Carbon Partnership Development Lead – Carbon Capture – Kenya at AltGen

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or environmental sciences
• Master’s degree in relevant field highly advantageous

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business and project development
• Proven track record in infrastructure project development & project finance
• Experience in building, organising, and developing business development teams
• Experience with or obsessive interest in climate technology and carbon markets

Responsibilities

• Expand and manage a diverse portfolio of projects in carbon removals and green manufacturing
• Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of project leads and opportunities aligned with our client’s business goals
• Evaluating projects based on market opportunities, fit, and technology readiness level
• Defining project concepts, conducting preliminary financial analysis, risk assessments, and project planning
• Assisting in crafting project term sheets and contracts, offering strategic input on project structures, partners, and risk management
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current partners and potential new partners to enhance current projects and develop future opportunities, focusing on green ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, and direct uses of geothermal energy
• Collaborate with the CEO and senior management to establish overarching strategies and resource allocation for achieving our client’s growth targets efficiently, leveraging market insights from partners and projects
• Assist in building and expanding a business development team to capitalise on current and future business prospects

Skills

• Exceptionally strong team leader and player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to engage critically with nascent climate technologies
• Keen eye for project opportunities
• Strategic thinker
• Highly results driven