GVE Projects Limited is a leading distributed renewable energy solutions provider on a mission to end energy poverty in Africa through a business footprint that covers the design, sales, installation and maintenance of solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and rural off-grid or under-served communities across Nigeria.
Our solutions are tailored to reliably meet the electricity needs of our clients, resulting in energy cost reduction, improved efficiency and sustainability for which we have been recognized by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of the fastest-growing private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We are currently recruiting for the positions below:
Job Title: Mini-Grid Operation Manager (Commercial – Up-time and Revenue Assurance)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
What Will You Be Doing?
- GVE currently has 16 and counting Mini-grid installations spread across the six geo-political regions of the country focused on providing clean, reliable and affordable electricity access using distributed renewable energy technologies with a commercially sustainable Pay-As-You-Go business model to rural communities.
- Our micro-scaled renewable energy systems efficiently meet the energy needs of unserved and under-served clients at the most economical cost to suit their income levels on a commercially sustainable basis.
- Revenue collection with very high reliability and near-zero losses is guaranteed with our proprietary G-Vend smart metering & billing system with multiple vending options and real-time monitoring and control.
- Our modular distributed renewable energy solution is effective through stakeholders’ collaboration and it can be scaled to meet specific community needs with directly measurable environmental, social and economic impacts.
The Mini-Grid Operation Manager will be in charge of managing the commercial operations of these mini-grid sites with the purpose of ensuring the following:
- Collaboration with technical operations team to ensure 100% Uptime of all the mini-grid sites spread across the country.
- Manage commercial field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
- Ensuring all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
- Improving operational management systems, processes and best practices.
- Design, develop, implements, track and improve revenue optimization mechanisms.
- Helping the organization’s processes remain legally compliant.
- Ensuring optimal performance of the individual sites financial by maintaining appropriate financial records, usage data, and site performance records.
- Collaborate with the site operator to manage revenue collections and ensuring no revenue leakages.
In summary, the following points represent the key expectations of the management from a successful candidate:
- Ensure all sites operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way. Track and maintain records for site operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events. Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
- Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance. Determines cost of individual sites operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data. Examine revenue collection data and use them to make site optimization recommendations to management in a bid to improve profitability.
- Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for field operations. Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices. Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
- Prepare field operational budgets. Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency to support site operations. Liaise directly with site OEMs to manage warranty repair or replacement services. Order parts, tools, or equipment needed to maintain, restore, or improve field operations.
- Help the organization’s processes remain efficient, legally compliant and without loopholes.
- Formulate long-term strategic and operational objectives for the mini-grid business of the company. Review, negotiate and improve new and existing site contracts.
- Manage mini-grids business expansion, development budgets and forecasts
- Oversee and manage the mini-grid sites maintenance schedules in collaboration with the technical operations teams
- Perform site reliability checks, uptime controls and monitor site performance KPIs
- Liaise with the HR team to recruit, train and supervise site-level staff
- Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site operators/managers, developers, landowners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents. Manage Site stakeholder engagement and find ways to increase the quality of customer service across all locations
- Support the management team in the upcoming phases of mini-grid sites development through making data-driven recommendations based on historical data of existing sites.
- Develop processes or procedures for site operations management, including transitioning from construction to commercial operations. Select, recruit and train site operators, contractors, or subcontractors.
- Supervise employees, operators or contractors to ensure the quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or related field from a very reputable institution
- >3 years’ proven work experience as a commercial Operations manager or similar role
- Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
- Familiarity with the distributed renewable energy mini-grid business model
- Exceptional customer service and management skills with excellent communication skills
- Leadership ability and outstanding organisational skills
- A clearly evident capability built upon a long track record of integrity and professionalism that inspires trust and confidence from the senior leadership team and shareholders; ethics are never compromised
- Ability and willingness to raise issues and drive resolution on topics, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company
- A demonstrated, detail-oriented and principles first approach to problem-solving rather than reliance on industry heuristics. An ability to explain those principles to others with the willingness and objective to prioritize building a cohesive company & culture over the individual functional success
- Demonstrated leadership in high-value negotiations in both win-win and win-lose scenarios with suppliers, partners, and customers, and government entities
What We Offer
- A competitive remuneration, performance bonus and career development opportunities.
- Participation in a long-term incentive plan
- Full benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation etc.
- Amazing work-life balance
- Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals driving global revolutionary change.
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Job Title: Front Desk Executive
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Reports To: Head, HR and Corporate Services
What Will You Be Doing
- We are looking for a pleasant Front Desk Executive to undertake all receptionist and clerical duties at the desk of our main entrance.
- You will be the “face” of the company for all visitors and will be responsible for the first impression we make.
- The ideal candidate will have a warm, friendly, courteous and easy-going personality while also being very perceptive and disciplined.
- You should be able to deal with complaints and give accurate information.
- A customer-oriented approach is essential. The goal is to make guests and visitors feel comfortable and valued while on our premises.
Responsibilities
- Receiving letters, packages etc. and distribute them to the appropriate addressees.
- Preparing outgoing mail by drafting correspondence, securing parcels etc.
- Checking, sorting and forwarding emails.
- Monitoring office supplies and placing orders when necessary.
- Keeping updated records and files.
- Monitoring office expenses and costs.
- Keeping the front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material (pens, forms, paper etc.).
- Greeting and welcoming guests.
- Answering questions and addressing complaints.
- Answering all incoming calls and redirect them or keep messages.
- Taking up other duties as assigned (travel arrangements, schedules etc.).
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
- Advanced Proficient in English (oral and written)
- Familiarity with office machines (e.g. fax, printer etc.)
- Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
- Strong communication and people skills
- Good organizational, detail-oriented and multi-tasking abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND); additional qualifications will be a plus.
- Proven experience as a front desk executive or relevant position.
- Customer service orientation
- Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
- Neat and Professional Appearance.
What We Offer
- A competitive remuneration, performance bonus and career development opportunities.
- Full benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation etc.
- Amazing work life balance.
- Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals driving global revolutionary change.
Job Title: Head, HR and Corporate Services
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO
What will you be doing?
- The Head, HR and Corporate Services holds a very vital and strategic role in the company
- Responsible for the management of the People / Talent management and Administrative functions (teams) of the company as well as management of the company’s policies and facilities management including the training academy.
The Head of HR and Corporate Services is actively responsible for:
- Supporting the development and implementation of GVE’s strategic plans in accordance with the company’s mission and vision statements,
- Developing, implementing and managing all aspects of HR, Talent/ People development strategies that align with the business objectives.
- Managing the administrative function of the company.
- Developing and coordinating corporate systems, processes and procedures to ensure organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Developing and implementing organizational development, training and improvement initiatives.
- Working closely with Senior Management colleagues to ensure their plans are developed and executed in line with the company’s strategy.
- Maintaining proper corporate interactions and compliance with the statutory/regulatory requirements with all the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and internal/external stakeholders at large.
- Spare heading procurement and facilities management.
- The Head of HR and Corporate services will support the executive management team with business planning activities, providing practical and creative input in the development of new business initiatives, the design of current and future strategic and operational plans and will bring discipline to the strategic decision-making process to manage the effective use of business resources.
- The Head of HR and Corporate services should have the ability and experience to motivate and drive teams and colleagues to achieve both the overall company targets and key performance objectives.
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Administration (Master’s Degree is a plus).
- 5+ years experience in Human Resource Management or Business Administration (Preferably in Energy or Telecommunication Sector but not mandatory).
- Experience in Talent Acquisition, Retention and Performance Management
- Experience in designing and delivering coaching/mentoring, learning and development and talent management programs
- Interpersonal relationships, discretion and confidentiality
- Experience of designing and implementing HR policies, HR Information Systems, procedures, offers and contracts of employment including payroll and payroll procedures
- Adaptability and flexibility – willing to work on a variety of projects and perform in multiple roles
- A strong leader with integrity, open mindedness, and rigor to defend their strategic direction and support it with data while considering the position of others.
- An approachable personality with a strong appreciation for people at all levels in the organization and an ability to deliver under pressure.
- An ability and willingness to raise issues and drive resolution on topics, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company.
- A demonstrated, detail oriented and principles first approach to problem solving rather than reliance on industry heuristics and an ability to explain those principles to others.
- Willingness to prioritize building a cohesive company culture over individual functional success.
- Demonstrated leadership in high value negotiations in both win-win and win-lose scenarios with suppliers, partners, and customers, and government entities.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- A competitive remuneration, performance bonus and career development opportunities
- Full benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation etc.
- Amazing work life balance.
- Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals driving global revolutionary change.
Job Title: Business Strategy and Finance Analyst
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
What will you be doing?
- The Business Strategy and Finance Analyst Role is a very key role as the corporate outlook will dwell on the recommendations of the successful candidate.
- Our Business Strategy and Finance Analyst is responsible for developing and driving the organisational strategy, business analysis and financial planning, allowing the organisation to make well-informed commercial decisions.
- S/he will help determine targets for GVE and then prepare strategic plans to ensure that those targets are met.
- The goal involves analysing existing strategies and practices, identifying areas for improvement and developing innovative strategies related to the established goals.
- They may be specifically focused on areas like products development, marketing and expansion strategies.
- S/he will also be responsible for focusing on expanding revenue sources for their company.
- As Finance Analyst s/he should be able to determine the best use of resources to achieve business objectives.
- S/he will be expected to produce regular reports using financial data, and work collaboratively across the entire finance team to analyse business performance and strategy including allied documentation related to the targets and plans to reach those targets.
- S/he provides direction and helps motivate staff to work to implement new strategies and complete new projects.
In summary, the following points represent the key expectations of the management from a successful candidate:
- Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
- Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
- Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
- Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data hence ensuring revenue assurance and blocking possible financial losses.
- Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
- Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
- Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications and coordinating information requirements.
- Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing relevant publications.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Analysing current and past financial data
- Looking at current financial performance and identifying trends to improve overall organisational productivity and diversification
- Preparing reports on the above information and communicating the insights of these reports to the wider business
- Consulting with the management team to develop long-term commercial plans
- Suggesting budgets and improvements based on the above information
- Exploring different investment opportunities
- Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts
- Developing initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of bachelors’ degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting or related fields from a very reputable institution (Masters’ degree is a plus).
- 3+ years’ track record in developing business strategies and driving a business through organic growth using complex data analysis and manipulation techniques to drive recommendation.
- Experience with statistical analysis and financial forecasting.
- Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Abreast of industry updates.
- Strong financing and working capital management acumen.
- Hands-on experience with IT-driven data analytics, finance and accounting management tools.
- A clearly evident capability built upon a long track record of integrity and professionalism that inspires trust and confidence from the senior leadership team and shareholders; ethics are never compromised.
- Ability and willingness to raise issues and drive resolution on topics, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company.
- A demonstrated, detail-oriented and principles first approach to problem-solving rather than reliance on industry heuristics. An ability to explain those principles to others.
- A willingness to prioritize building a cohesive company & culture over individual functional success.
- An excellent communicator, equally comfortable engaging with the executive management team.
- Demonstrated leadership in high-value negotiations in both win-win and win-lose scenarios with suppliers, partners, and customers, and government entities.
What We Offer
- A competitive remuneration, performance bonus and career development opportunities.
- Participation in a long-term incentive plan
- Full benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation etc.
- Amazing work-life balance
- Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals driving global revolutionary change.
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Managing Director / CEO
Job Descriptions
What will you be doing?
- The CFO holds a very vital and strategic role in the company. This position is expected to provide essential financial governance, Finance and Accounting Management, Control and Reporting, General Administration, Legal and Tax services to the company’s operations in compliance with global best practices, policies, systems and procedures as laid down by GVE operational procedures.
- The CFO’s key responsibility is to work closely with the executive management team in developing new opportunities aimed at increasing footprint in the sector.
- Over the next years, s / he needs to develop and position the company as a global leader in the sector offering increased company’s valuation and investor’s interest.
- In addition, the CFO will provide guidance and support and ensure local implementation of the company’s corporate compliance program.
In summary, the following points represent the key expectations of the management from a successful candidate:
- Providing strong leadership as a member of the executive team including strategic vision and tactical execution to drive revenue growth, profitability and capital base.
- Building and managing a world-class finance and accounting team.
- Ensuring a governance structure is in place to achieve a sustainable and efficient operational execution that increases shareholder value and facilitates employee and organizational well-being.
- Accountable for all finance and accounting activities in the organization including management reporting.
- Leads and ensures all financial processes required to support the management and effective execution of the company’s corporate strategies are in place.
- Ensuring proper financial reporting
- Determine financing needs for debt and/or equity financing and responsible for successful completion of financing deals, including equipment/asset financing and lease arrangements.
- Assists in the implementation and/or maintenance of management control systems for other departments e.g. actual expenditure vs budget, product costing system, sales reporting and variance systems, and sales cost reporting. These reports will also be used by the Finance Department to be informed of day to day trends and to suggest potential improvements when appropriate.
- Consolidates and communicates financial performance updates and comments to the Executive Team, lenders, shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Collaborates with the management team to optimize operational costs and improve performance closely tracked by key metrics and performance indicators.
- Collaborate with the IT department to ensure the enterprise is supported with appropriate business intelligence and empowering systems, including the development, deployment and management of a cost-effective ERP designed and customized to suit GVE’s long-term operational strategies.
- Manage shareholder’s returns and payment of dividends as the case maybe.
- Support new business development, resource mobilization, diversifying revenue growth, program quality and impact agenda.
- Lead in the development of costings and budgets for new project development with support from the management team.
- Visit the field and partners to analyse the reports and financial statements and provide technical support to partners and project teams on the effective use of resources.
Requirements
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management or related field from a very reputable institution (an MBA with CFA, ICAN and/or ACCA certification is preferred).
- > 10year track record in financial leadership positions driving business through organic growth with hands-on experience in investment financing and fundraising rounds (Preferably in Renewable Energy Sector but not mandatory).
- Hands-on experience with IT driving finance and accounting management tools.
- A strong leader with intellectual honesty, open-mindedness, and rigour to defend their strategic direction and support it with data while considering the position of others.
- An approachable personality with a strong appreciation for people at all levels in the organization and an ability to deliver under pressure.
- A clearly evident capability built upon a long track record of integrity and professionalism that inspires trust and confidence from the senior leadership team and shareholders.
- Strong financing and working capital management acumen.
- Ability and willingness to raise issues and drive resolution on topics, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company.
- A demonstrated, detail-oriented and principles first approach to problem-solving rather than reliance on industry heuristics and an ability to explain those principles to others.
- A willingness to prioritize building a cohesive company culture over individual functional success.
- An excellent communicator who can comfortably engage with the CEO and all levels of the management team.
- Demonstrated leadership in high-value negotiations in both win-win and win-lose scenarios with suppliers, partners, and customers, and government entities.
- Female candidates who meet the above requirements are highly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer:
- Competitive executive emolument and stock option; commensurate with experience and education.
- Strong performance-based annual bonus.
- Participation in our long-term incentive plan.
- Full benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid vacation etc.
- Amazing work-life balance.
- Being a member of a dynamic team of professionals driving global revolutionary change.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: careers@gve-group.com using “Mini-Grid Commercial Operation Manager” as the email Subject.
Application Deadline 13th April, 2020.
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