Project Manager (Mini-Grids) at Kaplo Africa

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Project Manager to lead and deliver high-impact mini-grid energy projects across Nigeria.
• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong engineering background and a proven track record in delivering energy infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the production of required project deliverables.
• Planning and monitoring of projects, energy audits, and management.
• Use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structures.
• Preparing and maintaining project stage plans as required.
• Managing project documentation and reports.
• Coordinating all project activities and interfacing with clients.
• Installation and commissioning of completed projects.
• Leading the team to achieve common goals, managing team members, and achieving commitment to the project.
• Developing proposals for new projects, providing strategies to cut project costs and increase revenue.
• Planning and managing all project resources.
• Responsible for project logistics management system.
• Training of project staff.
• Overseeing QA/ QC certifications and standards.
• Working with executives to implement performance management strategies and identify new opportunities.
• Any other tasks that may be deemed fit by the executive director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience managing mini-grid or renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, planning, and analytical skills with a high sense of ownership and urgency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.