We’re looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead multi-stakeholder energy access projects across Africa using GIS and data-driven solutions. You’ll work with governments, donors, and partners to deliver impactful, sustainable electrification and planning outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and deliver complex energy access projects on time and on budget
- Coordinate with data science and technical teams on GIS-based solutions
- Manage relationships with governments, donors, and development partners
- Facilitate workshops and trainings (primarily in French-speaking countries)
- Ensure high-quality, user-friendly project outputs and reporting
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of energy access projects where geospatial
Technical & Geospatial Oversight
- Oversee integration of GIS and data science methods into project design and execution.
- Support the collection, validation, and analysis of geospatial data.
- Collaborate with data science teams to ensure analyses inform decision-making (e.g., least-cost electrification, national electrification strategies and plans, mini-grid viability analysis, etc.)
- Ensure that the technology is used ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
What You Bring
- 3–5+ years in energy access projects in Africa
- Would suit someone who has a GIS background and some Project Management experience, or has worked in Energy Consulting and is a strong project manager.
- Strong project management and stakeholder leadership skills
- Familiarity with energy sector planning tools (e.g., electrification models, demand forecasting)
- Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and basic understanding of data analysis concepts, and preferably applied experience in Python and/or SQL).
- A technical degree that is in a relevant discipline: Masters Degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Science, or related fields.
- Fluency in French & English
Bonus if you have the following:
- Experience working in a start-up environment
- Python, R, SQL or Big Query experience
- Experience or knowledge of electrification models, demand forecasting, energy planning models
Qualifications
A technical degree that is in a relevant discipline: Masters Degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Science, or related fields.