Project Development Director
Our client has earned a reputation of successful project
execution in one of the most challenging and yet most critical infrastructure
sectors. On behalf of our client, we seek to recruit a DIRECTOR
OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT to bring new sanitation
projects to financial close. The Director of Project Development will lead the
replication from prototype to scale and lead the company to focus more on
project development. This role will bring together key partners to ensure new
sanitation projects achieve financial close.
Project Manager
Research & Business Development Manager
HR Consultant
Job Description:
Our client, is a social enterprise involved in developing an
innovative model for waste-to-energy sanitation services. They partner with
local government to deploy treatment plants that process human waste into
firewood substitutes to preserve resources and prevent environmental
degradation from untreated human waste. Our client currently has three
operational treatment sites and is actively expanding across East Africa to
help numerous communities have access to modern and environmentally friendly sanitation
infrastructure.
This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer
working alongside the Partnerships, Fundraising and Engineering teams to bring
new projects to financial close. This role will also work closely with the Business
Operations team in transitioning from financial close to construction. This
role has the opportunity to be a key thought leader on shaping how project
development in sanitation infrastructure is done for developing markets.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy
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Lead and advise the project
development team and advise on company strategy.
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Advise on energy product offtake
strategy with industrial fuel buyers.
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Create engagement strategy with
government on renewable fuel products.
Project Development
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Lead early and late stage projects at
any development stage to reach financial close.
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Develop project’s optimal capital
structure and – Identify financing barriers and develop creative solutions
around them.
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Evaluate and help structure pay for
success, output based aid, concession, tariff, and joint-venture agreement
financing and partnership models.
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Advise on project risk allocation and
legal agreements including partnership structures, construction and design
contracts, and O&M contracts.
Financing & Market
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Support fundraising processes from
both private sector investors and development finance institutions.
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Build and reviewing bankable project
finance models and drafting of investment memorandums.
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Conduct market assessment and
analysis; including review of integrated resource plans and national renewable
energy policies.
Qualifications:
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Relevant Degree.
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A minimum of 4 years of experience in
one of the following –
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Project finance team of top-tier
investment or commercial bank or project finance experience as a strategy
consultant.
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An asset manager investing in energy
or infrastructure.
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Experience working with development
finance institutions, such as IFC, FMO, AfDB, OPIC, etc, is critical.
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A minimum of 2 years of experience as
a project developer (clean energy or infrastructure project developer
preferred) with sizable project portfolio.
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Experience working with a big
philanthropy.
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Experience working with governments
in developing markets.
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A critical and creative thinker,
current on global events, who is intellectually stimulated to work at the
confluence of energy and sanitation, geo-politics, economics, and the
environment.
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Excellent analytical ability and
discipline, ability to think clearly and communicate effectively, and drive
company strategy.
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Eager to create systems from scratch
and educate a team on industry best practices.
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Comfortable with a start-up
environment, with multiple priorities and quick timelines.
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Able to live and work in Naivasha,
Kenya for minimum 2 years.
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How To Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants to send their application
and detailed CV, indicating current and expected remuneration to recruitment@amsol.co.ke, explicitly indicating the position in the email subject line,
by 15th September 2019.
Project Manager
Job Description:
Our client is a social enterprise that provides cost-effective
sanitation services to help realize sustainability in urbanizing communities,
and are dedicated to improving overall health, dignity, and the environment by
transforming waste into an eco-friendly fuel.
Our client is currently expanding its treatment plant, and will
be expanding to many different sites across Kenya in the near future. On behalf
of our client, we seek to recruit an experienced PROJECT
MANAGER to lead the construction and
commissioning of the new expansion human waste treatment plant in Kenya. The
Project Manager will also transition from successful delivery of the current
project to develop and lead a new division as a project coordinator, complete
with the strategy, team, systems, and approaches required to deliver upcoming
portfolio of infrastructure projects.
This role will report to the Chief Operations Office and have
significant interface and inter-dependent working relationships with the
Operations, HR and Finance teams to construct and commission new treatment
plants. This role will also work closely with the Business Development team at
the start of projects to ensure smooth transition from the Project Development
Phase (including concept design and financial approval) to the Delivery Phase
(construction and commissioning).
Key Responsibilities:
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Technical project management: Project Manager focused on delivery of a feces-to-fuel treatment
plant:
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Accountability for the Delivery
Phase: including procurement, contract development and award, construction, and
commissioning.
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Responsibility for all aspects of the
project, including internal reporting, budget controls, quality assurance,
schedule, contract administration, contractor management, commissioning
management, etc.
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Management: leading needed staff to reach successful project delivery:
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Engaging and managing all required
resources (e.g. Quantity Surveyor, Engineer, Site Manager, Clerk of the Works,
etc) to successfully deliver the project.
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Managing internal staff (including any
required commissioning personnel) on a new Projects Team.
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Coordinating with other staff to
ensure project success.
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Strategy Creation: After the successful delivery of the first infrastructure
project, this role will expand to influence more of the strategic plan across
the enterprise:
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Develop and implement the required
Project Controls (e.g. reports, budget and schedule management tools,
contracts, etc) for usage in future projects.
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Advising on expansion strategy and
Project Development from a Project Management perspective.
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Provide material input to a detailed
plan guiding the enterprise’s vision of providing safely managed sanitation to
over 1 million people in the next 7 years.
Qualifications:
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Degree in Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
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Project Management certification.
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Delivered more than two
infrastructure projects with values greater than $1m USD.
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A minimum of 10 years working on
construction of infrastructure projects.
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A minimum of 7 years working in East
Africa, Kenya preferred.
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Industry experience in water,
wastewater, sanitation, energy, or manufacturing.
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Experience leading tendering for
infrastructure projects.
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Experience leading operations or
commissioning.
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Community relations experience.
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Contract administration and
negotiations experience.
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Competency in Swahili.
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Experience working in a
resource-constrained environment.
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Experience with various contracting
methods.
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Willing to create systems from
scratch and educate a team on industry best practices.
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Comfortable with a start-up
environment, with multiple priorities and quick timelines.
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Eager to live and work in Naivasha,
Kenya for minimum 2 years.
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A constant will to learn and improve.
How To Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants to send their application and
detailed CV, indicating current and expected remuneration to recruitment@amsol.co.ke, explicitly indicating the position in the email subject line,
by 08th September 2019.
Research & Business Development Manager
Africa Management Solutions Limited is a fast management
consulting company with a very high paced dynamic working environment. The
deadlines are many and very short.
Job Description:
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Develop new business relationships,
generate and negotiate new income to meet agreed monthly targets
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Spend much of the time working
independently out of the office.
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Actively and successfully manage the
sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; proposal writing, solution
pitch; negotiation; close; handover to the account management team
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Manage and maintain a sales pipeline
ensuring all sales administration is current
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Create and be accountable for client
proposals, contracts and any further documentation, following laid down
procedure
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Ensure the company remains
proactive and responsive to prospective clients
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Develop and manage company
communication/advertising plans
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Develop awareness of the company
through all its communication channels (newsletters, etc)
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Public relations (attend business
events, be a member of relevant networking associations, etc)
Qualifications:
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Be a graduate, preferably with a
master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or equivalent
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Have a detailed knowledge of
consulting business operations and have worked as a business development
manager or equivalent position.
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Possess good communication and
interpersonal skills and be a confident negotiator able to close deals
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Be able to work under pressure in a
dynamic environment demonstrating excellent organizational and time management
skills
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Flexible, self-motivated and can coordinate
several simultaneous projects.
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Able to Network with businesspeople,
attend workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in
the marketplace
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KPI driven and a Go getter
HR Consultant
Responsibilities:
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Undertake Training, General HR
Support services, outsourcing and Search solutions to new and existing
clients
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Prepare and submit plans and periodic
progress reports to the Managing Director and monitor performance to ensure
budget achievement.
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Develop new clients in the designated
industry sector or discipline and secure job orders from new and existing
clients.
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Achieve revenue, profit and number of
placement targets month on month basis.
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Stay focused on KPIs.
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Stay abreast of competition
activities, industry practices and opportunities in the market.
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Build strategic relationships with
key clients.
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Develop and maintain an effective
database and tracking system for Candidates
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Develop new and improve already
existing HR and Management Solutions offered by the company
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Develop and adhere to approved
policies and procedures.
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Carry out any other duties as
assigned
Qualifications:
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
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Good in English: speak, read and write additional languages eg. French, added
advantage
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Multi tasking capability and ability
to work independently on a task and result basis with everyone
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Should be very proficient with
Microsoft Outlook, & MS Office (Word, Excel, PPTs)
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Street smart, Go-getter and dynamic
with a good positive attitude, strong commitment, perseverance to complete the
task on hand within the time frame and as per the defined process and expected
standards
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Excellent inter personal skills and
ability to develop and maintain strong relationship with staff, external
agencies, etc
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Ability to work well with all other
internal stakeholders within the organization
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At least 2 years in a HR/ Management/
Office Administration related environment.
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Excellent English Communications
skills, Sales skills, self driven and highly motivated.
HR Internship (3 Posts)
Africa Management Solutions Limited
is management consulting company with a very high paced dynamic working
environment. The deadlines are many and very short.
We are looking for highly motivated
young minds keen to start off a career in Human Resources Management. The ideal
candidate must be willing to work long hours in situations that require high
intelligence levels, perseverance, tenacity and self-confidence.
Responsibilities:
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Undertake General HR duties
supporting various clients with assigned HR related work
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Undertake multiple HR related data
entry jobs
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Develop and maintain an effective
database and tracking system for clients and Candidates
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Develop and adhere to approved
policies and procedures.
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Carry out any other duties as
assigned
Qualifications:
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
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Innovative and ability to think
outside the box
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Good in English: speak, read and write additional languages eg. French, added
advantage
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Multi tasking capability and ability
to work independently on a task and result basis with everyone
·
Should be very proficient with
Microsoft Outlook, & MS Office (Word, Excel, PPTs)
·
Street smart, Go-getter and dynamic
with a good positive attitude, strong commitment, perseverance to complete the
task on hand within the time frame and as per the defined process and expected
standards
·
Presentable with Excellent inter
personal skills and ability to develop and maintain strong relationship with
staff, external audiences, etc
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Ability to work well with all other
internal stakeholders within the organization
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At least a bachelors degree in any
field
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At least 6 months in a HR/
Management/ Office Administration related environment.
How To Apply:
Applications to victor@amsol.co.ke attaching your ID, CV,
O- level Certificate and Passport Photo. Applications will be processed as they
are received.
