Commercial Project Officer at BURN

Duties and Responsibilities

Project & Programme Implementation:

• Support the end-to-end implementation of commercial projects and programmes across current electric B2C markets.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and tracking of project activities to ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and flag risks or delays for timely mitigation.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation including plans, trackers, and implementation records.

New Market Entry:

• Coordinate all tasks related to new market entry, including logistics, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness.
• Ensure inter-departmental alignment so that all functions are prepared ahead of market launch dates.
• Track and report on market entry milestones, escalating any risks that may affect rollout timelines.

Sales & Distribution Model Support:

• Support the piloting and scale-up of new sales and distribution models across electric markets.
• Ensure sales pilots are aligned with specific market requirements and customer needs.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams to facilitate timely scale-up of successful pilots.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise with internal departments including Operations, Finance, Marketing, Carbon, and Supply Chain to ensure projects receive the required cross-functional support.
• Engage external stakeholders such as distributors, partners, donors, and in-country teams as required to support project delivery.
• Facilitate inter-departmental meetings, track action items, and follow up to ensure commitments are met.

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare regular project status reports covering progress, completion rates, risks, and mitigations.
• Maintain project dashboards and trackers that provide clear visibility into the status of all ongoing initiatives.
• Communicate project updates clearly to internal stakeholders and senior management as required.

Budgeting & Financial Monitoring:

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and ensure expenditure is tracked against approved allocations.
• Flag budget variances and work with relevant teams to recommend corrective action where required.

Data Analysis & Insights:

• Conduct data analysis to support project decision-making, performance measurement, and commercial strategy.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, and visualizations as required by the team.

Sales Team & Carbon Compliance Support:

• Provide operational support to in-market sales teams, including onboarding assistance for new markets.
• Support carbon compliance activities for electric markets, including data collection, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

 Ad Hoc Support:

• Take on additional tasks and projects as directed by the Commercial Project Manager or senior leadership.
• Contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates within the team.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Project Management, Economics, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, commercial operations, or a related role.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Background in clean cooking or the renewable energy industry.
• Experience working in or supporting sales and commercial teams.