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Ref: RP649-48
Job description / Role
Project Director - Dubai UAE & Mazar-e-Sherif
Key Responsibilities:
- Project managing the development of Afghanistan’s first thermal independent power project (50MW - Phase 1 with future expansion phases planned) being undertaken by the Group near Mazar-e-Sherif in the north of the country.
- Advising the Group Management and leading on all technical aspects of the project development, implementation, construction and operation.
- Participating and advising the Group Management on the selection of equipment, as well as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and an O&M (Operations & Maintenance) contractor for the power plant. Working with Group’s external technical / legal advisers to monitor the contractors’ work during construction and operation.
- Interacting and coordinating with all external project stakeholders on various aspects of the project, including all technical aspects during development, construction and operation.
- Supporting the Group in identifying any other power sector opportunities for investment in Afghanistan and beyond.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of design and engineering experience in the power generation sector. Experience of managing power plants is desirable, though not a must.
- Experience of working in emerging markets, preferably across MENA, Africa or South Asia.
- Strong technical skills in development and operations of thermal power generation plants.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of power plant economics and financial/operational KPIs.
- Masters or equivalent degree in related engineering from a reputable university.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Darri/Farsi will be preferred, but is not a must.
- Frequent travel and stay to Mazar-e-Sherif / Kabul will be required. Willingness to be based in Mazar-e-Sherif, particularly once the project is under construction and operation is a positive
About the Company
More than two decades old IT solution driven conglomerate having offices at UAE (Dubai), USA , India & Malaysia.
An exciting technoprenuerial journey encompassing the translation of value proposition to our valued and esteemed customers . We provide tailor made IT solutions which fit the customers business model in terms of Technology, business continuity , culture and growth phenomenon.
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