Job Title: Commercial Project Officer
Organisation: BURN Stoves
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
In 2010, after spending 13 years as a cookstove consultant in Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa, Peter started Burn Design Lab and BURN Manufacturing Co. on Vashon Island, Washington. On a shoestring budget, BURN has assembled a team of world-class designers and engineers who are equally committed to designing the most fuel-efficient cookers in the world.
In 2014, BURN launched its first full manufacturing facility in Kenya – the first and only of its kind. BURN is now the only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in sub-Saharan Africa. The solar-powered facility currently has a capacity of 250,000 stoves per month and employs over 2,500 people, half of whom are women.
Job Summary: Burn is looking for a Commercial Project Officer, who will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
- Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary to meet objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community partners, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
Budget Management:
- Assist in the development of project budgets and financial plans.
- Monitor project expenditures, track budget compliance, and report on financial performance.
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Oversee data collection activities related to project outcomes and impacts.
- Analyze project data to generate insights, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improvement.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and specifications.
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to measure project effectiveness.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, reports, and correspondence.
- Prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Team Coordination:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and synergy across various project components.
- Provide support and guidance to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Training and Capacity Building:
- Develop and deliver training programs for project staff, partners, and community members.
- Identify opportunities for capacity building and skill development within the project teams.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Project Management, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in the clean cooking industry or related environmental sectors.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in project management tools and software.
- Data analysis and reporting skills.
- Communication skills in both written and spoken English and French or Portuguese.
- Previous experience working on projects related to clean cooking or the last mile industry.
NB:
- Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
- BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
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