Country Operations Lead at PowerGen Renewable Energy

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all.

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Operations Lead

Location: Maroko, Lagos
Job type: Full Time

Job Description

• In the Country Operations Lead position, you will work with our Country Director to lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective.
• Your previous work experience in the energy industry will contribute to the improvement of our practices, policies, and procedures.
• We have our eye out for a Country Operations Lead with strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business from an innovative point of view.

What You’ll Make Happen

• Collaborate with the Country Director in driving organizational change and vision
• Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives of the company
• Ensure compliance with PowerGen’s business principles and norms
• Regularly analyze business operations and identify areas that require process enhancement
• Closely manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves investor targets relative to growth and profitability
• Monitor performance with tracking, establish improvements and corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports as well as forecasts
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Maintain and build a cohesive team bound by our organizational Values and Mantras.
• Lead teams to translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth.
• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, ensuring that set goals are met
• Develop and manage your teams budget in collaboration with the Supporting Business Unit Finance team
• Led your team in driving excellence in customer management and experience
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local business requirements

What Excites You

• Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time
• Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence
• A fast-paced and dynamic environment where constant change is the norm
• Working with a young and energetic team.

Qualifications

• A University Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years experience in leadership positions, preferably energy access, community health or a related field
• Ability to innovate and solve problems
• A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues
• Experience and proven ability to collaborate across teams
• Comfort working within a small, growing company with ambitious growth targets
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Understanding of advanced business planning, project budgets and regulatory issues in the renewable energy industry

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: We are a mission-driven team passionate about solving energy access in Africa. In addition to interviews with our team, selected candidates will be required to demonstrate their capabilities through a competency based assignment