Adexen Recruitment Agency – Our client, a diversified African industrial group, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Business Unit, Power – Expatriate

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Introduction

• Adexen is mandated by diversified African industrial group to recruit a Head of its new Power Business Unit with a focus on electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and commercial power supply across Africa.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Business Development – Power will drive the Group’s growth strategy in the African power sector.
• The role requires a seasoned executive with strong expertise across the power value chain and proven experience in developing and executing large-scale power projects, including Independent Power Projects (IPPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop power sector investment opportunities across Africa
• Lead feasibility assessments, investment analysis, and commercial structuring
• Oversee due diligence for acquisitions, greenfield developments, and partnerships
• Engage with regulators, government agencies, and key stakeholders to secure approvals and licenses
• Lead negotiations for PPAs, fuel supply agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Monitor regulatory trends and advise leadership on policy and market risks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 20 years’ experience in the power or energy sector
• Senior executive background within power generation, utilities, or IPPs
• Strong understanding of power project development, regulation, and financing
• Proven ability to originate, negotiate, and close complex power transactions
• Strong technical and commercial judgment
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking with execution discipline
• Deep industry network across the power sector.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.