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Description
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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