• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Renewable Energy Infrastructure



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  
  

Description

Our client business model is driven by three integrated revenue streams:

• High-margin C&I solar EPC and service contracts


• Government PPP solar projects under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)


• Developer fees at Financial Close on DFI-financed anchor projects.

Year 1 targets include:

• 20MW contracted capacity


• Anchor PPA secured


• $10–15M DFI project financing


• ₦1.2–2 billion in revenue


• The long-term vision is to build a continental infrastructure platform across 17+ African markets.

The Role

• This is a foundational leadership role. The CEO will build the company from the ground up—there is no existing structure or client base.

You will:

• Define and execute the commercial strategy


• Lead all major deals and negotiations


• Manage investor and DFI relationships


• Build and lead the executive team


• Deliver a 12-month performance mandate


• This is a high-accountability, high-reward rolewith clear quarterly milestones and direct Board oversight.

Performance Expectations

Q1 (April – June 2026):

• Operational Board established


• 3 signed commercial deals; 15MW+ pipeline validated


• CFO hired within 60 days


• NERC captive generation license application submitted


• ₦250M revenue delivered.

Q2 (July – September 2026):

• Series A funding ($1–2M) closed


• Anchor PPA (10–20MW) signed


• Land secured; feasibility study completed


• ₦450M cumulative revenue


• At least 3 DFI engagements initiated.

Q3 (October – December 2026):

• SPV incorporated; project structured for DFI bankability


• DFI term sheet secured ($5–10M)


• EPC contract signed


• 12MW contracted capacity


• ₦600M cumulative revenue.

Q4 (January – March 2027):

• Financial Close achieved ($10–15M disbursed)


• Construction commenced


• 20MW+ contracted


• ₦2 billion Year 1 revenue


• Positive Board Year 1 verdict.

Core Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership:

• Build and close a ≥40MW pipeline within Year 1


• Lead all major negotiations (C&I, DISCOs, government)


• Secure and execute anchor PPA


• Maintain minimum 25% gross margin.

Investor & DFI Engagement:

• Develop relationships with DFIs (IFC, AfDB, FMO, Proparco)


• Lead Series A fundraising ($1–2M)


• Execute project finance strategy for anchor project


• Submit at least 2 international grant applications.

Team Building & Governance:

• Recruit key leadership roles within 60 days (CFO, CCO, Technical Lead)


• Set KPIs and manage performance


• Drive ≥80% team retention


• Ensure governance, reporting, and compliance.

Project Development:

• Oversee NERC licensing process


• Secure land and complete feasibility studies


• Structure SPVs and manage project execution


• Ensure project construction begins within Year 1.

Financial Management:

• Maintain budget discipline and financial reporting


• Ensure minimum 25% margin across projects


• Oversee financial controls (including interim CFO duties if needed).

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ leadership experience, with at least 5 years at Director/CEO/MD level.


• Proven track record of closing commercial deals in energy/infrastructure


• Direct experience working with or securing funding fromDevelopment Finance Institutions (DFIs)


• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian power sector(NERC, C&I solar, DISCOs)


• Experience building and leading high-performing teams


• Prior experience in aninvestor-backed company (₦500M+ revenue) preferred


• Exposure to PPAs, SPVs, and project finance structures.

Non-Negotiables:

• Demonstrated deal-closing experience (with verifiable references)


• Direct DFI transaction experience


• Strong understanding of NERC licensing and the C&I solar market


• Proven leadership in fast-paced, high-growth environments


• Comfortable operating under structured governance and Board oversight.