Who You Are 

Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in Africa 

Pioneer who is excited to work with new technologies and innovations 

Creative thinker with an ability to craft non-traditional and innovative solutions to practical problems  

Can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in stressful environments 

Empathetic and thoughtful leader that can drive performance within a multi-disciplinary team  

Comfortable with ambiguity; ability to operate effectively in a changing, challenging context  

Primary Responsibilities 

Own the P&L for Access’ growing portfolio of operating projects 

Manage new and existing partnerships with local operators to ensure commercial and technical excellence, while ensuring contractual targets are met 

Design, review and improve commercial strategies and processes to drive profitability 

Present key commercial insights and recommendations to leadership and shareholders 

Act as the focal point between different disciplines within the Access team, including Engineering, ESG, Legal, Finance, and Operations to drive commercial success 

Manage Access’ Technical and Operations teams and provide strategic advice to Access leadership team  

Qualifications 

Required skills and qualifications: 

6+ years of experience in operating, financing, or consulting on renewable energy projects 

Experience with off-grid generation projects in Africa  

Strong verbal and written communication in English 

The ideal candidate will also have the following skills and qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field  

Strong quantitative skills; familiar with valuation, project finance, and financial models for renewable energy projects 

Familiarity with project finance legal contracts 

Professional proficiency in French