GENERAL MANAGER//SPECIALIST - POWER & ENERGY INDUSTRY Job in Nairobi / Kenia, Other

We are a global consultancy specialising in developing and implementing good practice in the field of Corporate Governance, Organisational Development, Human Resources, Business Process Excellence, and Training and Development.

Our team of consultants work with our clients to build competency in managing and mitigating all types of people and operational related risks and guide them through organisational and people change.

GENERAL MANAGER//SPECIALIST - POWER & ENERGY INDUSTRY Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a five year power and energy business plan for the group and contribute to the group’s East Africa strategy and its implementation:

• Strategy Support: Analyze the market need and develop/refine value proposition to attract new or fully engage existing clients
• Operational Support: Assess and improve middle and back office capabilities, particularly products, systems and processes in various divisions(e.g., credit department) to meet market and client needs
• Client Relationship Support: Assess and improve capabilities of front office staff who directly engage clients (e.g., relationship managers)
• Advisory Services Support: Assess and improve the provision of non-financial services, particularly those that support the growth and development of clients

• Support investment and advisory teams on specific deals (through the provision of advisory services and training to clients):

• Actively participate in overseeing implementation and management of energy/power based projects undertaken by clients
• Participate in preparation of client proposals for establishment of new or expansion of existing operations

• Develop knowledge center on best practices in the power and energy sector:

• Lead research agenda on energy and power, including to some extent sector reform; Author research products such as presentations and training manuals for staff or clients and reports and articles for the business community

• Develop local and global business linkages between clients in the sector by establishing business relationships and facilitating deals that unlock opportunities and market channels

GENERAL MANAGER//SPECIALIST - POWER & ENERGY INDUSTRY Job Requirements

Education & Qualifications - Requirements

• Masters level degree in power and energy industry and 15+ years of relevant experience, client work experience in Africa or other developing markets a plus
• Demonstrated technical expertise working across the power and energy value chain including subsectors such as hydropower, geothermal, coal, and renewable energy
• In-depth understanding of how power and energy markets function and ability to provide informed insights
• Experience managing complex projects, monitoring programs, and reporting on a project cycle basis
• Excellent organizational and people management skills
• A team player and comfortable working within a matrix organizational structure
• Fluent in English and excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Good computer literacy

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