Job Description

The Dispatch Specialist at Engie Energy Access Nigeria is expected to help the Company manage the timely dispatch of inventory from the central warehouse to Service Centers across the Country. It involves being on your feet for long periods and can sometimes involve lifting and moving Engie Energy Access products. In this role, you should have an analytical mind. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are also essential.

Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Operations Manager to create and implement an effective inventory dispatch process for Engie Energy Access Nigeria
• Negotiate dispatch related cost with third-party logistics partners
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics partners

Deliverables and Activities

• Ensure marketing materials, Engie Energy Access Power products and all other inventory are dispatched on time, using specialist transport and in accordance with quality requirements
• Ensure hired vehicles and drivers comply with legal requirements
• Perform quality control of incoming and outgoing inventory items
• Use logistical software to coordinate both incoming and outgoing shipments
• Use organization and prioritization skills to delegate tasks to other dispatch workers on a daily basis

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years experience
• Diploma or Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University is a plus
• Strong communication - ability to communicate with others to ensure job ownership
• Understanding of the importance of teamwork
• Special attention to detail
• Professional demeanour and work ethic
• Hand-eye coordination needed for assembly of small parts
• Experience with assembly-line production of very small and large items
• Computer skills - basic proficiency with email programs and in Excel, Google Sheets, etc.

Highly Desired Skills

• Ability to work both in teams and independently
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Good problem-solving skills (solutions-oriented)
• Flexibility with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Willingness and desire to learn new ideas
• Experience with managing entry-level personnel

Job Description

The Dispatch Specialist at Engie Energy Access Nigeria is expected to help the Company manage the timely dispatch of inventory from the central warehouse to Service Centers across the Country. It involves being on your feet for long periods and can sometimes involve lifting and moving Engie Energy Access products. In this role, you should have an analytical mind. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are also essential.

Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Operations Manager to create and implement an effective inventory dispatch process for Engie Energy Access Nigeria
• Negotiate dispatch related cost with third-party logistics partners
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics partners

Deliverables and Activities

• Ensure marketing materials, Engie Energy Access Power products and all other inventory are dispatched on time, using specialist transport and in accordance with quality requirements
• Ensure hired vehicles and drivers comply with legal requirements
• Perform quality control of incoming and outgoing inventory items
• Use logistical software to coordinate both incoming and outgoing shipments
• Use organization and prioritization skills to delegate tasks to other dispatch workers on a daily basis

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years experience
• Diploma or Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University is a plus
• Strong communication - ability to communicate with others to ensure job ownership
• Understanding of the importance of teamwork
• Special attention to detail
• Professional demeanour and work ethic
• Hand-eye coordination needed for assembly of small parts
• Experience with assembly-line production of very small and large items
• Computer skills - basic proficiency with email programs and in Excel, Google Sheets, etc.

Highly Desired Skills

• Ability to work both in teams and independently
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Good problem-solving skills (solutions-oriented)
• Flexibility with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Willingness and desire to learn new ideas
• Experience with managing entry-level personnel

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

About ENGIE BU Africa Access to Energy (A2E)

ENGIE is the largest independent electricity producer in the world, and one of the major players in natural gas and energy services. The Group has more than 50 years of experience on the African continent and has the unique ability to implement integrated solutions all along the energy value chain, from centralized electricity production to off-grid solutions ( Solar Home Systems, mini-grids) and energy services. ENGIE Africa counts nearly 4,000 employees, has 3.15 GW of power generation capacity - in operation or construction, and is a leader in the decentralized off-grid energy market (Access to Energy) providing clean energy electricity to more than 4 million people through domestic solar installations and local mini grids.

ENGIE Africa created a new business line Access to Energy (A2E) which encompasses the activities of Fenix, Mobisol (2 companies providing Solar Home Systems solutions) and ENGIE PowerCorner (active in mini-grids construction and operations). With these three entities, ENGIE Africa underlined that it is bringing decentralised electricity to more than four million people in nine countries. This initiative also illustrates ENGIE Africa’s strong belief in the huge potential of these activities and has built a leading and unique position in the A2E African market and is willingness to input all the necessary resources to make these activities business scalable and grow and deliver on its promises both in terms of revenues and social impact.

The mission of A2E is to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions and life changing services with exceptional customer experience. We do this in order to improve the quality of life of our customers and support economic prosperity through access to clean energy.  

www.engie-africa.com

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa

Within A2E, ENGIE PowerCorner is providing sustainable, affordable and reliable energy services to rural populations in Zambia and several other countries in Sub-Sahara Africa through smart solar minigrids, using a combination of key innovations: standardized, low-cost production units including PV panels and batteries, a distribution network with smart prepaid meters and payments through mobile money.

In order to accelerate its developments in Zambia, ENGIE PowerCorner Zambia (EPCZ) is looking for an Operations & Technical Manager to reinforce the team.

Job Purpose/Mission 

The Operations & Technical Manager will be responsible for defining, together with the Head of Minigrids Zambia, the strategy of minigrid developments in Zambia, and for steering diverse innovation, technical and commercial projects. He/She will also providing the team with high-quality independent technical advice and assistance on technical and operational viability of new and existing activities within ENGIE PowerCorner Zambia. He/she will work closely with the Managing Director, Commercial Manager, Cluster managers and Financial Manager as well as the Europe-based ENGIE PowerCorner HQ team. The Operations and Technical Manager will be responsible for the technical designs, schedule, procurement, coordination and supervision of all EPC contractors from tendering, construction and maintenance of future mini-grids in Zambia. He/she will work closely with the Technicians to monitor the performance of all installations and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• General project management and oversight of all EPC contracting, and construction works up to point of commissioning.
• Participation in project technical design and coordination with Commercial and Financial teams for various tender programs
• Preparation of Capex estimations and Operations plans/budgets to maintain and improve operations of the each respective site.
• Engage and influence local stakeholders on best practices for Operational, HSSE implementation and management.
• Mentor and coach local Technicians in basic and preventive maintenance as well as management of day to day operations of all minigrids
• Internal and External reporting of Service Quality, HSSE Inspections and overall technical performance of each minigrid.
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance to HSSE standards determined by the group and engineering standards established locally for minigrids
• Management of procurement for all Capex and customs authorities

At A2E, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help A2E realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports. 

We believe that great managers:

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an enabling environment for effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results.
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Knowledge and skills 

• Relatable/comprehensive experience in Project Management and working with EPC contractors
• Exceptional skills in installation of LV networks, field electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to analyze electrical drawings and protections.
• Exposure working in electricity, telecoms, mining  and international institutions
• Active Member of EIZ
• Passionate about local rural village economics
• Structured and attention to detail
• Organized and time-conscious
• Strong analytical background
• IT skills.
• Ability to work well in diverse teams and Optimistic team player

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in project management
• Experience with GIS is a plus
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Post Graduate Studies in Electronics (Added Advantage)

Language(s): 

• Having good written and spoken communication abilities in English
• French is a plus

 What we offer:

• Contribution to a highly inspiring and purposeful business development activity
• Actively participate in defining and building tomorrow’s business models for energy access
• A secure position in a company combining the strengths of a start-up in terms of agility and those of a multinational in terms of financial and business support.
• Being part of a passionate and professional team based in Lusaka, Zambia
• Competitive pay

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths! 

Job Purpose/Mission

The Zonal Sales and Collection Officer will be responsible for recruitment, retention and training of agents and support the zonal sales and collection manager in sales and collection.

Responsibilities

• Trainings of agents within the zones.
• Conduct and support customer education clinics within the zone.
• Develop individualized training plans for underperforming agents through trade accompaniment.
• Develop new approaches and techniques for making improvements in training programs.
• Measure the performance of trainees after the session.
• Screen and recruit agents that have a commercial and Credit (collection) Personality.
• Support the update of training materials.
• Maintain and update records of training sessions.
• Schedule training of new and old agents.
• Stay updated with current market trends and the changing demands of the zone sale environment.
• Support the zonal sales and collection manager in the management of the sales and collection agents, and area agent leads in the sales and collection activities to deliver targets.
• Working with tight deadlines and providing valuable input on projects to enhance and customize training processes to exceed operational needs.
• Diligently provide regular detailed status reports to your team while providing recommendations on corrective action if deliverables are in jeopardy

Knowledge and Skills

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience within service subscription industry/Micro Finance/Asset financing leading a team.
• Sales Success Track record
• Loan Sales & Portfolio Management experience
• Experience in the development of Sales Strategies and loan collection strategies
• Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Good oral and written communication
• Experienced at multitasking under pressure against demands and deadlines, whilst always maintaining a positive and constructive attitude and demeanor
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and maturity
• Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Agility and innovation

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree.

Language(s):

• English
• Kiswahili

Job Title:  L3 Software Engineer (Rails) 

Department: Digital 

Reporting line:  Head of Software Engineering 

Location: Kampala or Nairobi 

Job Grade: 16 

About ENGIE Energy Access  

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.  

www.engie-energyaccess.com    

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa  

Job Purpose/Mission   

We are looking for a full-stack software engineer to join our digital team and help us to deliver affordable solar power to emerging markets. If you are confident in the Rails world and if you want to create real, positive impact with your work, please reach out to us. 

This position offers a great opportunity to directly contribute to the success of a mission driven company with social and environmental impact. You will work closely with our stakeholders and users in Africa and beyond. 

Our small, self-organized, distributed team (Kampala / Berlin / Nairobi) develops the backbone of our operations, which we also provide to other businesses in the PAYGo sector as Software as a Service – see https://paygee.com. 

Responsibilities  

• Participate in the software planning sessions, together with product managers and engineers to discuss delivery time estimates, risks and key practical considerations such as technical debt, feasibility at scale etc.  

• Own initiative and complete it from start to finish, provide guidance to other engineers and deliver a complete solution subject to all engineering best practices, timeline considerations and potential dependencies in the software with no supervision.  

• Represent technical team in business conversations in a range of scopes and work closely with stakeholders to deliver solutions which fit the needs of the business and provide fairly accurate effort estimates and risk assessment  

• Participate in Peer-Review, identify and document technical debt and contribute to delivering high quality software solutions  

• Participate and strongly contribute to architectural discussion on important areas of software that impact performance and reliability of our software. Identify and communicate risk in approaches or implementation details, technical debt, assumptions, etc.  

• Contribute to change of processes, adoption of best industry practices and mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance  

• Provide support where engineering intervention is required (e.g. due to bugs or performance problems) 

Knowledge and skills    

Experience:  

• 5 years of practical experience in software engineering of which at least 2 years in senior or lead role  

• Programming language proficiency in Ruby and Rails and front-end/JavaScript frameworks  

• Proven track record of building quality software with TDD  

• Strong knowledge of software engineering design and architectural patterns   

• Experience creating and maintaining scalable web applications with high availability, observability and structured logging  

• API design to scale in Ruby  

• Good knowledge of object relational mappers and their implementation design patterns  

• Appreciation for detailed source code documentation and organized code structuring  

• Software deployment pipelines and best practice (CI/CD)  

• Excellent knowledge of computer algorithms and solid computer science fundamentals  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

Good to have experience   

• Experience in developing large production grade web applications with python, java or Go 

• Forward thinking with ability to recognize the impact of technology in business 

• Strong foundation on distributed systems 

• Knowledge of container orchestration using Kubernetes 

• Server backend management experience (Linux, MySQL, Puma, Apache, Nginx, etc.) 

• Good knowledge on application security 

• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its services, such as, but not limited to, EC2, RDS, EBS, S3, Lambda functions 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science are preferred) 

Language(s):   

• English  

• French is a plus  

 Our Technology Stack:  

• Web framework: Rails 5 

• Background task: Sidekiq 

• Front-end: ActiveAdmin, VueJS, Angular 

• API: Grape, Devise 

• TDD: RSpec 

• Search: Thinking Sphinx 

• Storage: MySQL, Mongo, Cassandra, Redis 

• Source Control: Gitlab selfhosted for git and CI/CD 

• Deployment: Capistrano, Ansible 

• Fresh Ideas Always welcome! 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!   

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), 2.5 million customers and more than 12.5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com  

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa

Job Purpose/Mission 

The Talent Management Centre of Excellence (COE) lead is responsible for shaping and executing a cohesive talent management strategy that aligns with EEA’s overarching business objectives. This strategic role fosters a culture of continuous growth, high performance, and future readiness across all EEA operations.

Leading a global team, the TM COE Lead will oversee key talent functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, succession and performance management, This role is pivotal in building and sustaining a high performing workforce by identifying and nurturing top talent, driving business continuity and enabling career growth opportunities.

Through strong collaboration with business leaders and the People & Culture teams across all markets, the TM COE Lead will ensure implementation of a consistent and effective performance management framework, support leaders in managing talent and performance challenges and help embed a development oriented mindset throughout the organization. 

The ideal candidate

You are a passionate talent leader with a strong track record in driving people development and organizational growth. You communicate with clarity, influence at the executive level and turn strategy into action. With 2 -3+ years of hands on experience in talent management, you have delivered impactful programs across borders. You bring global perspective having worked in a multinational and outside of your home country and understand the unique challenges of diverse teams. Experience with HRIS Systems, project management, and consulting on people issues is essential. If you have helped organizations unlock their potential, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop global strategies, policies, and tools to guide talent management across EEA.
• Craft the EEA talent acquisition strategy to ensure a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers, identify skilled and mission-aligned team members, and balance efficiency with candidate quality.
• Manage executive requirements in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team and senior leadership.
• Lead the sourcing and building of candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle and foster a culture of performance and feedback.
• Create strategies and systems to identify and nurture top talent and support the growth of team members.
• Develop internal talent pipelines and maintain regular touch points with team members identified for critical roles.

• Conduct annual succession planning, identifying opportunities and gaps, and developing strategies to support business continuity.
• Enhance onboarding processes across EEA, including Global Onboarding, Manager Onboarding, and In-Country Onboarding.
• Develop and implement a learning needs assessment methodology for EEA.
• Oversee the development of digital learning solutions.
• Lead the development and implementation of EEA’s leadership programs.
• Drive innovation through the MySol Academy, aligning with L&D initiatives to enhance our global catalogue and empower all employees with the skills to support internal and external customers, achieve goals, and deliver business results.
• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with external vendors, including recruitment agencies, learning partners, and technology systems.
• Measure and report on the impact of talent initiatives.
• Manage and review the team budget to ensure sufficient financial resources are available.
• Provide advice on research and development to continuously improve people practices.

At EEA, we set high standards for our managers, who are pivotal in delivering outstanding experiences for both our customers and team members. Our managers are instrumental in achieving EEA's ambitious goals, while also honing their leadership abilities and fostering the development of their direct reports.

We believe that great managers:

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you foster an environment that encourages effective action and bold decision-making, driving successful outcomes and results.
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader, you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent, building a foundation of trust and openness.
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader, you lead by example - you walk the talk, empowering and coaching your team with trust and humility.
• Be accessible: As an accessible leader, you cultivate deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: As an inclusive leader, you champion diversity and create a sense of belonging.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

• 10+ years in HR leadership roles.
• 2–3+ years managing Talent Management, L&D, and Performance Management.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and partner with executive leaders.
• Strong project management skills with a global track record.
• Expertise in recruitment, talent management, and learning.
• Successful in leveraging digital tools (ATS, HRIS, LMS, LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Proficient in using data and analytics for talent management.
• Energetic, decisive, and creative thinker.
• Solutions-focused with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Qualifications:

• BSc/BA in Business, Human Resources, or similar
• Master’s Degree, SHRM Certification, or the equivalent preferred

Language(s): 

• English
• French or Portuguese added value

 Technology:

• Advanced MS Office skills
• Expertise launching and utilizing digital tools (HRIS, ATS, LMS)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths! 

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments and the Mini-Grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 2.5 million customers and more than 12.5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.  

www.engie-energyaccess.com    

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa  

           Job Purpose/Mission 

As part of the ENGIE Mozambique management team, the Head of MG and SBS Mozambique will be responsible for the overall strategic planning, financial management, and operational activities related to the Mini Grid and Solar Business Systems activity in Mozambique. He or she will supervise the construction of both Mini Grid and Solar Business System sites, technical operation and maintenance, sales, credit, and stakeholder relations. The head of MG and SBS has P&L responsibility for the Mini Grids and SBS activities in Mozambique. He / She will also contribute to the overall strategy and leadership of these entities.

The Head of MG and SBS primarily responsibilities include compliance to health and safety on all sites, and implementation of initiatives to stimulate power demand and grow revenues at the Mini Grid sites.

           Responsibilities

• Strategy, planning, and execution: Develop and execute a strategy to make Mini Grids and SBS in Mozambique a success.
  • Set, curate, and communicate the vision for Mini Grids and SBS in Mozambique.
  • Lead and manage design and electrical engineering for solar projects throughout the lead creation and execution stages
  • Configure PV systems based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations.
  • Manage electrical work such as installation and maintenance of solar energy systems.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and inspect electrical installations and maintenance activities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure the optimal performance of solar energy systems.
  • Train and support installation and maintenance technicians, promoting best practices, quality assurance checks, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead, iterate, support, and grow all Mini Grids and SBS activities in Mozambique.
  • Goal, target, and incentive setting: Ensure the team has clear goals, targets, and incentives to support growth in key areas.
• Construction, operations, and maintenance of mini grid sites
  • Directly managing the construction of new mini grids across the country with adherence to health and safety, time, and budget.
  • Responsible for ensuring the commissioned sites are well managed, efficient, and well-maintained.
  • Oversee all operations on the mini grid sites.
  • Licensing and Regulation: Ensure that all regulatory approvals and applicable licenses are in place for EEA to conduct its business activities.
• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)
  • Responsible and accountable for Health, Safety, and Environment across all the Mini Grid and SBS sites.
  • Ensure all installation and maintenance activities comply with HSE regulations and company policies.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards
  • Promote a culture of safety within the team, ensuring all team members are aware of and adhere to HSE protocols.
  • Develop and implement HSE training programs for the team.
  • Investigate and report any HSE incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Team supervision
  • Supervise and build a mission-aligned, high-performing, and passionate Mini Grid and SBS team across the country.
  • Ensuring that EEA has the talent and skills we need to achieve our ambitious targets.
  • Recruitment and retention of top talent, training and mentorship, building Mini Grid and SBS knowledge and capacity within the team, promoting EEA values, and proactively addressing underperformance.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation and high performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
• Commercial and financial management
  • Oversee Mini Grids and SBS Mozambique’s financial performance at the highest level by providing support and strategic guidance to the finance team and departments to properly budget, forecast, and review expenses and revenues.
  • Create and develop the commercial activities in line with the investment committee-approved business plan.
  • Responsible for meeting revenue targets and for the Mini-Grid and SBS P&L.
• Global best practices:
  • Collaborate with other Mini Grid and SBS teams & EEA Global team to leverage and implement best practices from abroad, and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance by all Mini Grid and SBS teams with EEA’s Health and Safety requirements.

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• Must have strong project management experience, particularly experience managing construction projects and Health and Safety regulations.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience; at least 2 of which are in a multi-functional organization with large teams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and take relevant and nimble action on P&L and financial statements.
• Experience in cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, whether in a boardroom or a customer’s off-grid home.
• Excellent judgement and ability to work autonomously with a team in pursuit of innovative and aggressive stretch goals. 
• Technical knowledge of solar energy systems and installation processes.
• Registered & Certified with the DNE (Direcção Nacional de Energia) (mandatory).
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety Requirements while dealing with low and medium voltage installations
• Experience in sales/business development is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or a related field.
• An MBA or master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Language(s): 

• Portuguese required.
• English required.
• French, added advantage.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in project management and training coordination within a leading solar energy company.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities through sustainable energy solutions.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement, or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths! 

Job Title:  Software Engineering Manager 

Department: Digital 

Reporting line:  Head of Software Engineering 

Location: Kampala or Nairobi

Job Grade: 17 

About ENGIE Energy Access  

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.  

www.engie-energyaccess.com    

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa  

Job Purpose/Mission   

EEA is looking for a talented, self-starting tech lead to join the team to help deliver affordable solar power and financial services across Africa. This position offers a great opportunity to work alongside an elite team of engineers and business professionals and directly contribute to the success of a mission driven company with social and environmental impact. Candidates will get the opportunity to work in a diverse technology stack at scale and lead the evolution of at least one of our software products. 

Responsibilities  

• Line management of a sub-set of the software development team (4-6 direct reports). 

• Contract management with external developers(freelancers) in collaboration with Head of Software Engineering 

• Work with engineering tech-lead to put in place clear performance management framework and provide actionable feedback and goals for the technical team 

• Grow and develop software engineers 

• establish upskilling and training path, growth path 

• Structured coaching and mentorship plan 

• Institute processes to address performance gaps and ensure the team is technically competent 

• Together with tech-lead, ensure effective onboarding of new engineers 

• Recruit software team for their pillar and maintain a pipeline of candidates 

• Together with tech leads, resource Management to align with key delivery milestones 

• Actively participate and understand the ROI of engineering efforts, understand the value creation and the priorities to the business.  

• Contributing to team culture (within the product team and broader digital team) 

• Communication 

• Technical excellence and knowledge sharing 

• Team bonding 

At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports.   

We believe that great leaders:  

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an environment enabling effective action and bold decisions which contribute to successful delivery of results.  

• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.  

• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.  

• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.  

• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.  

Knowledge and skills    

Experience:  

• At least 7 years of relevant experience of which 2 is in leadership role, with proven track record of leading a high performing engineering team 

• Experience in resource management and capacity planning 

• Practical and thorough understanding of the various software development methodologies, their application in different contexts and trade-offs 

• Experience in hiring, onboarding and maintaining pipeline of engineers. Demonstrated ability to create suitable conditions to retain talent 

• Knowledge of developer productivity tools and performance frameworks (DORA, SPACE, DevEx..) in the software space 

• Ability to identify and address process gaps, culture issues and conflicts  

• Hands-on, senior level competency of full-stack software development using relevant front and backend frameworks 

• Entrepreneurial and forward thinking with ability to recognize the impact of technology in business 

• Appreciation for detailed source code documentation and organized code structuring 

• Software deployment pipelines and best practice (CI/CD) 

• Excellent knowledge of computer algorithms and solid computer science fundamentals  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science preferred) or comparable 

Language(s):   

• English  

• French is a plus  

 Our Technology stack:  

• Web framework: Rails 5 , Django, flask, fastapi 

• Mobile: Android Kotlin/Java 

• Background task: Sidekiq , Celery, RabbitMQ 

• Front-end: ActiveAdmin, VueJS, Angular  

• API: Grape, Devise , DRF, FastApi 

• TDD: RSpec , PyTest 

• Search: Thinking Sphinx  

• Storage: MySQL, Mongo, Cassandra, Redis  

• Source Control: Gitlab selfhosted for git and CI/CD  

• Deployment: Capistrano, Ansible  

• Fresh Ideas Always welcome! 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!