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. ​​​​​​

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
• 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
• 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

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 

• 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
• 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
• 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

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.