Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in low and middle-income countries. The company develops and advises impact investment funds whose blended finance structures bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities.

Over the course of its operations, Finance in Motion has unleashed a cumulative total of over EUR 5.4 billion toward these goals in Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to investment activities, the funds also provide technical assistance to support investees, foster responsible finance, and maximize impact in the countries they serve.

Since its foundation in 2009, the company has consistently recorded year-on-year growth and expanded into new regions and topics. Due to this ongoing success, Finance in Motion is seeking a

Project Development Senior Officer / Manager Renewables (f/m/d)

• Develop budgets, estimates and plans for development projects including: (i) equipment and construction pricing, (ii) labor rates and schedules, and (iii) productivity estimates,
• Establish, review and hold parties to construction budgets, maintain construction schedules, review work scopes, and review and respond to RFIs, submittals and change orders,
• Coordinate bidding processes required to procure goods and services necessary for all phases of project execution, including preparation of bid packages, evaluation of proposals and contract negotiations,
• Work in partnership with development teams to assure a timely transition of development project sites into the construction phase,
• Ensure HSE requirements are met and procurement policies are followed,
• Drive planning, licensing, permitting, connection, construction and other technical work processes to realize the team’s renewable energy projects,
• Evaluate new development projects, including feasibility studies, grid access and availability review and risk analysis, with support of internal and selected external resources (e.g. technical, legal and insurance advisors),
• Act as primary interface with design, EPC, construction management and other partners,
• Support in sourcing and execution of off-take opportunities,
• Oversee and engage in project site sourcing activities in CEE market and lead land securing/ acquisition in such selected cases,
• Preparation of tendering and management of contracts related to the development and construction of renewable energy projects,
• Manage local partner and stakeholder networks,
• Support and define development stage project due diligence scope of work and budget, negotiation of engagement letters with external advisors and coordination of the due diligence,
• Support and lead negotiations with stakeholders of potential development acquisitions,
• Support the optimization of commercial and technical operations for renewable energy projects,
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with project developers, local partners, subcontractors, authorities, grid operators and technical advisors,
• Support and track internal approval process for development projects and transactions,
• Prepare internal project progress reports to management, and other stakeholders,
• Prepare and maintain development project reporting,
• Travel to sites and stakeholder meetings will be required.

• Relevant experince of project and construction management in CEE (preferred) renewables,
• Project development experience ideally in wind or solar development from investor or developer’s side,
• Deep knowledge of the renewables permitting and regulatory background in at least one CEE jurisdiction is a must,
• CEE language skills with fluency in English is a must,
• Engineering degree in structural, electrical fields,
• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal and project management skills,
• Leadership experience.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees