Jobs at VIDA

Your responsibilities:
Lead generation

• Use tools such as DevelopmentAid to identify new opportunities for VIDA in the sector.
• Identify opportunities through conversations with donors and potential clients.
• Lead presentations for potential clients in Francophone countries including clients and donors.
• Qualify inbound leads by assessing needs, budgets, and fit.

Market intelligence

• Stay up to date on sector developments and trends (e.g., new programmes).
• Monitor the activities of potential competitors.

Pipeline management and reporting

• Keep VIDA’s CRM (HubSpot) accurate and up to date, ensuring the wider BD team has the dashboards and reports needed to track goals.
• Track and report on the outcomes of proposal submissions.

Proposal development and bid support

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for clients such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, SNV and other key stakeholders.
• Work with VIDA’s Data Solutions and Product teams to gather technical inputs.
• Coordinate with current and prospective partners on proposals, including identifying new partners, contributing to joint bids and preparing administrative documents.

Content and materials

• Prepare business development materials including slide decks, one-pagers and case studies.
• Keep materials current, for example by updating VIDA’s country portfolio or recent project examples.

Is it you we’re looking for?

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as energy / sustainable energy, environmental science or engineering, international development, public policy, or economics. A Master’s degree is a plus, but not required if you bring sufficient sector experience.
• You bring at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the energy sector, with exposure to off-grid energy highly desirable.
• You have engaged with major donors and stakeholders in the energy access space (e.g., World Bank, African Development Bank, African governments).
• You have a track record of capturing new opportunities, either through competitive tenders or direct procurement, and are familiar with donor procurement cycles.
• You know how to build and maintain trust with clients, donors, and partners.
• You are proficient with presentation tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, or similar) and working with CRM systems.
• You bring a basic understanding of GIS tools.
• You are comfortable working across diverse geographies and cultural contexts.
• You manage your time effectively, juggle multiple tasks, and stay on top of priorities.
• You have excellent English writing and editing skills and can produce high-quality text independently. Additionally, you have strong French language skills, both spoken and written.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in energy access in Africa, combined with knowledge of GIS and data science. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects, coordinating technical and operational activities, and ensuring successful delivery of outcomes that support sustainable energy access and geospatial planning.
Your Responsibilities
Project Management & Leadership

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of energy access and geospatial projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including governments, donors, development partners, and local institutions.
• Develop project work plans, timelines, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with African government institutions, development agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes.

Technical & Geospatial Oversight

• Oversee integration of **GIS and data science methods** into project design and execution.
• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of geospatial data.
• Collaborate with data science teams to ensure analyses inform decision-making (e.g., least-cost electrification, national electrification strategies and plans, mini-grid viability analysis, etc.).
• Ensure project outputs (VIDA software products and reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress toward deliverables and provide timely project updates to management and partners.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, and reports diverse audiences.

Is it you we’re looking for?

Must haves:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in energy access projects in Africa, preferably with international organizations, governments, or NGOs.
• Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, and development partners in Africa.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading multi-partner initiatives.
• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and basic understanding of data analysis languages (e.g. Python, SQL),
• Excellent (intercultural) communication, stakeholder management and diplomacy skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic, multi-country contexts.
• Fluency in French (Level C1), as much as English.