Senior Project Developer - Utility Scale Solar & BESS - Africa

EWI Recruitment is hiring a Senior Project Developer for Utility Scale Solar & BESS in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves leading solar PV and battery storage projects across East and Central Africa, managing project strategy, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring financial viability. Candidates should have a strong track record in renewable energy projects, technical expertise, and commercial acumen. This full-time position offers a salary range of $70K–$110K per year.
Senior Project Developer - Utility Scale Solar & BESS - Africa

EWI Recruitment is seeking a high-caliber Senior Project Developer to spearhead the development of solar PV and battery storage (BESS) projects across East and Central Africa

If you possess the strategic vision and technical grit to navigate a project from greenfield origination to financial close, we want to hear from you.

The Mission

Lead Portfolio Strategy: Oversee the origination, de-risking, and permitting of utility-scale solar + BESS assets.Commercial Execution: Secure long-term PPA/offtake agreements and manage the end-to-end process for grid connection readiness.Stakeholder Diplomacy: Act as the primary interface for high-level relationships with government regulators, national utilities, and local communities.Project Delivery: Drive projects to become financially viable and investment-ready, ensuring all milestones are met on budget and on schedule.What You'll Bring

Proven Experience: A strong track record of delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects, specifically within Kenya, broader African, or comparable emerging markets.Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Mastery of land acquisition protocols, environmental permitting, grid interconnection studies, and complex PPA negotiations.Leadership & Influence: Advanced stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, lawyers, and consultants.Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial modelling, project finance structures, and what it takes to make a project bankable for international investors.Why This Role?

As a Senior Project Developer, you will be a cornerstone of Africa's renewable energy transition. You aren't just managing a checklist; you are architecting infrastructure that will provide clean, reliable power for decades. This role demands a blend of boardroom strategy and "boots on the ground" execution, offering the chance to make a tangible impact on the regional energy landscape.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.