The Technical Operations Country Lead will oversee and optimize Jaza Tech operations in Tanzania, ensuring the energy hubs/shops performance. The role requires a strategic approach to tech operations management, team development, process compliance and tech issues resolution.
You will be responsible for meeting Technical Operations KPIs that directly impact the company’s mission of providing clean affordable energy solutions to underserved communities.
Process Compliance and Approval
- Ensure technical operational processes are well understood and adhered to
- Work to improve and simplify tech processes as needed
Fleet Health
- Monitor system performance and health to ensure optimal functionality
- Implement proactive measures to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment
Issue resolution and escalation
- Act as a primary point of contact for resolving day-to-day technical operational issues
- Escalate unresolved and observed technical issues to Management and Engineering team
Country level reporting
- Collect, analyze, and present tech operational performance to key stakeholders
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve tech ops efficiency and effectiveness
Recruitment and training
Talent sourcing solutions
- Lead the recruitment process for Country technical staff
- Develop and implement training programs to build the team’s technical capacity
Project Management
- Plan, execute, and oversee tech projects and support expansion tech maintenance of energy hubs/shops
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required tech standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other related field.
- Minimum of 8 years experience managing engineering projects on a large scale.
- Expertise in supply chain operations and procedures.
- Deep knowledge of the latest Solar market, its trends, as well as future.
- Proven ability to innovate and implement change successfully
- Strong Management and Organizational skills.
