Country Manager - Guinea - Hydropower
Country Manager - Guinea - Hydropower
- Location: Conakry, Guinea
- Sector: Renewable Energy / Hydropower
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Start Date: ASAP
Recruiting on behalf of a leading international energy developer
Are you ready to lead the delivery of one of Guinea's most significant infrastructure projects? We are seeking an experienced Country Manager to oversee the construction and execution of a major hydropower project in Guinea. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure development in emerging markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all in-country operations related to the hydropower project, from construction through to commissioning.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project company, government authorities, contractors, and local stakeholders.
- Oversee compliance with local regulations, environmental and social standards, and international best practices.
- Manage local teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Represent the project in high-level meetings with ministries, regulators, and community leaders.
- Ensure alignment with corporate ESG goals and community engagement strategies.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Strong understanding of hydropower construction, EPC contracts, and project finance frameworks.
- Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Background in engineering, project management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Why Apply?
- Be part of a transformative renewable energy project with long-term national impact.
- Work with a globally respected developer committed to sustainability and local development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, with relocation support if required.
Interested?
Apply online or send your CV or reach out confidentially to Deji at EWI Recruitment: [email protected]
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.
Country Manager - Guinea - Hydropower
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