Senior Project Management, Research & Business Development Officer
TACON PLC SARLAbout This Role
This is a high-stakes, executive-level role that goes far beyond traditional project management. You will be the architect of new business ventures for the TAF Group, operating across multiple sectors including engineering, finance, and economics. Based in Conakry, Guinea, this position suits a seasoned professional who thrives on building from scratch—taking a concept from market research through to a fully operational entity. It’s ideal for someone who combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, particularly within the West African business landscape.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is not just looking for a project manager; they need a hybrid leader who can act as a business founder, analyst, and operational strategist simultaneously. The emphasis on a "rigorous, repeatable project lifecycle" signals a demand for someone who can create and enforce systematic processes from opportunity identification to handover. This role implies you must possess deep expertise in cross-sector feasibility studies, financial modeling, and legal setup—likely expecting prior experience in launching subsidiaries or startups in challenging markets.
How to Approach This Application
Your application must prove you can own an entire venture lifecycle, not just manage tasks. In your CV and cover letter, lead with concrete examples of new business entities you have launched, including the research, budgeting, and operational handover phases. Emphasize your ability to work across multiple sectors simultaneously, and highlight any experience in Francophone West Africa or similar regulatory environments. The employer will prioritize candidates who demonstrate both strategic thinking and the grit to execute on the ground.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a senior professional with 8–12 years of experience in business development and project management, ideally with a track record of launching ventures in emerging markets. Competition will be narrow but intense, as the position offers a rare opportunity to shape the corporate growth of a multinational group from the ground up.
TACON PLC SARL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: TACON/BD/2026/01
Senior Project Management, Research & Business Development Officer
Duty Station: Conakry, Guinea — West Africa
Reports To: DCEO — Business Development
Pillar: Pillar 1 — Corporate Research & Business Development
Employment Term: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable but highly attractive
1. ABOUT THE ROLE
TACON PLC SARL, is recruiting a Senior Project Management, Research & Business Development Officer, a high-impact position responsible for the entire lifecycle of new TAF Group business ventures - from opportunity identification and feasibility assessment through to business plan development, entity setup, and operational handover.
The successful candidate will manage a rigorous, repeatable project lifecycle across three integrated phases: Research & Project Inception, Project Design (Business Plan Development), and Project Implementation (Setup & Launch). The role demands an individual who can deliver feasibility studies, investment cases, and Board-level business plans while simultaneously coordinating legal incorporation, procurement, recruitment, and IT deployment for new Group companies.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead opportunity identification, sector intelligence gathering, and pre-feasibility screening for all new TAF Group business ventures across construction, energy, mining, real estate, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
- Manage full feasibility studies including market analysis, technical assessment, financial modelling (10-year projections, IRR, NPV), regulatory mapping, risk assessment, and go/no-go recommendations.
- Produce comprehensive business plans with revenue architecture, organisational design, capital structuring, and implementation master schedules for Group CEO and Board approval.
- Direct end-to-end project implementation for new entities: legal incorporation, senior recruitment coordination, equipment procurement, facility deployment, and IT systems rollout.
- Submit monthly project status reports to the Group DCEO; conduct milestone review meetings; escalate critical issues, scope changes, or budget overruns immediately.
- Execute formal operational readiness assessments and handover protocols for each new entity, including handover reports and KPI baseline setting.
- Coordinate cross-pillar activities with Corporate Planning, OD & HRM, and the CIO throughout all project phases.
3. PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a closely related field. A Bachelor’s Degree with exceptional experience may be considered.
- Professional certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or business development are a strong advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project management, business development, or strategic planning — with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial capacity.
- Demonstrated track record of managing large-scale project lifecycles from concept to operational handover.
- Experience in feasibility studies, financial modelling, and investment case preparation for Board-level approval.
- Experience in a construction, mining, power, infrastructure, or engineering firm is a significant added value.
Skills & Competencies
- Outstanding analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesise complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written and spoken English; ability to produce Board-quality documents, proposals, and executive briefing materials.
- French language proficiency is a significant added value given the Guinea operating environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management tools, and financial modelling software.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging with senior executives, government officials, and international partners.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a single PDF file combining their Cover Letter and CV to:
hiring@tacontaf.com
Subject Line: TACON/BD/2026/01 — Senior Project Management, Research & Business Development Officer
File Format: Single PDF file (Cover Letter + CV combined)
Deadline: 15 days from the date of first publication of this announcement
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TACON PLC SARL is an equal opportunity employer.
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