Commercial Director, Power at Recruut Nigeria

Recruut - Our Client is Africa's largest Urban land development company working in partnership with world-class experts, local developers, governments and local communities, we create large-scale, mixed-use, mixed-income, satellite cities. Our developments are designed as integrated live-work-play urban environments, free of the infrastructure deficits of neighboring city centers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Director, Power

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online