Economic Development Manager (REIPPP) at EarthStream

Our client has a current opportunity for a Economic Development Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in REIPPP Bid submission and Financial Close processes
• Participate in Private PPA submissions
• Develop and implement social programmes with Private PPA off-takers
• Develop the ED strategy for each project to comply with Implementation Agreement commitments.
• Sourcing and implementing of SED & ED programs .
• SED & ED budgets, forecasts, and expenditure on all programs for the various Project Companies.
• Preparing of quarterly and to-date Economic Development reports, forecasts achievements vs obligations for shareholders, financers, and the Department of Energy (DoE).
• Responsible for all Economic Development compliance requirements and implementation and Project Company/IPP Office audits.
• Implementing internal controls and procedures for SED & ED projects.
• Reviewing of SED & ED contracts/ agreements/ term sheets prior to implementation.
• Develop the Economic Development Plan (SED and ED) for each project company and ensure submission thereof to the Department of Energy, Private offtaker as per deadline.
• Oversee beneficiary assessments, manage the contracting process, define the implementation processes and oversee project implementation.
• Manage the activities of the Social and Ethics Committees of the project company Boards.
• Manage the development of Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Preparing for and attending all meetings of all operational boards, overseeing Economic Development activities.
• Serving on board committees and sub-committees as appointed or elected.
• Serving as Trustee on behalf of Mulilo on various community trusts
• Providing general advice and assistance to the organization upon request by Board members and/or staff. Providing reports, materials, and other items associated with Board responsibilities and activities in a timely manner.
• Informing the Board of all actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to the general purposes and activities of the organization and to specific issues before the board.
• Review and approve the Trust's annual budget that fulfills the mission and goals of the foundation
• Oversee the work of the Finance Committee in defining investment goals, monitoring the management of investments and adhering to tax requirements.
• Evaluate on a regular basis:
  • The organization's effectiveness in accomplishing its mission;
  • The role and performance of the Executive Director on an annual basis
  • The effectiveness of the allocation of resources;
  • The effectiveness of individual Trustees and of the Board of Trustees as a whole
• Other reponsibilities as requested by the Board of Directors, the Board Chair, or other officers of the Board.

Minimum Requirements

• Legal degree and strong B-BBEE codes background
• 5+ years' experience in Renewable Energy and community management as well as serving on boards or as a trustee
• Have participated in Round 5 and RMIPPP Bid submission
• Leadership and management skills and experience.
• Financial and Legal literacy
• Able to work with spreadsheets and manipulate data for analysis and able to understand contractual agreements A degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business Administration.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passionate about community development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to influence others without having direct authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; in particular, good presentation skills at all levels (including local community meetings, board level presentations and press relations)