Careers

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Purpose of Role

The CFO is responsible for leading the financial management, governance, and reporting functions of Novaris Power, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and donor/DFI requirements. This role safeguards financial integrity, supports project financing, and ensures robust treasury management across HoldCo and SPVs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IFRS-compliant consolidated and SPV-level accounts
• Lead annual audits for HoldCo and all SPVs; manage auditor and regulator relationships
• Implement treasury policies, bank mandates, and DSRA compliance across SPVs
• Manage donor/DFI reporting obligations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for projects and corporate
• Structure and negotiate project financing, equity, and debt arrangements
• Manage statutory compliance: FIRS, VAT, CIT, PenCom, NHIS, WHT
• Lead investor reporting and prepare financial dashboards for the Board
• Lead financial modelling, scenario planning, and FX risk management
• Oversee payroll, tax, pensions, and statutory compliance

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification: ACA/ACCA qualified accountant
• Experience: 7–10 years' experience in finance, with strong exposure to infrastructure, energy, or project finance
• Proven experience in donor/DFI reporting and financial close
• Strong treasury, cashflow management, and FX risk management experience
• Proven experience with IFRS, audits, and working with DFIs
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Key Attributes

• High integrity and independence
• Excellent communication and Board-level presentation skills
• Detail-oriented, disciplined, and deadline-driven
• Strong treasury, cashflow, and reporting discipline

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work on impactful, innovative projects transforming communities
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Dynamic, mission-driven team environment
• Hybrid/flexible work arrangements where applicable

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Purpose of Role

The O&M Lead ensures the technical reliability, safety, and performance of Novaris Power's mini-grid assets, safeguarding uptime, efficiency, and compliance with technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement O&M strategies across projects
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance schedules
• Supervise SPV technicians and ensure proper training
• Monitor system performance (PV panels, batteries, smart meters)
• Ensure HSE compliance and reporting
• Provide technical reporting to investors, lenders, and regulators
• Lead technical standards for design, commissioning, and O&M
• Ensure compliance with NERC/SON/NESREA technical standards
• Provide reporting for DSRA, uptime, and outages

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.Eng Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: 5–8 years' experience in solar or power plant O&M
• HSE certification preferred
• Strong diagnostic and technical reporting skills

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in challenging field conditions

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to lead technical operations across multiple innovative projects
• Professional development and technical training opportunities
• Dynamic, mission-driven team environment
• Company vehicle and field allowances

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Purpose of Role

The Project Development Manager drives the development of mini-grid projects from pipeline origination through feasibility, permitting, structuring, and financial close, ensuring Novaris maintains a leading project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site identification, feasibility studies, and SPV formation
• Coordinate exclusivity agreements, land leases, and permits
• Manage Stage-Gate process for project approvals
• Prepare donor/REA/DFI submissions (OBCs, proposals, reports)
• Liaise with technical, financial, and legal teams to ensure bankable projects
• Manage relationships with local authorities and regulators
• Coordinate with technical, finance, community, and legal teams
• Track project milestones and ensure compliance with Stage-Gates

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related field
• Experience: 5–8 years' experience in energy/infrastructure project development
• Knowledge of Nigerian energy regulation and donor frameworks
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with structured approach
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking ability
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to lead groundbreaking renewable energy projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment
• Performance-based incentives

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Purpose of Role

The Project Development Manager drives the development of hydropower projects from pipeline origination through feasibility, permitting, structuring, and financial close, ensuring Novaris maintains a leading project pipeline in the hydro sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site identification, feasibility studies, and SPV formation for hydro projects
• Coordinate exclusivity agreements, land leases, and permits
• Manage Stage-Gate process for project approvals
• Prepare donor/REA/DFI submissions (OBCs, proposals, reports)
• Liaise with technical, financial, and legal teams to ensure bankable projects
• Manage relationships with local authorities and regulators
• Coordinate hydrological studies and environmental impact assessments
• Track project milestones and ensure compliance with Stage-Gates

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or related field
• Experience: 5–8 years' experience in energy/infrastructure project development, preferably with hydro experience
• Knowledge of Nigerian energy regulation and donor frameworks
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of hydrological and environmental studies preferred

Key Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with structured approach
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking ability
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage complex, long-term development cycles

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to lead utility-scale hydropower projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment
• Performance-based incentives

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Purpose of Role

This role ensures Novaris builds trust and strong relationships with host communities, secures social licence, and delivers measurable socio-economic benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community profiling, enumeration, and surveys
• Build trust with chiefs, elders, youth, and women's groups
• Manage productive use programmes (cold storage, irrigation, agro-processing)
• Monitor and report on socio-economic impact to donors and investors
• Support exclusivity agreements and land tenure arrangements
• Build relationships with chiefs, women/youth groups, and cooperatives
• Manage productive use pilots (mills, cold storage, irrigation)
• Report social impact to donors/investors

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in social sciences, development studies, or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years' field experience in rural electrification or community development
• Field experience in rural electrification/livelihood programmes
• Fluency in local languages an advantage
• Excellent facilitation and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication in local languages

Key Attributes

• Empathy, diplomacy, and resilience
• Passion for inclusive, sustainable development
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to make direct impact on community development
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Field allowances and transportation support

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Purpose of Role

This role ensures Novaris Power operates within the law, maintains sound corporate governance, and protects its interests in all contracts and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary: maintain statutory registers, file CAC annual returns, prepare Board minutes and resolutions
• Ensure compliance with NERC Mini-Grid Regulations 2016, REA grant agreements, and NESREA environmental requirements
• Draft and review contracts (leases, exclusivity agreements, EPC, O&M, shareholder agreements)
• Maintain a compliance calendar across HoldCo and SPVs (corporate, tax, energy, labour)
• Provide legal advice to management and the Board
• Ensure adherence to ESG principles, anti-corruption policies, AML/KYC compliance
• Manage compliance calendar (tax, NERC, REA, NESREA)
• Advise on risk management, ESG, and dispute resolution
• Ensure integrity of governance documents (resolutions, mandates)

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: LL.B, BL (qualified Nigerian lawyer)
• Experience: Minimum 5-8 years' experience in corporate/commercial law
• Experience with infrastructure/energy projects preferred
• ICSAN qualification (Chartered Secretary) an advantage
• Company Secretary certification (ICSAN) ideal

Key Attributes

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Excellent organisational and governance mindset
• Integrity and confidentiality in sensitive matters
• Attention to detail and regulatory awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to shape corporate governance in a growing energy company
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Dynamic, mission-driven team environment
• Direct interface with Board and senior management

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Purpose of Role

The Site Operations Technician (Lead) is responsible for ensuring the optimal operation, performance, and sustainability of the solar mini-grid and its distribution network. The role combines hands-on technical operations, customer service, basic financial administration, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

A. Technical Operations

• Operate and maintain solar PV, inverter, and battery storage systems
• Conduct daily system monitoring (PV generation, BESS SOC, voltage, frequency, load profiles)
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance
• Diagnose and resolve system faults, escalating complex issues
• Maintain technical logs, maintenance schedules, and asset registers
• Ensure HSE, electrical safety, and REA/NERC mini-grid standards compliance

B. Commercial & Customer Management

• Manage customer connections, metering, and service activation
• Oversee energy sales through SuperNova Platform
• Conduct daily revenue reconciliation and payment monitoring
• Handle customer complaints and service requests professionally
• Support customer education and productive use initiatives

C. Finance & Administration

• Record daily financial transactions accurately
• Maintain transparent bookkeeping using Sage or Novaris templates
• Prepare monthly financial summaries and cash reconciliation
• Support audits and compliance (PAYE, VAT, WHT, pension)
• Track operational budgets and DSRA balances

D. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as Novaris representative within the host community
• Liaise with community leaders, youth and women groups
• Manage local labour engagement and address grievances
• Document social impact stories and support CSR/ESG monitoring
• Promote energy literacy and responsible power usage

E. Reporting & Compliance

• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly site reports
• Provide KPI data for central performance dashboard
• Ensure compliance with REA, NERC, and Novaris policies
• Maintain confidentiality per NDPR and company data-protection policies

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: HND/B.Eng in Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• Preferred Certifications: Solar PV Systems, O&M, or Accounting
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years in energy operations, electrical maintenance, or mini-grid management
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of solar PV systems, hybrid controls, battery management; ability to read single-line diagrams and use diagnostic tools
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Sage Accounting, and digital metering platforms

Core Competencies

• Technical: PV operations, system diagnostics, preventive maintenance, HSE compliance
• Commercial: Billing, revenue assurance, customer support
• Financial: Record-keeping, reporting, and compliance
• Community: Engagement, conflict resolution, stakeholder coordination
• Leadership: Initiative, accountability, and coordination of support staff

Performance Indicators

• Technical: ≥98% uptime; <5% technical losses; zero safety incidents
• Commercial: ≥95% revenue collection rate; ≤2% arrears
• Financial: Timely reporting; ≤2% reconciliation variance
• Community: ≥90% customer satisfaction; zero unresolved grievances
• Compliance: 100% adherence to Novaris and NERC/REA standards

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Company laptop, email access, and site phone
• PPE, maintenance toolkit, and branded ID card
• SuperNova App access and billing dashboard
• Ongoing technical and commercial training
• Opportunity to lead on-site operations

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Purpose of Role

The Security Officer is responsible for safeguarding all mini-grid assets, equipment, and personnel on site. The role ensures 24-hour security coverage, prevents vandalism or theft, and maintains a safe environment for staff, customers, and community members.

Key Responsibilities

A. Site Security & Surveillance

• Conduct regular patrols of solar array, control rooms, battery/inverter containers, and site perimeter
• Control access to the site by verifying and logging all personnel, vehicles, and visitors
• Monitor security systems (CCTV, alarms, motion sensors) and report unusual activity
• Maintain night-shift and incident logs accurately
• Assist in enforcement of site safety and security protocols

B. Collaboration & Reporting

• Liaise with Site Operations Technician and community security groups
• Report any damage, intrusion, or suspicious activity immediately
• Participate in site security meetings and emergency drills
• Support investigation of incidents or losses where required

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Minimum of SSCE or equivalent basic literacy certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in industrial, corporate, or facility security preferred
• Key Attributes:
  • High integrity and trustworthiness
  • Vigilance and attention to detail
  • Physically fit and able to conduct patrols
  • Resides within or near the host community
  • Familiarity with local terrain and community dynamics an advantage

Performance Indicators

• Security: Zero incidents of theft or vandalism
• Reporting: 100% completion of night and access logs
• Responsiveness: Immediate reporting of irregularities (<10 mins response)
• Collaboration: Active coordination with community security networks

Working Conditions

• Rotational or night shifts required
• Outdoor work in varied weather conditions
• Expected to remain alert and proactive throughout shift

What We Offer

• Competitive wages with shift allowances
• Uniform and protective equipment
• Security training and professional development
• Stable employment in community-focused organization

Purpose of Role

Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side components that power our platform, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices
• Build and maintain database schemas and optimize queries
• Implement security best practices and data protection measures
• Integrate third-party services and APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product team
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.Sc in Computer Science or related field
• Experience: 3-5 years in backend development
• Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization