African Power Platform

Off-grid Solar Sales Manager

Publishing date: 10 October 2023

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid)

Description:

Based in Bluetti Nigeria office;
Develop the off-grid solar market in Nigeria for Bluetti brand products;
Participate in Bluetti solar energy and renewable energy exhibitions and forums in Nigeria and develop new strategic customers;
Travel regularly to dealers throughout Nigeria, keep close communication with dealers of Bluetti in Nigeria, provide quality service for dealers, and constantly expand new direction of cooperation;
Timely complete the distribution channel development task of Bluetti products in Nigeria.

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Solar Generation (ARC) Lead

Publishing date: 10 October 2023

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Description: The ARC Lead (ARCL) is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the ARC Team. The ARC Team is responsible for all aspects of the development, engineering, implementation and operation of ARC Power’s ARC generation units (termed ‘ARCs’) and their sites. The ARC Lead therefore leads a team of technical assistants and technicians who are responsible for the work of the ARC Team under the ARCL’s direction.

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Assets and Procurement Lead

Publishing date: 10 October 2023

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Description: The Assets and Procurement Lead (APL) is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Assets and Procurement Team. This team is responsible for the procurement of local materials and equipment, clearance and handling of imported items once they reach customs, and the proper handling and maintenance of all of ARC Power’s material and equipment. They are also responsible for the maintenance, management and security of all long term assets of the company including offices, sites and vehicles. The Assets and Procurement Team consists of assistants to manage these infrastructure and assets who in turn manage a diverse group of guards, drivers and cleaners all under the overall direction of the APL.

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Head of Business Development Minigrids & SHS Wholesale

Publishing date: 3 October 2023

Location: Kampala, Uganda (open to any of the EEA markets)

Description: The Head BD Mini-Grids & SHS wholesale drives the development of Mini-Grids in all EEA markets and will also play an important role in expanding Engie MySol products into new geographic markets.

The job holder supports growing the Mini grids pipeline through winning tenders or concluding negotiated deals. She/He is also responsible for building strategic partnerships to get our product distributed through 3rd parties in countries where we have decided not to be vertically integrated. She/He will explore any ethical and law compliant ways that would increase our chances of success such as joint ventures, partnerships, coordinated new market entry with SHS activities.

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Freelance Solar Installer

Publishing date: 20 September 2023

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Description:

Assembles and installs solar panels on roofs and other structures;
Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid;
Follows building standards and codes when installing panels and support structures;
Inspects electrical installation and wiring;
Tests operating voltages; calibrates to ensure systems are within acceptable power limits;
Ensures that equipment is weather-sealed;
Performs routine maintenance on PV systems;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Logistics Manager

Publishing date: 11 September 2023

Location: Goma, DRC

Description: As a RDC Logistics Manager, you will play a crucial role in improving GoShop’s supply chain management, particularly regarding package tracking, delivery coordination and internal warehouse management.

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Associate / Senior Associate - Power and Infrastructure

Publishing date: 8 September 2023

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Description: CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Associate to join our Power and Infrastructure (P&I) Advisory Practice in Southern Africa. They are seeking candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience working in the development or financing of Power and/or Infrastructure projects.

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Off-Grid Expert

Publishing date: 7 September 2023

Location: West Africa

Description: RTI is seeking an Off-Grid Energy Expert for the anticipated Empower West Africa (EWA) activity. The Off-Grid Energy Expert will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party (COP) and Senior Technical Lead in providing technical direction and leadership of the project ensuring that project activities meet USAID and other stakeholders’ expectations.

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Business Strategy Manager

Publishing date: 7 September 2023

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Description: The Business Strategy Manager is responsible for leading a team of analysts in performing high-level business analyses and developing analytical solutions to improve the company’s operating performance. A Business Strategy Manager utilises KPIs, business performance data, industry trends, competitor intelligence and customer information to develop analytical tools, reports and models across the organisation to inform and support decision-making. Success in this position will be determined by the implementation of comprehensive analytical solutions to provide valuable insights critical for the decision-making process and ability to influence evidence-based change for operational improvements and future business initiatives.

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Survey Assistant (Technical)

Publishing date: 31 August 2023

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Description: The Survey Assistant (Technical) is a part of the Rwandan Survey Team, composed of a single Lead and a number of Technical and Non-Technical Assistants. The Assistants usually work in pairs conducting surveys to assist in the planning of grid implementation and solar installations by ARC Power. The Technical Assistant is primarily responsible for tasks related to surveying and planning the implementation of MV and LV grid extension. From time to time they may be required to conduct other survey work not directly related to ARC Power’s grid extension work.

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Product and Commercial Manager

Publishing date: 31 August 2023

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Description: As part of the Access to Energy Minigrid Nigeria management team and functionally attached to the global Head of Product & Commercial Minigrid, the Product & Commercial manager is responsible for the product development, the customer experience and the revenues at country level. This covers our different revenue streams of electricity sales, appliances sales, customer finance, ad hoc services. To meet her/his goal, her/his scope will cover customer care and customer service, marketing, business incubation program and support to entrepreneurs, building and managing local partners, data analytics and activities monitoring. She/He will be in charge of managing the commercial team in the clusters of operations. This position implies to work in close relationship with the whole minigrid team in Nigeria, the ENGIE Energy Access team and the global Product & Commercial team.

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UEF Coordinator

Publishing date: 31 August 2023

Location: Home-based in DRC (ideally in Kinshasa)

Description:

Programme implementation and support: work closely with the UEF Programme Manager and team to implement various programme objectives, including the management and monitoring of UEF grantees;
Strengthening UEF's engagement with the DRC and Benin governments to expedite the issuance of regulatory approvals, licences and permits;
Engage regularly with developers to identify and resolve issues that may impede project development and implementation;
Coordinate closely with other in-country partner programmes, energy sector stakeholders and partners to provide technical assistance to strengthen the enabling environment for mini-grid investments.

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