Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 05, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The global energy system is evolving. A more distributed, smart, and clean electricity network is taking shape, which will displace the monodirectional, analog, fossil fuel-based system of the past.
With only half of the continent connected to electricity, the opportunity to build the energy system of the future in Africa today is enormous. PowerGen is building this future ready grid in Africa, guided by our two-part mission:
Transform the lives of 600m people through smarter power
Build the energy system of the future in Africa
PowerGen undertakes these activities in 4 core countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone), as well as other countries in Africa. Organizationally, the Business Units for each country are the prime movers at PowerGen, and each have their own autonomous P&Ls and Business Unit managers. They are supported by Supporting Business Units of two types (Operational and Revenue), which are based in Nairobi, Kenya. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Spearhead the company to achieve and surpass business KPIs for revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction across all markets
• Lead and architect PowerGen’s core Supporting Business Units (SBUs), particularly our SBU Project Execution (Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, O&M), Customer, and Business Systems teams
• Lead the operational rollout of country Business Units (BUs) in new markets, supported by the SBUs, and manage country BU leaders
• Build and manage a world-class team united by PowerGen Values
• Drive clarity of purpose throughout the company using KPIs, budgets, and effective methods of accountability
• Ensure that technical and customer service standards are upheld throughout the company
• Recruit and develop managers throughout the company to increase their capacity and drive retention of key personnel
• Represent the company with external investors and partners
• Collaborate effectively with the CEO and other key senior leadership at the company, including Finance, People Operations, and Technology

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Ready for a C-suite role at a growing company, tackling a very complex but important challenge
• Strong track record of managing and growing teams, establishing systems and KPIs, and driving both revenue and profitability
• Strong emotional intelligence and a team player – you know how to bring people with you
• Analytical and data-driven
• A change agent: excited about continuous improvement and not content with maintaining status quo
• Gritty and tough enough to lead by example in a challenging market
• Experience working in Africa (being African is a strong plus)
• Passionate about being a senior leader at a small company that is redefining energy access in Africa
• Our Values resonate with yours: Team, Humility, Positivity, Ingenuity, Passion, Integrity

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
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