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Virunga Power was formed in 2011 as a developer, investor, and operator of renewable power projects and rural distribution grids. Our focus is on megawatt-scale rural utility projects across several countries in East Africa and beyond with a goal of bringing high-quality, low cost power to rural communities that currently lack reliable access to modern energ...
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About the Role
The role of the Senior Hydropower Developer is to lead the commercial management, technical planning and development required for megawatt-scale hydropower generation facilities and rural distribution grids throughout rural East Africa. The successful candidate will be driven by the potential for creating large-scale positive impact by electrifying rural areas and will demonstrate solid commercial and technical knowledge and understanding, close attention to detail, and keen interest to expand his or her skills with on-the-job training. The position will report to the Managing Director.
Duties will include leading and managing the overall development of projects, managing a team junior engineers, hiring of technical and environment consultants and negotiation of project contracts.
By nature of being a start-up company, the Senior Hydropower Developer will also be expected to contribute to the development of the company and support the general business needs of the company.
The Senior Hydropower Developer will be based in Nairobi though will be expected to travel to project sites in rural areas within Kenya and greater East Africa. It is envisioned that the Senior Hydropower Developer will work closely with and report to the executive management team in Nairobi.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
About the Applicant
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate would have the following experience:
Competencies
The ideal candidate would have the following competencies:
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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