Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

PowerGen Renewable Energy is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all. We are a leading renewable utility and grid management company across Africa.

We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model. We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers. With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in Tanzania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come. ​​​​​​

• Prospect for, identify, develop and close new business opportunities
• Create appropriate, productive long-term relationships with key stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Regulators and national utilities in our respective countries
• Promote the PowerGen solution to prospective customers, partners and sponsors through a combination of proactive business development, relationship building, thought leadership, networking, conference attendance, etc. 
• Successfully develop through our Development Roadmap, incl. the required approval gates, documentation, and hand-overs.
•  Work with colleagues to continuously improve our development process, our commercial and technical solutions (incl. LCOE, alternative generation sources, new type of grid projects, etc.), and to ensure a smooth transition into operations
•  Lead, manage and develop the BD team in SL

• Passionate about transforming the power sector on the continent and providing clean, reliable and affordable power to millions of people
• Strong ability to build relationships with governments and power utilities and a clear understanding of what a sales process would entail with such counterparts
• More than 7 years BD and/or project development experience in Sierra Leone
• Strong understanding of the African power sector, preferably within the generation, distribution or retail segment
• Basic understanding of technical issues within the power sector
• Experience developing and implementing 3-5 year Business Development strategies including KPI setting, resource plans, team training
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated experience working effectively across teams
• Preferred:
• Experience developing large MW-scale solar and/or metro-grid projects in Africa
• Basic understanding of project finance

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

A competitive package including annual compensation, performance bonuses, health insurance and professional development. Plus you'll be working with a dynamic team of brilliant people passionate about electrifying Sub-Saharan Africa!

Equal Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, tribe, gender or age.