Vacancies at BURN

About the role:

BURN is looking for a Director of Strategy to work closely with the company’s Chief Executive Officer to flesh out the short and long-term goals and make sure the company’s output falls in line with those goals.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior management to devise effective short and long-term plans.
• Carry out initial research, project design, and thought partnership with the CEO.
• Reviews and analyses the different strategic options and advises on the best way forward for both product and geographic expansion.
• Analyses the success of products, projects, and activities and discovers ways to increase revenue by eliminating wasteful practices and expediting product delivery.
• Leads and supports management in the application and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Develops new business opportunities by leveraging contacts, pursuing new product development, and improving project efficiency.
• Support SMT with decision-making by leveraging the Internal Market Intelligence Team as a resource to assist in budgeting, resourcing decisions, and change management.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, finance, or marketing required.
• Master of Business Administration recommended.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, business management, corporate leadership, and financial decision-making.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical research, leadership, and strategic planning.
• Must possess exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, human resource planning, customer relations, and the implementation of new technologies.
• Must be familiar with fundraising and increasing revenue while maintaining a comprehensive and cohesive brand or identity.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multitask with research projects, data analysis, coordination with the executive team, and acting as the public face of the company in the absence of the company’s CEO.
• Must be willing to challenge standard thinking with new ideas, new approaches, and new solutions.
• Must have strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently.

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About the role
BURN is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical design principles, experience using SolidWorks, and proficiency in Design for Experimentation (DOE) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodologies. They will also have excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptual and detailed design of improved cookstoves and accessories
• Plastic part design for injection moulding
• Research and developing manufacturing processes including designing tools for production.
• Fabrication of prototypes, including sheet metal forming, 3D printing and others
• Testing concepts and prototypes in the lab and field

Skills and Experience

• Engineering, product development, or industrial design background.
• Experience working in the conceptual phase, physical prototyping, hands-on testing and user interaction.
• Ability to independently initiate and implement design and development of product features and production processes.
• Good command of CAD software; Solidworks.
• Fluency with a wide range of manufacturing processes, Plastic injection moulding, sheet metal forming.
• Good understanding of material; Metals and plastics.
• Familiar with basic tool shop equipment and tools, such as drill press, mill, lathe, etc.
• Capable to manage workload and priorities of all assigned projects.
• Project documentation skills.
• Goal-oriented
• Fluent in English

Ideal Candidate:

• Mechanical aptitude, understanding of product and process development.
• Experience in tooling, jigs, and fixtures design.
• Experience with sheet metal plastic part design
• Works well in a team setting
• Practical working experience
• Preference for experience with CNC, sheet metal, production environments, or process development.

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical design principles, experience using SolidWorks, and proficiency in Design for Experimentation (DOE) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodologies. They will also have excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptual and detailed design of clean-burning cookstoves and accessories for East Africa using SolidWorks.
• Research and developing manufacturing processes including designing tools to bring the product into production.
• Fabrication of prototypes, including sheet metal forming, 3d printing and others
• Testing concepts and prototypes in the lab and field
• Conduct DOEs to optimize product performance and manufacturability.
• Implement DFM principles to ensure products are designed for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Collaborate with other engineers and designers to ensure that products meet all requirements.
• Prepare presentations and reports on design projects.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience using SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in DOE and DFM methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Market Research, the Senior Market Research Officer- Biomass who will play a critical role in the execution of research initiatives from design to delivery and drive strategic insights and decision-making processes within the organization's Biomass division.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders for research execution.
• Lead brainstorming with teams to understand research requests.
• Manage project execution for assigned product lines, ensuring timely delivery.
• Create, manage, and optimize end-to-end project plans.
• Develop accurate study tools like questionnaires and guides in line with study objectives.
• Use tools like Kobo App for scripting and execution.
• Formulate research problems, hypotheses, and methodologies.
• Establish effective team workflows and expectations.
• Handle risk mitigation and problem resolution.
• Provide consultancy and coaching support.
• Embed standard project management practices within the team.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in Social Enterprise, Market Research, or related fields.
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Strong engagement with internal stakeholders and designers using participatory approaches.
• Expertise in data management, analysis, study design, and data quality.
• Skilled in navigating diverse organizational structures and cultures.
• Independent, self-driven, and capable of scoping own deliverables.
• Interpret research requests and lead brainstorming sessions.
• Formulate research problems, hypotheses, and study types.
• Identify appropriate methodologies and sample compositions.
• Develop precise study tools (questionnaires, guides) aligned with objectives.
• Proficiency in Kobo App and scripting platforms.
• Analyze raw data using Excel, SPSS, Power BI, and similar tools.
• Design qualitative studies and facilitate moderation.
• Conduct qualitative analysis with tools like Excel grids, NVivo, Dedoose, etc.
• Manage teams by reviewing study plans, tools, and reports.
• Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and PowerPoint presentations.
• An experienced and versatile professional capable of leading research endeavors with precision and presenting insights compellingly.

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Position Summary
Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the organization's database systems and safeguarding data integrity ensuring the security, efficiency, and availability of databases to meet the organization’s data requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Design and Implementation:
  • Design and create database structures according to organizational needs.
  • Install and configure various database management systems (DBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.
• Database Maintenance:
  • Conduct regular backups and recovery operations for data availability and integrity.
  • Monitor database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
  • Set up database monitoring solutions to track performance and health.
  • Establish alerts for critical events and performance thresholds.
• Security and Access Control:
  • Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data.
  • Define and enforce access control policies, including user roles and permissions.
  • Apply software patches and updates to maintain database security.
• Data Migration and Integration:
  • Plan and execute data migration projects between databases or systems.
  • Develop and maintain data integration processes for seamless data flow.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Optimize database queries and indexes to enhance system performance.
  • Address performance-related issues promptly.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery Planning:
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to minimize data loss in system failures.
  • Configure and maintain high availability solutions for uninterrupted database access.
• Scaling and Capacity Planning:
  • Plan for database scalability, both vertically and horizontally, to accommodate growing workloads efficiently.
• Documentation:
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Training and Support:
  • Provide training and support to end-users and team members on database-related issues and best practices.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Database Management Skills: Proficient in managing various database systems, including relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (Amazon DynamoDB).
• Experience with scripting and automation tools, such as Python and AWS CLI.
• Cloud Services Expertise: Demonstrates experience with AWS Database services (RDS, Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, Redshift, Database Migration Service, RDS Proxy).
• Proficiency in Azure services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and related tools.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with database design principles and data modeling.
• Expertise in database security, access control, backup, and recovery processes.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills, capable of troubleshooting complex database issues.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified, Azure Database Administrator, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, MySQL Database Administrator, PostgreSQL Certified Professional.