Who You Are 

• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in Africa
• Pioneer who is excited to work with new technologies and innovations
• Creative thinker with an ability to craft non-traditional and innovative solutions to practical problems
• Can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments
• Empathetic and thoughtful leader that can drive performance within a multi-disciplinary team
• Comfortable with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing, challenging context

Primary Responsibilities 

• Own the P&L for Access’ growing portfolio of operating projects
• Manage new and existing partnerships with local operators to ensure commercial and technical excellence, while ensuring contractual targets are met
• Design, review and improve commercial strategies and processes to drive profitability
• Present key commercial insights and recommendations to leadership and shareholders
• Act as the focal point between different disciplines within the Access team, including Engineering, ESG, Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive commercial success
• Manage Access’ Technical and Operations teams and provide strategic advice to Access leadership team

Qualifications 

Required skills and qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in operating, financing, or consulting on renewable energy projects
• Experience with off-grid generation projects in Africa
• Strong verbal and written communication in English

The ideal candidate will also have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
• Strong quantitative skills; familiar with valuation, project finance, and financial models for renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with project finance legal contracts
• Professional proficiency in French