Technical Project Manager (GIS) French speaker

€60,000 - €70,000/Year

Location
Rwanda
Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Remote/Onsite
Fully Remote
Experience Required
Not Provided
Education Required
Not Essential
Job Summary

Company Description


An innovative start-up is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join their team.


Please note:


You can be based in Nairobi (Hybrid), where you would travel to Francophone countries or Remote in Africa (Ideally in Francophone countries)

You can also be based in Rwanda, Cameroon, Chad, Senegal, Kenya.


If you are based in France, you would be required to relocate to the region. 


Occasional travel to project countries within Francophone Africa will be required.


We’re looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead multi-stakeholder energy access projects across Africa using GIS and data-driven solutions. You’ll work with governments, donors, and partners to deliver impactful, sustainable electrification and planning outcomes.


What You’ll Do


  •  Lead and deliver complex energy access projects on time and on budget
  •  Coordinate with data science and technical teams on GIS-based solutions
  •  Manage relationships with governments, donors, and development partners
  •  Facilitate workshops and trainings (primarily in French-speaking countries)
  •  Ensure high-quality, user-friendly project outputs and reporting
  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of energy access projects where geospatial 


Technical Project Management and GIS work:


  • 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 that the technology is used  ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.


What You Bring


  • 3–5+ years in energy access projects in Africa
  • Would suit someone who has a GIS background and some Project Management experience, or has worked in Energy Consulting and is a strong project manager.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder leadership skills
  • Familiarity with energy sector planning tools (e.g., electrification models, demand forecasting)
  • Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and basic understanding of data analysis concepts, and preferably applied experience in Python and/or SQL).
  • A technical degree that is in a relevant discipline: Masters Degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Science, or related fields.
  • Fluency in French & English


 Bonus if you have the following:


  • Experience working in a start-up environment
  • Python, R, SQL or Big Query experience
  • Experience or knowledge of electrification models, demand forecasting, energy planning models


Educational background:


A technical degree that is in a relevant discipline: Masters Degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineeri

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