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Job role

The Expansion Construction Engineer is the owner of the process of service location acquisition, renovations and installation in our expansion process into new sites. The Expansion Construction person finds suitable service locations, negotiates, leases, procure equipment, renovates, installs, audits and signs off on those allocated sites according to our company’s predefined standards.

• Assess approved sites and identify suitable services locations, shops / plots of land for leasing that meet our defined standards.
• Manage the lease or acquisition of shops or plot of land that meet our service location criteria.
• Assess the acquired service location and identify preparations or renovations requirements.
• Manage the sourcing of appropriate furniture producing factories/contractors that meet the set criteria to produce Jaza furniture and install hubs across allocated sites.
• Request, procure, take delivery and document required items, tools and equipment needed for the completion of the work.
• Ensure availability of furniture across allocated regions/sites undergoing Expansion to ensure there are no delays in the set timelines.
• Monitor renovations and construction needs and constantly reports need for tools, materials and equipment with reference to the set targets across allocated locations undergoing Expansion
• Manage quality checklists and ensure that they are adhered to in the process of acquisition, renovation and construction.
• Work effectively with engineers, supply chain, and other construction teams, ensuring seamless integration between different parts of the project.
• Document and report milestones reached during this process.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in construction management, civil engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in similar role.
• Understanding of the overall construction process, including shop or land negotiation, leasing and acquisition, renovation, site preparation, furnishing and foundation work, and structural assembly.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and design specifications, especially for our customized hubs, ensuring they meet both the structural and electrical needs for solar installations.
• Ability to think critically and come up with solutions for unique or complex construction challenges, particularly when working with already built shops.
• Good data collection, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Ability to commit to high level quality standards.
• Clear communication skills to interact with suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to work independently, interact with people of different backgrounds, cultures, languages and to travel frequently to remote locations.

Must have skills

• construction
• Communication
• land / Site Purchase
• Construction Management

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About the job

• The Site Validator will be responsible for collecting and conducting thorough assessments of potential locations for our solar hub/shop projects in rural or remote communities. This role involves evaluating sites based on specific approval criteria and providing detailed reports to ensure the successful deployment of our company’s energy solutions. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the challenges surrounding electrification in remote areas and the ability to assess physical, social, and technical factors that can impact the feasibility of solar installation and operations.

Responsibilities
Site Assessment and Validation

• Work closely with the QA Expansion/Growth Lead to create a pool of potential sites/communities within the region/country that would fit well with the products and services offered by our company.
• Gather information on any ongoing and upcoming electrification projects that may potentially affect our business operations in any respective community/state/region.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess potential locations and collect data based on our set approval standards.
• Identify suitable land or shop for our hub or shop installation, ensuring there is adequate space and structural suitability.

Community Engagement

• Engage with local leaders, community members, and stakeholders to understand local needs, expectations, and potential support for our solar projects.
• Facilitate discussions around the benefits of solar energy to ensure community buy-in.

Data Collection And Reporting

• Collect and document site-specific data, including GPS coordinates, photographs, community demographics, and infrastructure details.
• Generate detailed site validation reports, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of potential sites for solar installations.
• Recommend potential improvements or considerations for sites that do not meet all criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Sociology, Rural Sociology, Rural Development or any other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 1- 2 years Experience in fieldwork or site evaluation
• Knowledge of rural or remote community needs, especially regarding energy access challenges.
• Ability to collect data and produce clear, concise reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with local communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of mapping tools, and data collection technologies.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently to remote locations.

Must have skills

• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Rural Site Acquisition
• StakeholderManagement