to build trust, manage expectations, and resolve issues proactively.

• Oversee financial modeling to assess project viability, working closely with the Investments team.

• Prepare and manage development budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Work with Engineering and Implementation teams to align technical design with development requirements.

• Support EPC tender preparation by ensuring development data and permitting conditions are captured accurately.

• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle.

• Maintain up-to-date reporting on project status and development pipeline health.

• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, utilities, and other strategic partners to facilitate project progress.

• Manage consultants and service providers supporting technical studies, environmental and social assessments, and permitting.