Business & Project Developer

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION  

To develop energy and storage projects in Namibia. Responsible for the project support of such new projects and execute those.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or business.
• Three (3)-year business experience preferably in renewable energy business and project development.
• Experience in project development / execution in the renewable energy sector would be an advantage.
• A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

New Business Development

• Identify and research new project opportunities.
• Systematically identify target industries and target off-takers.
• Create and manage contact and business development pipeline database.
• Establish, grow, and maintain relationships with key influencers, relevant stakeholders and potential clients and off-takers.
• Determine sales strategy to secure opportunities.
• Evaluate customers, competitors and other market influencers and ensure competitive advantages.
• Understand the renewable energy market including regulations, licensing, and project financing.

Project Development and Implementation

• Support and lead various technical aspects of the Project’s approval, permitting, licensing deliverables and requirements during the pre-construction and pre-financed development phase.
• Lead tender processes.
• Manage and present technical and financial proposals and solutions to potential customers.
• Review basic legal contracts.
• Assist and support Project Managers to implement and construct specific projects.
• Assist in developing projects from inception to hand-over.

Closing Date: 14 July 2023