Development Manager – Alternative Fuels at Lafarge Cement

Lafarge Africa Plc is a leading Sub-Saharan Africa building solutions Company and member of the LafargeHolcim group.

The vision of Lafarge Africa Plc is to be the most trusted and preferred partner of African construction professionals and home builders by delivering cement, concrete, aggregates and other building solutions that are best in quality, environmentally sustainable and nationwide available at affordable cost.

Making urbanization a success is one of the challenges of this century and at LafargeHolcim, our ambition is to contribute to Building Better Cities. As a world leader in building materials, LafargeHolcim supports the metamorphosis of cities with innovative solutions that provide cities with more housing, making them more compact, more durable, more beautiful and better connected.

For many years, Lafarge Africa Plc has been committed to a deliberate strategy of sustainable development that combines industrial know-how with performance, value creation, respect for employees and local cultures, environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources and energy.

We put certain values at the forefront of the way we do business viz: health and safety, environmental protection, corporate governance (Ethics) and social responsibility (in the areas of education, health, youth empowerment, and shelter). We develop a highly competent workforce to operate our plants and businesses, through intensive training and exchange programmes.

The company is committed to progress and attentive to the ever- changing needs of local communities. This is demonstrated by contributing to the improvement of their quality of lives in a sustainable manner through setting up local development programmes in key areas that have direct impacts on socio-economic well being of the people and their environment.

More importantly, Lafarge Africa Plc endeavors to create more value for our customers, providing them with innovative and high quality products and solutions. Our well-known brands – Ashaka Portland Limestone Cement, Elephant Cement, Powermax Cement, Supaset Cement, UniCem Cement as well as Readymix Concrete and Aggregates – all stand for quality, consistency and long term strength which help deliver solutions that contribute to more housing for people, more compact buildings, better connected communities, more beautiful structures and more durable construction.

For our concrete operations, we leverage on the Group’s 50 years of experience in innovative concrete solutions and this puts us in the position to provide quality solutions that are designed to meet the specific needs of today’s builders. Today, Lafarge Readymix operations have a production capacity of 3.5 cubic million metric tonnes in Nigeria.
Building solutions
Lafarge works with all actors in the building industry of Nigeria, from do-it-yourself builders to large construction companies, architects and local artisans. Whether supplying high-quality cement to a craftsman or helping leading architects explore and deliver creative possibilities, Lafarge Africa Plc is committed to providing solutions that fit the needs of all its clients.

Lafarge Africa Plc’s clients benefit from the technical expertise and product innovation that are the hallmark of LafargeHolcim, an international leader in building materials with a global presence in 90 countries and decades of experience. In Nigeria, LafargeHolcim offers a range of innovative and high-performance products.The Development Manager for Alternative Fuels is responsible for driving the development, sourcing, and management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as a sustainable alternative fuel for cement manufacturing. This role ensures the successful integration of MSW into operations while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and optimizing cost efficiencies. Due to the operational intensity at the dumpsites, the role will also have a dotted reporting line to the Operations Manager, to ensure operational alignment and efficiency in the field.

What you'll be doing 

Business Development & Growth:

Identify and explore opportunities for sourcing MSW and other municipal waste materials for use as alternate fuels.
Assist in preparing proposals and business cases for new waste streams and co-processing initiatives.
Drive revenue growth by expanding Geocycle’s customer and waste supplier portfolio across Nigeria.
Conduct regular market intelligence and competitor analysis to inform strategic positioning. Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with municipalities, waste contractors, and private waste collectors to secure MSW supply.
Support relationship management with regulatory agencies and NGOs involved in waste and environmental matters.
Support contract negotiations, MOUs, and partnerships that promote Geocycle’s sustainable waste management initiatives.
Work with internal teams across logistics, operations, and sustainability to support delivery of MSW alternate fuel goals.

Project Management & Execution:

Support implementation of new MSW supply streams, including site visits, quality checks, and coordination with operations teams.
Monitor pre-processing and logistics to ensure material specifications are met for co-processing.
Address operational bottlenecks in collaboration with field teams and logistics partners.

Compliance & Risk Awareness

Ensure all business development activities align with Lafarge’s HSE, sustainability, and ethical standards.
Conduct due diligence on new partners and materials to mitigate operational and reputational risks.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

Track business development KPIs including volume sourced, customer retention, and cost efficiency.
Prepare monthly reports and presentations for leadership and regional business reviews.
Share insights and learnings from the field to inform continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in municipal solid waste management, alternative fuels, or sustainability roles.
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Waste Management, Business Administration, or related field
Demonstrated expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in waste processing technologies and waste-to-energy solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and project execution skills.
Experience in the cement, energy, recycling, or manufacturing sector is highly desirable.

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

Dotted Reporting Line – Geocycle Operations Manager
The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff