Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Project Management, Economics, or a related field.

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, commercial operations, or a related role.

• Proficiency in project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and presentations.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

• Background in clean cooking or the renewable energy industry.

• Experience working in or supporting sales and commercial teams.

Project & Programme Implementation:**

• Support the end-to-end implementation of commercial projects and programmes across current electric B2C markets.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and tracking of project activities to ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Monitor project progress and flag risks or delays for timely mitigation.

• Maintain up-to-date project documentation including plans, trackers, and implementation records.

New Market Entry:****

• Coordinate all tasks related to new market entry, including logistics, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness.

• Ensure inter-departmental alignment so that all functions are prepared ahead of market launch dates.

• Track and report on market entry milestones, escalating any risks that may affect rollout timelines.

Sales & Distribution Model Support:****

• Support the piloting and scale-up of new sales and distribution models across electric markets.

• Ensure sales pilots are aligned with specific market requirements and customer needs.

• Coordinate with relevant internal teams to facilitate timely scale-up of successful pilots.

Stakeholder Coordination:****

• Liaise with internal departments including Operations, Finance, Marketing, Carbon, and Supply Chain to ensure projects receive the required cross-functional support.

• Engage external stakeholders such as distributors, partners, donors, and in-country teams as required to support project delivery.

• Facilitate inter-departmental meetings, track action items, and follow up to ensure commitments are met.

Reporting & Communication:****

• Prepare regular project status reports covering progress, completion rates, risks, and mitigations.

• Maintain project dashboards and trackers that provide clear visibility into the status of all ongoing initiatives.

• Communicate project updates clearly to internal stakeholders and senior management as required.

Budgeting & Financial Monitoring:****

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and ensure expenditure is tracked against approved allocations.

• Flag budget variances and work with relevant teams to recommend corrective action where required.

Data Analysis & Insights:****

• Conduct data analysis to support project decision-making, performance measurement, and commercial strategy.

• Prepare data summaries, reports, and visualizations as required by the team.

Sales Team & Carbon Compliance Support:****

• Provide operational support to in-market sales teams, including onboarding assistance for new markets.

• Support carbon compliance activities for electric markets, including data collection, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

 Ad Hoc Support:**

• Take on additional tasks and projects as directed by the Commercial Project Manager or senior leadership.

• Contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates within the team.