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Meridiam

Location:
Kenya, Nairobi

Category:
Energy

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Job Description:

The CEO is responsible for providing leadership to the Company, working to implement guidance, policies and decisions of the Board of Directors, managing a team of 80+ persons, ensuring timely and quality performance obligations under the PPA contract and the financing agreement, building and managing relationships with all stakeholders (KPLC, EPRA, local community, lenders and shareholders). The CEO will focus their efforts on delivering the KPIs (Technical, Financial, Operational E&S, etc.) for the existing operational asset.

Job Responsibility:

Provide leadership to all aspects of the SPV operations and project development
Ensure performance of the contract obligations under the PPA, Letter of Support (LoS), Financing agreements and lead the negotiations of any additional amendment or related contract and authorizations with the client and other public bodies necessary
Build and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including: the client (KPLC)
relevant Government of Kenya agencies (eg. EPRA)
The local communities
Contractors (EPC contractor(s), O&M contractor)
Shareholders and others
Manage a small team of key executives and a team of Advisors (technical, environmental, legal, financial…)
Implement policies established by the Board
Deliver monthly/quarterly written and oral reports to the Board and other Stakeholders
Ensure the preparation, update and reconciliation of development and operational budgets
Ensure appropriate resource allocation and limited financial exposure for the Project Sponsors
Ensure systems and structures are in place for the effective management of environmental and social activities with a specific focus on community relationships and the biodiversity action plan
Identify, monitor and manage risks and report results
Demonstrate integrity and ethical leadership
Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with Company insurance advisor to place and maintain the required insurance

Requirements:

Leadership experience
Solid experience in managing large energy or power projects
Solid experience in managing project finance/PPP transactions
Prior experience in Africa or in Emerging Markets
Proven record of negotiation with multiple stakeholders
Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices required
Must be able to multitask in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment
Engineering and/or Business Management degree required with a minimum 15 - 18 years demonstrated experience delivering large power projects
Demonstrated experience in large full cycle wind projects is highly valuable especially in the Kenyan or the wider East Africa renewables market
Experience with organizations involved in the development of power plants
Strong experience in managing government and utility relationships
Strong EPC experience dealing with IPP projects, managing all construction activities to ensure work schedules, budget, specifications, including quality, safety and environmental standards are adhered to.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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