CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE AT BORDERLESSHR | CEO JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Borderlesshr - Our model is predicated on empowering businesses like yours to build their engineering team without the risk, hassle or cost. You let us know what you want and we build your team from our diverse global pool of thoroughly pre-vetted software engineers.

Job Description:

We are seeking a visionary, high-performing Chief Executive Officer to spearhead the launch and rapid scale-up of a new renewable energy infrastructure platform. This is a foundational role. You will build this organization from the ground up defining the strategy, securing the capital, and establishing the operational footprint necessary to build a continental infrastructure platform across 17+ African markets.

This is a high-accountability, high-reward role designed for a leader who thrives on execution, deal-closing, and DFI-level financial structuring.

Requirements:

Commercial Leadership & Growth

• Own the full commercial strategy, including the identification and closure of a ≥40MW pipeline in Year 1.

• Lead high-level negotiations with C&I clients, DISCOs, and government stakeholders to secure and execute an anchor PPA.

• Maintain a minimum 25% gross margin across all projects.

Investor & DFI Engagement

• Spearhead Series A fundraising ($1–2M) and execute the project finance strategy for anchor projects.

• Develop and maintain active relationships with Development Finance Institutions (IFC, AfDB, FMO, Proparco).

• Submit high-quality international grant applications to support project viability.

Governance & Team Building

• Build a lean, high-performing executive team (CFO, CCO, Technical Lead) within 60 days.

• Establish robust corporate governance, financial controls, and compliance frameworks.

• Report directly to the Board of Directors with transparency and strategic foresight.

Project Development

• Manage the full project lifecycle: from NERC licensing and land acquisition to feasibility studies, SPV structuring, and EPC contract management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the Director, CEO, or Managing Director level.

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the Nigerian power sector (NERC, C&I solar, DISCOs).

• Deal-Making: A proven track record of closing commercial infrastructure deals and direct experience managing DFI transactions.

• Financial Acumen: Prior experience in investor-backed environments with significant revenue responsibility.

• Operational Leadership: Proficiency with PPAs, SPVs, and complex project finance structures.

Non-Negotiables

• Demonstrated deal-closing experience with verifiable references.

• Direct experience securing funding from DFIs.

• Ability to operate effectively within a structured governance framework under Board oversight.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resumes to: amy4recruitment@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

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Assessment Process

• Application Screening
• First Interview (60 minutes)
• Deal Case Presentation
• Technical & Sector Panel Interview
• Final Interview & Offer