GE Nigeria Vacancy : Energy Project Development-Project Associate

GE Energy is recruiting for the position of a Energy Project Development-Project Associate. We works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. Energy Project Development-Project Associate at GE Nigeria Postal Code: 101233 Location: Ikoyi - Lagos, Nigeria Job Number: 1617528 Business: GE Global Growth & Operations Business Segment: Global Growth & Operations - Africa Posted Position Title: Energy Project Development-Project Associate Career Level: Experienced Function: Business Management Function Segment: Administration and Support Role Summary: The Project Associate maintains project proformas and other analysis critical for identification, selection and development of investible power projects. As directed by the execution director, the project Associate will also work with other team members including legal/compliance, debt & equity capital markets, Energy Financial Services functional teams, as well as GE Energy commercial team inclusive of equipment sales and GPO/EPC relationship manager. Essential Responsibilities: Identify, screen, select and negotiate new project development opportunities for GE Energy Identify, screen and structure business deals and opportunities Promote progress on existing projects, either by supporting the co-developer and/or by undertaking development initiatives as required from time to time Protect GE Africa's interest both within and outside contractual arrangements Follow-up on project progress & budgets and report to team Support sell-up activities on current deals or projects Support in developing close relations with a network of Regional/local banks / financial institutions & Investors and build range of finance solutions Support in originating customer & project financing opportunities and initiate structuring of financing solutions Support the underwriting effort pulling in expertise from the broader CMC team. Qualifications/Requirements: University degree, preferably in engineering and/or finance MBA or Master's degree in a related field Minimum 5 years' experience in similar infrastructure position (Energy) with strong understanding of the key stakeholders, environment including project development agreements, EPC Background in Project Finance/Project development Advisory Deep Structured Project Finance skills required Strong Modeling, Credit and underwriting skills required Experience in developing/financing of complex multi-party Infrastructure projects Strong Project Management and integration skills Agreements, management of consultants and subcontractors, land deals, permitting procedures, project finance structures and financial models Dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active Ability to work independently as well as ability to work well with diverse, cross-functional teams Demonstrated project management and financial skills in cost/budgeting Strong communication and negotiation skills Computer literate (Word / Excel / Power point and MS Project) Proven ability to influence and drive change through exceptional written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated tendency to challenge the status quo and drive constant improvement in process and ability to achieve organizational goals Great presentational skills, able to present ideas in a way that produces understanding and impact Ability to resolve complex issues within specified area Ability to develop and execute multiple priorities and approaches to meet objectives Proven ability to effectively communicate across a distributed workforce. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Desired Characteristics: Project finance experience in power generation Experience in financing or lending activities in the region Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications. Green Belt or Black Belt certification (GE Employees Only). Fluency in English language Solid Knowledge of African Market / Environment. Project finance experience in power generation. Experience in financing or lending activities in the region Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications. Green Belt or Black Belt certification (GE Employees Only). Fluency in English language Solid Knowledge of African Market / Environment. Application Closing Date 10th October, 2012 How To Apply Interested and qualified applicants should: Click here to apply online