About Palladium International

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic growth and direction of the Energy Access Portfolio, developing and executing business development plans in line with Palladium’s vision and growth strategy
• Design and deliver complex energy access projects across Kenya and the region, including rural electrification, mini-grids, solar home systems, productive uses of energy, and cross-sectoral integration (health, agriculture, education, digital inclusion, clean cooking)
• Advise governments, financial institutions, private sector companies, donors, and end users on strategy, policy, regulation, business operations, and access to finance
• Develop and manage multidisciplinary teams, recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talent to deliver outstanding results
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including national associations, government agencies, private sector innovators, and donors
• Lead business development efforts, identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and managing client relationships
• Ensure technical excellence and quality control across all deliverables, maintaining rigorous standards and driving innovation
• Represent Palladium as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and in sector working groups
• Monitor market trends and policy developments to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities
• Foster collaboration with other Palladium practices and global teams, leveraging cross-functional expertise and lessons learned

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in energy access, rural electrification, productive uses of energy, and cross-sectoral integration
• Proven track record of leadership and team building, with experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of energy access technologies (mini-grids, solar home systems, grid extension), enabling environments, and business models
• Experience in policy and regulation, business acceleration, access to finance, and results-based finance design
• Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with partners, clients, donors, and investors
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L management, proposal development, and client acquisition
• Existing relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya and the region (government, private sector, donors, associations)
• Multinational experience and ability to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory environments

• Lead the strategic growth and direction of the Energy Access Portfolio, developing and executing business development plans in line with Palladium’s vision and growth strategy
• Design and deliver complex energy access projects across Kenya and the region, including rural electrification, mini-grids, solar home systems, productive uses of energy, and cross-sectoral integration (health, agriculture, education, digital inclusion, clean cooking)
• Advise governments, financial institutions, private sector companies, donors, and end users on strategy, policy, regulation, business operations, and access to finance
• Develop and manage multidisciplinary teams, recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talent to deliver outstanding results
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including national associations, government agencies, private sector innovators, and donors
• Lead business development efforts, identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and managing client relationships
• Ensure technical excellence and quality control across all deliverables, maintaining rigorous standards and driving innovation
• Represent Palladium as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and in sector working groups
• Monitor market trends and policy developments to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities
• Foster collaboration with other Palladium practices and global teams, leveraging cross-functional expertise and lessons learned

• Leadership
• Team building
• Energy access technologies
• Policy and regulation
• Business acceleration
• Access to finance
• Results-based finance design
• Executive presence
• Commercial acumen
• P&L management
• Proposal development
• Client acquisition
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Multinational experience
• Cultural navigation
• Regulatory navigation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in energy access, rural electrification, productive uses of energy, and cross-sectoral integration
• Proven track record of leadership and team building, with experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of energy access technologies (mini-grids, solar home systems, grid extension), enabling environments, and business models
• Experience in policy and regulation, business acceleration, access to finance, and results-based finance design
• Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with partners, clients, donors, and investors
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L management, proposal development, and client acquisition
• Existing relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya and the region (government, private sector, donors, associations)
• Multinational experience and ability to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory environments