Principal Business Development Officer at Rural Electrification Authority

STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

GRADE REREC 4 (1 POST)

Job Specifications

• Preparing Business Development Strategies for the organization;
• In collaboration with renewable energy department analysing and prioritising the renewable energy projects for financing by Development Partners;
• Coordinating the development of financing proposals for renewable energy projects and other electrification projects;
• Coordinating project preparatory activities for implementation of development partners financed projects;
• Preparing framework for establishment of strategic partnerships;
• Establishing and maintaining linkages with strategic partners;
• Appraising financing proposals to the corporation from various stakeholders;
• Preparing procedures to ensure that best business practices are being followed, with particular attention to the development of new and/or improved business streams; and
• Identifying opportunities for new products and ensuring continuous business development.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) years’ of which must have been in a supervisory role in the public service or private sector;
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economic or a relevant field;
• Masters degree in Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economic or a relevant field;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance;
• Keen understanding of financial and business markets;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

In addition the candidate should possess the following skills:-

• Analytical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Negotiation skills; and
• Team player.