Business Development Lead at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Originate and identify renewable energy projects suitable for development
• Lead assessment of project feasibility, risks, and financial viability, in coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Detailed analysis of new business opportunities, incl. developing financial models, building a deep understanding of project returns and leverage, legal structuring, and continuous interactions with internal teams to optimize for project returns.
• Oversee project development activities, including permitting, land acquisition, and interconnection.  Follow the Development Roadmap, incl. the required approval gates, documentation, and hand-overs
• Coordinate with BD, engineering, HSES, legal, and finance teams to ensure successful project implementation
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and local communities
• Engage in negotiations for partnerships, project acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Maintain project pipeline tracking and database, and provide regular updates to management on key KPIs and business development progress
• Frequent travel as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years professional experience in DRC.  Preference for prior experience in business development, power sector, or relevant field
• Must be a driven and collaborative self-starter with a strong work ethic and high-level of grit
• Ability to build relationships with clients, partners, donors, governments, and power utilities and a clear understanding of what a sales process would entail with such counterparts
• Technical understanding of solar PV and battery systems
• Strong in fundraising / project finance, complex solution sales, and financial and legal structuring with an ability to perform detailed analysis and translate it into financial models and pitch decks
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management practices including, scheduling, cost control, and procurement
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite and industry-standard tools such as HOMER, PVsyst, or other modelling software
• Passionate about transforming the power sector on the continent and providing clean, reliable and affordable power to millions of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English