Business Development Manager
Current1. Market Analysis for development of renewable energy project (Solar PV, Wind, Geothermal, Bess, and Waste to Energy) in Eastern & Southern Africa Countries. •Electricity market (regulation, policies, tariffs )•Electricity generation and consumption(Installed and generation capacities, demand)2. Business Development•Identifying projects to be developed or developers with a portfolio of renewable projects, with a view to an acquisition (M&A) or a partnership (JV’s, Equity, etc.)• Analyzing financial information, building, or assessing financial models and conducting sensitivity analyses.•Leading/Supporting all aspects of project development (permits, resource analysis, land, technical and environmental site studies, community’s compensations)•Building relationship and engaging in discussions with external stakeholders (governments, developers, regulators, communities, EPC and O&M contractors, and investors)•Leading/supporting the negotiation of project and financing agreements including Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Joint Development Agreements (JDA), Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) Shareholder’s Agreements (SHA), construction contracts (EPC, O&M agreements), and financing documents.3. Closing and implementation of RE Projects •Conducting commercial, technical, financial, and operational due diligence and participating in the drafting and negotiation of key agreements•Compiling investment reports for submission to senior-level management for their approval.4.EPC Project Supervision( Aluto Langano Geothermal Project-Ethiopia),Kampala Transmission Improvement Project-Uganda•Supervising the installation of electrical equipment and systems (Turbine, Generator, Transformer, Transmission line, Switchgear, Scada, Electrical panels) on site.•Coordinating with other engineers on the project to ensure that all systems are integrated properly and the successful completion of the project.•Communicating project status, issues, and risks to all stakeholders.