Vacancy title:
Technical Project Analyst

Jobs at:
Solaris Tanzania

 Deadline of this Job:
27th July 2918

Duty Station:
Mwanza, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Solaris Tanzania is a social enterprise that aims to provide clean energy to low-income communities by empowering village entrepreneurs and households with our bespoke solar solution.

The company started its operations in the lake region of Tanzania in October 2014 with an approach that relies on 3 main pillars:

• An efficient solar technology that suits the needs of entrepreneurs and households. To do so, the Solaris system can charge up to 9 electronic devices at once (lamps, phones, etc.). Systems start from 20W, and can be increased modularly up to 80W + TV.
  
• Payment via a micro-credit system that removes the upfront cost constraint that prevents many entrepreneurs from launching such venture. The customer benefits from a “pay-as-you-go” offer and unlocks the device through mobile payments. After the repayment period, the client owns the device and has unlimited access to clean energy for their home and business.
  
• A free after sales is offered during the repayment period, through locally based teams of “Rafikis” who visit clients whenever they need support and technical maintenance.
  

For more information, see: www.solaris.co.tz  & www.facebook.com/solaristanzania
We are growing! The Tech Project Analyst will be part of the technical team supporting the operations in Tanzania. Reporting to the Director of Tech, this position requires technical expertise with hands-on troubleshooting, organization and project management skills in a dynamic and changing environment, exceptional communication skills and a willingness to visit our field operations as needed.

Primary Responsibilities
Technical expertise
• Work together with the Senior Tech Expert to analyze, troubleshoot and fix technical issues, both electronic hardware and software
• Propose and develop solutions and processes for long and short term
• Collect, gather and post-process failure data
• Control installations and after-sales services in the field through regular trainings and inspections
• Support recruitment and technical equipment of field technicians

Project management and communication

• Support planning and monitoring of tasks, resources, budget for the projects run in Tanzania
  
• Work together with the Director of Tech and other directors to ensure timely availability of resources and material
  
• Report project status and risks to the management team (both in Tanzania and in Europe)
  
• Follow, improve and propose processes
  
• Work together with our team in Europe to develop and implement solutions
  

Person Specification
The ideal candidate should display the following key skills:

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills in a dynamic environment
  
• Adept in technical troubleshooting and product/process improvement
  
• Very structured working methods, taking the initiative to improve tools as needed
  
• A team player, able to exchange and work with team members and field technicians
  
• Results oriented, with proven success in exceeding targets
  
• Prior experience in leading a team.
  

We expect the candidate to meet the following criteria:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering field (electrical, mechanical, or similar)
  
• Minimum 2 years proven previous working experience within a technical team and/or technical project management
  
• Fluent in English and Swahili, with strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Knowledge of risk management and reporting
  
• High level of computer literacy, specifically office tools (text processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
  
• Proven numeracy skills and previous experience of budget management
  
• Previous work experience with batteries (Lead-Acid).
  

Key Information
Location: The role will be based in our regional HQ in Mwanza, with occasional travel to our hubs within the Lakes Region of Tanzania.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Remuneration: Dependent on profile, with annual KPI based bonus.
The Tech Project Analyst will be part of the technical team supporting the operations in Tanzania.

Job application procedure
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