Energy Project Development-Project Associate at GE Nigeria
Postal Code: 101233
Location: Ikoyi - Lagos, Nigeria
Job Number: 1617528
Business: GE Global Growth & Operations
Business Segment: Global Growth & Operations - Africa
Posted Position Title: Energy Project Development-Project Associate
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Business Management
Function Segment: Administration and Support
Role Summary:
The Project Associate maintains project proformas and other analysis critical for identification, selection and development of investible power projects. As directed by the execution director, the project Associate will also work with other team members including legal/compliance, debt & equity capital markets, Energy Financial Services functional teams, as well as GE Energy commercial team inclusive of equipment sales and GPO/EPC relationship manager.
Essential Responsibilities:
Identify, screen, select and negotiate new project development opportunities for GE Energy
Identify, screen and structure business deals and opportunities
Promote progress on existing projects, either by supporting the co-developer and/or by undertaking development initiatives as required from time to time
Protect GE Africa's interest both within and outside contractual arrangements
Follow-up on project progress & budgets and report to team
Support sell-up activities on current deals or projects
Support in developing close relations with a network of Regional/local banks / financial institutions & Investors and build range of finance solutions
Support in originating customer & project financing opportunities and initiate structuring of financing solutions
Support the underwriting effort pulling in expertise from the broader CMC team.
Qualifications/Requirements:
University degree, preferably in engineering and/or finance
MBA or Master's degree in a related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in similar infrastructure position (Energy) with strong understanding of the key stakeholders, environment including project development agreements, EPC Background in Project Finance/Project development Advisory
Deep Structured Project Finance skills required
Strong Modeling, Credit and underwriting skills required
Experience in developing/financing of complex multi-party Infrastructure projects
Strong Project Management and integration skills
Agreements, management of consultants and subcontractors, land deals, permitting procedures, project finance structures and financial models
Dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active
Ability to work independently as well as ability to work well with diverse, cross-functional teams
Demonstrated project management and financial skills in cost/budgeting
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Computer literate (Word / Excel / Power point and MS Project)
Proven ability to influence and drive change through exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated tendency to challenge the status quo and drive constant improvement in process and ability to achieve organizational goals
Great presentational skills, able to present ideas in a way that produces understanding and impact
Ability to resolve complex issues within specified area
Ability to develop and execute multiple priorities and approaches to meet objectives
Proven ability to effectively communicate across a distributed workforce.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
Project finance experience in power generation
Experience in financing or lending activities in the region
Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications.
Green Belt or Black Belt certification (GE Employees Only).
Fluency in English language
Solid Knowledge of African Market / Environment. Project finance experience in power generation.
Experience in financing or lending activities in the region
Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications.
Green Belt or Black Belt certification (GE Employees Only).
Fluency in English language
Solid Knowledge of African Market / Environment.
Application Closing Date
10th October, 2012
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should:
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