Programme Director

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Lead the overall operational delivery of Osanyin BioEnergy's industrial investment programme in Côte d'Ivoire. The role integrates land clearing, biochar, agriculture, biogas and biomethane, power, specialty products and the later methanol phase into one controlled execution programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead programme schedule, budget, resources and overall execution.

· Prioritise projects, phase investments and prepare investment decisions.

· Lead Project Directors, the PMO and external EPC/EPCM partners.

· Report to executive management, the Board, investors and public-sector stakeholders.

· Manage programme-level risks, interfaces and critical decisions.

· Ensure commercial, technical and financing conditions are met before FID.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY

· 15+ years of experience in major industrial, energy, infrastructure or process-industry projects.

· Demonstrated leadership of investment projects of approximately EUR 100 million or more; billion-euro project experience is a major advantage.

· Experience leading international project teams and multiple contractors.

· Strong technical, commercial and financial judgement.

· Ability to operate effectively with boards, investors, government and international suppliers.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

· Project experience in Africa.

· EPC/EPCM and process-industry background.

· Experience at the interface of project finance and state-supported projects.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

· Programme milestones achieved safely and on schedule.

· Forecast accuracy and disciplined CAPEX control.

· Clear stage-gate/FID governance across workstreams.

Recruitment principle

We are looking first and foremost for hands-on implementers with a proven record of taking real industrial or infrastructure projects from planning through procurement, construction, commissioning and operation.

The roles are part of an international renewable-energy, circular-economy, biorefining and industrial side-stream utilisation investment programme with Côte dIvoire as the principal implementation country. The portfolio includes both fast-start production projects and later large-scale industrial investments.

Language skills

A reasonable level of working English is essential. French language skills are a major advantage.

Expected working style

· Practical, decisive and delivery-oriented.

· Fact-based, using measurable results and documented data.

· Prepared to challenge supplier assumptions and verify operating references.

· Able to work in a multicultural environment and build local capability.

· Understands that pilot testing, customer qualification and phased scale-up are central risk-management tools.

Employment and location

Employment form, work location and travel requirements will be defined role by role. Some positions may begin in Finland or elsewhere in Europe, but several key roles will require significant presence in Côte dIvoire during implementation phases.