VIDA

Technical Project Manager – Energy Access, GIS, French-speaking

VIDA

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇰🇪 Kenya

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of energy access and geospatial projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including governments, donors, development partners, and local institutions.
  • Develop project work plans, timelines, and risk management strategies.
  • Ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with African government institutions, development agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
  • Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes.
  • 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 project outputs (VIDA software products and reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users.
  • Track progress toward deliverables and provide timely project updates to management and partners.
  • Ensure compliance with client requirements.
  • Prepare high-quality presentations, and reports diverse audiences.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Science, or related fields.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in energy access projects in Africa, preferably with international organizations, governments, or NGOs.
  • Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, and development partners in Africa.
  • Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading multi-partner initiatives.
  • Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and basic understanding of data analysis languages (e.g. Python, SQL).
  • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights.
  • Fluency in French (Level C1), as much as English.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic, multi-country contexts.
Benefits
  • 500€ educational budget per year that you can use for any kind of learning resource
  • 500€ setup budget for any equipment of your choice.
  • 28 vacation days + public holidays in your country of residence.
  • Fully remote working & flexibility:
  • Participation in our VSOP program: At VIDA, all team members are included in our VSOP program, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
  • Tech & tools: We understand the importance of having the right tools to empower your work and will provide you with the latest technology and tools.
  • Diversity: Our team's diversity is truly exceptional. With more than 15 nationalities on board already today and team members spread across the globe, you'll connect and learn from a wide range of perspectives.
  • Impact & growth: It’s an exciting time to join us! Shape our success story and company culture from the ground up and see the direct influence of your work.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
project managementdata analysisgeospatial data analysisrisk managementenergy accessGISPythonSQLdata scienceelectrification strategies
Soft skills
communicationrelationship buildingstakeholder engagementanalytical mindsetpresentation skillstraining facilitationorganizational skillsadaptabilityleadershipproblem-solving