SN Power Africa-Central America (SNP AfriCA) is looking for a senior level executive to join the company’s management team. SNP AfriCA is a newly established company committed to social and environmental sustainability as well as short and long-term profitability.
The vice president for
Key Responsibilities
Overall budget and result responsibility for the region. Special focus on:
Return on invested capital
Cost control
Environmental and development effects based on the measurement criteria established for the region and specific projects
Project identification, investment, building/acquisition and operation
Market evaluation; ensure up-to-date status on all aspects of market development within the region (commercial, political, economic, legislative etc.)
Project identification; build and grow pipeline of possible acquisition targets and greenfield/brownfield projects
Partner development; identify and instigate reputational and commercial due-diligence work on potential partners. Engage with suitable prospects and build relationships
Project development and investment; Coordinate internal and external resources to develop project opportunities to stages of maturity required for investment decisions
Operations and Maintenance; ensure optimized output from power sales and adopt practices based on principles for reliability centered maintenance.
Exit consideration; Evaluate whether external risks, the market value of the owned assets or other conditions call for a reduction or sales of established owner positions.
Personnel and organization
Participate actively in the top management team of SNPA and drive organizational development within his/her region
Promote highest standards of Health and Safety for all our people and those working on our behalf
Hire and develop needed resources to ensure satisfactory delivery of objectives
Source capable resources from affiliated SN Power companies and deploy these suitably to ensure delivery on objectives
Most important challenges/critical success factors
Strong commercial sense and industrial know-how
Insight and closeness to the energy markets and development of advanced market models
Sound judgment in choice of projects and partners
Experience from acquisition activities
Quality and thoroughness in the investment process, with focus on risk and reward management
Communication – being able to communicate complex investment proposals to a wider audience
Application of world-class health and safety standards
Knowledge and skills requirements
Academic degree in business administration, finance/economics or relevant field of engineering
10+ years industrial experience displaying exceptional track record from roles focusing on business development through acquisitions and partners
Strong relationship builder with developed ability to influence key stakeholders
Good knowledge of the markets and the sociopolitical environment for establishment of commercial operations
Structured and with high personal integrity
Excellent oral and written English
Command of French and/or Portuguese will be an advantage
For further information, please contact Per Inge Hjertaker, Headvisor: +47 917 29 682 or Einar Stenstadvold, CEO SNP AfriCA: +47 958 30 620.
Please send your application and CV no later than April 27th 2009 to kandidat@headvisor.com