Job Title: Project Finance Development Leader
Job Number: 1518670
Business: GE Global Growth & Operations
Location: Ikoyi – Lagos, Nigeria
Company: General Electric (GE)
Role Summary/Purpose:
• The job holder will be responsible for building and leading Independent Power Project (IPP) development organization for GE in Nigeria.
• Objective for organization is to co-develop 10+GW of power in Nigeria where GE can secure equipment and services orders.
• In addition, projects may entail financial support from GE and Leader will be responsible for assuring that projects are financeable by 3rd parties and reach financial close in a timely manner.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Build out Nigerian Development team. Initial target of 5+ professionals.
• Connect with key developers in Nigerian market. Identify and screen projects for GE participation Prepare development budgets, timelines and structure and negotiate Joint Development Agreements with targeted partners
• Prepare and present investment rational for business and regional stakeholder approval
• Lead negotiations w/ prospective partners on joint development agreements Maintaining direct responsibility for projects in development
• Monitor portfolio and actively manage development spend Structure projects to maximize GE equipment and services pull thru and minimize risk exposure
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent (MBA preferred)
• 20+ years work experience in infrastructure or power development Experience in Independent Power Project development in Nigerian or other Sub-Saharan markets Experience with negotiating contracts
• Demonstrated aptitude in economic modeling / pro-forma analysis
• Demonstrated experience in creative deal making and sales Understanding of Development Asset agreements
• Working knowledge of project development requirements such as fuel supply, grid interconnections, permitting requirements, etc Working knowledge of a project pro-forma
• Knowledge of gas-fired power generation technology
• Competency to work unaided in development of contractual agreements, utilizing legal for approvals only Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated passion and experience driving growth and initiating change Excellent communication skills and demonstrated executive presentation skills
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive
Desired Characteristics:
• MBA qualification Experience in the power sector; familiarity with evaluating legal documentation Experience in Nigerian power sector Understanding of various financing products and structures, including loans, leases, partnerships and equity investments Engineering background or experience
If you are interested in working with the company, visit the link below to submit your open application.
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