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Head of Energy
2026-09-03T22:29:15+00:00
Spiro
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-09-15T17:00:00+00:00
8

At Spiro, we are dedicated to enhancing livelihoods through sustainable energy by leading the large-scale electrification of mobility across Africa.

Responsibilities or duties

  • Lead the energy business and project execution across Cameroon.
  • Plan, manage and execute solar power projects / solar farms, including EPC and site-level implementation.
  • Drive deployment of solar, hybrid, battery storage and energy solutions for telecom and infrastructure projects.
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning and O&M.
  • Oversee execution of telecom infrastructure projects, particularly BTS/site power and energy systems.
  • Manage EPC contractors, vendors, consultants and local project teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timelines, quality and budget.
  • Develop project plans, CAPEX budgets, resource plans and execution strategies.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks and drive timely resolution of operational issues.
  • Work closely with customers, telecom operators, government authorities, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE, technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and lead a high-performing local energy/project execution team.
  • Identify opportunities for expansion in solar energy, renewable energy and telecom power infrastructure.

Qualifications or requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Telecom Infrastructure or related sectors.
  • Strong hands-on experience in solar project execution, preferably solar farms, utility-scale or commercial/industrial solar projects.
  • Experience in telecom infrastructure, BTS/site deployment, tower power systems or telecom energy management will be highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of solar PV, batteries/BESS, hybrid power systems, DG and off-grid/on-grid solutions.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects, EPC contractors and multi-location teams.
  • Strong commercial and project management capabilities with experience handling CAPEX, budgets, vendors and contracts.
  • Experience working in Africa / Francophone Africa will be a strong advantage.
  • Fluency in French is mandatory; English communication skills will be an advantage.
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Renewable Energy, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • PMP / Project Management certification or an MBA will be an added advantage.
  • Lead the energy business and project execution across Cameroon.
  • Plan, manage and execute solar power projects / solar farms, including EPC and site-level implementation.
  • Drive deployment of solar, hybrid, battery storage and energy solutions for telecom and infrastructure projects.
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning and O&M.
  • Oversee execution of telecom infrastructure projects, particularly BTS/site power and energy systems.
  • Manage EPC contractors, vendors, consultants and local project teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timelines, quality and budget.
  • Develop project plans, CAPEX budgets, resource plans and execution strategies.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks and drive timely resolution of operational issues.
  • Work closely with customers, telecom operators, government authorities, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE, technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and lead a high-performing local energy/project execution team.
  • Identify opportunities for expansion in solar energy, renewable energy and telecom power infrastructure.
  • Solar energy project execution
  • Telecom infrastructure deployment
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Contract management
  • Team leadership
  • Risk management
  • HSE compliance
  • French fluency
  • 10+ years of experience in Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Telecom Infrastructure or related sectors.
  • Strong hands-on experience in solar project execution, preferably solar farms, utility-scale or commercial/industrial solar projects.
  • Experience in telecom infrastructure, BTS/site deployment, tower power systems or telecom energy management will be highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of solar PV, batteries/BESS, hybrid power systems, DG and off-grid/on-grid solutions.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects, EPC contractors and multi-location teams.
  • Strong commercial and project management capabilities with experience handling CAPEX, budgets, vendors and contracts.
  • Experience working in Africa / Francophone Africa will be a strong advantage.
  • Fluency in French is mandatory; English communication skills will be an advantage.
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Renewable Energy, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • PMP / Project Management certification or an MBA will be an added advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Head of Energy

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Spiro

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

At Spiro, we are dedicated to enhancing livelihoods through sustainable energy by leading the large-scale electrification of mobility across Africa.

Responsibilities or duties

  • Lead the energy business and project execution across Cameroon.
  • Plan, manage and execute solar power projects / solar farms, including EPC and site-level implementation.
  • Drive deployment of solar, hybrid, battery storage and energy solutions for telecom and infrastructure projects.
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning and O&M.
  • Oversee execution of telecom infrastructure projects, particularly BTS/site power and energy systems.
  • Manage EPC contractors, vendors, consultants and local project teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timelines, quality and budget.
  • Develop project plans, CAPEX budgets, resource plans and execution strategies.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks and drive timely resolution of operational issues.
  • Work closely with customers, telecom operators, government authorities, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE, technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and lead a high-performing local energy/project execution team.
  • Identify opportunities for expansion in solar energy, renewable energy and telecom power infrastructure.

Qualifications or requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Telecom Infrastructure or related sectors.
  • Strong hands-on experience in solar project execution, preferably solar farms, utility-scale or commercial/industrial solar projects.
  • Experience in telecom infrastructure, BTS/site deployment, tower power systems or telecom energy management will be highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of solar PV, batteries/BESS, hybrid power systems, DG and off-grid/on-grid solutions.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects, EPC contractors and multi-location teams.
  • Strong commercial and project management capabilities with experience handling CAPEX, budgets, vendors and contracts.
  • Experience working in Africa / Francophone Africa will be a strong advantage.
  • Fluency in French is mandatory; English communication skills will be an advantage.
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Renewable Energy, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • PMP / Project Management certification or an MBA will be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, September 15 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 04-09-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-09-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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