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.