1. JOB INFORMATION

Division: Energy and Infrastructure
Department: Metal
Reports to: General Manager-Utility Energy/Metal
Work station: Nairobi

2. JOB PURPOSE

This role will be responsible for provision of Sales and Technical Support to Metal related Projects activities both on going and those in the pipeline by:

1. Business development through quality research, pitching etc for energy sector.
2. Project management and Supervision for assigned ongoing projects.
3. Business feasibility study for establishing a JV company.

3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Project Development

1. Provide high quality research and summary presentations on the power sector of target countries, the competitive dynamics in the market or key trends in the power industry.
2. Considering new company set up with a view to an acquisition (M&A) or a partnership (JV’s, Equity, etc.).
3. Negotiations with the government and utilities regarding transformer standardization.
4. Conducting commercial, technical, financial, and operational due diligence and participating in the drafting and negotiation of key agreements.
5. Supporting the local project development (permits, land, technical and environmental site studies, community’s compensations).
6. Proactively keeping up to date with market developments to contribute insight to pipeline and portfolio.
7. Analysing financial information, building, or assessing financial models and conducting sensitivity analyses.
8. Compiling investment reports for submission to senior-level management for their approval.
9. Supporting in managing relationships with developers and other project partners.
10. Participating in conferences and similar events, and generally raise awareness of and actively promote CFAO/TTC’s brand, including building deep relationships with CFAO/TTC’s stakeholders and potential stakeholders.

Engineering/Technical Roles

1. Technical supervision of projects being undertaken by the company.
2. Supporting the EPC Contractor/Sub-Contractor and equipment suppliers to ensure the correct installation of the key equipment.
3. Understanding of single line diagrams (SLDs) of High Voltage (HV) infrastructure in order to identify the existing grid infrastructure and ensuring adhering to grid connection requirements for projects.
4. Conducting technical due diligence examinations on prospective project (IPP and EPC).
5. Reviewing the grid connection study and lenders’ technical advisor (LTA) reports and providing feedback for the projects under development.
6. Technical evaluation and implementation support for IoT-related devices that are effective in reducing power transmission and distribution losses.
7. Supporting the business development team in achieving long term strategic renewable energy business plans and targets. (Carbon Neutral Goals).

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

(Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role)

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• Over 5 years experience in projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD design software.
• Experience in Technical Sales is an added advantage.
• Must be registered with EBK (Graduate).

5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal customers

1. Project Members
2. Corporate Department
3. TTC Metal division

External Customers

1. Government Agencies
2. Utility Company
3. DFIs
4. Communities
5. Partners (Developers/ Sub-Contractors)

6. COMPETENCIES

Technical

1. Energy yield assessment.
2. Understanding of grid codes, grid connection requirements and plant control philosophy.

Functional

1. Communication skills: Report writing, clarity of language and presentation skills.
2. Computer skills – MS Office
3. Critical Thinking
4. Problem Solving
5. Analytical Skills
6. Negotiation Skills

Behavioral

1. Business acumen– knows how business works; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the market place.
2. Strategic agility – Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods.
3. Perspective – Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future.
4. Technical learning – Is good at learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge.
5. Quality decisions – Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of your solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time.
6. Problem solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; is excellent at honest feedback; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers; probes all fruitful sources for answers.
7. Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets.
8. Organisational positioning skills – Understanding of organisation structure both formal and informal, is sensitive to how people and organisations function; anticipates where the landmines are and plans his/her approach accordingly; views politics as a necessary part of organisational life and works to adjust to that reality.
9. Energy and drive – Has speed and agility: taking quick and timely action; seizes more opportunities than others, pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
10. Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidence, admits mistakes, doesn’t misrepresent themselves for personal gain.
11. Planning and Organization – Ability to develop short and long term plans and execute assignments to meet tight timelines. Demonstrate flexibility and stress tolerance to achieve desired results.

Applications close on 19th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.