BasiGo is an early-stage e-mobility start-up working to create the future of clean, electric public transport in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, our team is strategically composed of seasoned entrepreneurs who have spent over a decade working and innovating within electric vehicle technology, mobility in Africa, and renewable energy financing. We are a team dedicated to creating an inclusive sustainable mobility revolution in Africa. BasiGo offers bus operators an Electric Bus solution that is more affordable, more convenient, and more reliable than a diesel alternative. To help bus operators receive the benefits of electric drive, BasiGo provides a complete electric bus solution including: 1) Electric Buses that operate all day on a single charge with proven, safe battery technology 2) Charging depots located close to bus routes providing guaranteed charging and expert preventative maintenance every night 3) Innovative Pay-As-You-Go financing that makes BasiGo buses affordable to purchase and lower cost to operate than diesel buses

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Pioneering affordable electric public transport for a cleaner, sustainable Africa.

<div><div>About BasiGo: BasiGo is a pioneering e-mobility start-up headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations in Rwanda, driving a transformation in Africa’s public transportation. We’re providing electric buses as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to diesel options, reshaping mobility for a greener future. At the heart of BasiGo’s innovation is our Pay-As-You-Drive model, making electric bus ownership and operation accessible and affordable for private sector operators across Africa. About the Role: BasiGo is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our team. The Senior Full Stack Developer will work with the engineering team reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, and build tools to facilitate an amazing customer experience for our clients, drivers, and passengers.  Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement scalable and reliable software systems architectures.</li><li>Develop a suite of software applications for data acquisition, customer management, customer reporting and payments, and operations management.</li><li>Design and implement reliable cloud-based architectures (e.g. AWS or similar solutions) </li><li>Develop interfaces to third-party software services and data systems.</li><li>Deploy tools and simple processes to facilitate QA, issue resolution, and bug tracking</li><li>Provide technical guidance and feasibility to stakeholder business requirements</li><li>Work with cross-departmental teammates to assess software development projects, define priorities and communicate status.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members</li><li>Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code</li><li>Create system documentation</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s or four-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or at least 6 years of experience as a software developer building software at scale.</li><li>Prociency with server-side languages such as Python, Java, or .Net, and utilizing external APIs for integration with partner systems.</li><li>Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and frameworks such as NextJS, React or VueJS.</li><li>Proficiency in developing simple mobile applications for Android and iOS is a plus.</li><li>Understanding of software QA processes and a demonstrated ability to self-test and personally ensure the quality of the code.</li><li>Direct experience with relational database technology such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, RDS, etc. </li><li>Direct experience with non-relational database technologies such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.</li><li>Experience with AWS infrastructure or other similar cloud-based infrastructure services.</li></ul>Attitude and Approach:<ul><li>A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and to maintain a high-quality standard when working under time pressure.</li><li>Growth mindset, excited to learn and not scared of asking questions.</li><li>Self-motivated and a great team player.</li></ul> BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.</div></div>

Senior Full Stack Developer

<div><div>Location: Kigali, Rwanda Type: Full TimeReports to: Finance Manager About BasiGoBasiGo is an early-stage e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. We’re looking for an Accounts Associate to join our team. The Accounts Associate will report directly to the Finance Manager. You might like this job if: <ul><li>You enjoy working with numbers and have strong attention to detail attribute</li><li>You’re able to think on your feet and create systems, policies, and processes that support scale</li><li>You’re ambitious, quick to learn new skills, and like to multitask.</li><li>You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.</li></ul>Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and post various accounting transactions including AP, AR, Reimbursements &amp; Journal entries</li><li>Undertake bank and other related accounting reconciliations</li><li>Support the Finance Team in implementing new financial systems and processes</li><li>Support VAT, withholding tax and payroll related deductions filing</li><li>Enforcing the company’s finance and procurement policies, assisting in procurement processes, including obtaining quotations and preparing purchase requests.</li><li>Support Finance manager with accounting close</li><li>Assist in the coordination of travel arrangements and accommodation for staff and visitors</li><li>Managing office petty cash and reporting thereof</li><li>Manage office supplies stock and place orders</li><li>Any other duties assigned by the manager</li></ul>Our ideal candidate would have:Education &amp; Experience:<ul><li><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business-related fields </li><li>Certified accountant (CPA or ACCA)</li><li>Minimum of 1-year experience working in a busy accounting environment  </li><li>Strong understanding of accounting standards and principles, especially IFRS requirements</li><li>Experience processing accounting transactions and posting</li><li>Proficiency with spreadsheets, and databases. Additional knowledge of financial software especially Odoo ERP is a plus. </li></ul></li></ul>Skills &amp; Attitude<ul><li><ul><li>Ethical behavior</li><li>Strong communication and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel Skills</li><li>A strong attention to detail and the ability to notice discrepancies in data </li><li>A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and maintaining a high-quality standard when working under time pressure.</li><li>Excited to learn &amp; not scared of asking questions </li></ul></li></ul>BasiGo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees. </div></div>

Accounts Associate

<div><div>Location: Kigali, RwandaContract Type: Full-time Reports to: Rwanda Country Lead  BasiGo is an early stage E-Mobility start-up working to create the future of clean, electric, and digitally-powered public transport in sub-Saharan Africa. BasiGo provides bus operators with a cost effective electric alternative to existing diesel buses. BasiGo seeks to work with experienced professionals who are excited to help us realize our vision of clean, electric public transit in Africa. BasiGo Rwanda is looking for a dynamic, results driven individual to join our Team as a Vehicle Systems Engineer. The Vehicle Systems Engineer will be responsible for product validation, system validation and continuous technical analysis related to vehicle system performance and reliability. The Vehicle Systems Engineer will be critical in supporting the Team in planning and evaluating programs which ensure and increase vehicle performance and reliability.  You might be interested in this job if:<ul><li>You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality</li><li>You enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment </li><li>You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy working in high growth startup environments</li><li>Have a thirst for new information </li><li>You want to create a cleaner, safer, more energy efficient and technologically advanced future for African cities.</li></ul> Our ideal candidate would have:Experience &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>MS Engineering degree or equivalent expert level in automotive systems or electronics.  </li><li>Understanding of vehicle systems integration. Knowledge of electric vehicle systems is desirable. </li><li>Understanding of vehicle electronics design and development </li><li>Ability to analyze system performance data and present concise reports with meaningful conclusion</li><li>Direct experience in automotive system diagnostics </li><li>Ability to perform independent test &amp; measurement activities </li><li>Experience of system data analysis and calibration software used in automotives </li><li>Demonstrated experience working with data systems and system modeling software tools including Python, SQL, Javascript, Simulink, and Excel would be an advantage </li><li>You have demonstrated an ability to learn continuously, work autonomously, and make decisions</li></ul> Skills &amp; Attitude<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to independently define, manage and execute technical projects</li><li>You are comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives</li><li>Systems thinker with an intuitive understanding of the capabilities and limitations of electric vehicle systems.</li><li>Strong technical communication skills in order to properly communicate complex insights into frameworks for engineering and management decision-making.</li><li>Roll up your sleeves and get it done</li><li>Detail-oriented across all aspects of engineering design and data analysis </li><li>You are hardworking, highly organized, a great team player, you pay attention to details and are a lot of fun to work with</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and changing priorities as required to meet requirements and timelines</li></ul> Roles and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and track key vehicle / system performance benchmarks during pilot and operational phases of the BasiGo fleet</li><li>Analyze, simulate, perform verification testing and documentation of vehicle systems </li><li>Review the vehicle system performance data to ensure compliance with design specifications and highlight any deviation for action</li><li>Identify major impacts of system performance deviation to vehicle reliability, efficiency &amp; operations</li><li>Liaison with internal &amp; external stakeholders to generate vehicle system data repositories of interest </li><li>Support the engineering of vehicle telematics solutions for vehicle monitoring and data collection across operational vehicle fleets</li><li>Design methodologies for data acquisition for vehicle system parameters that may not be readily available via telematics </li><li>Collaborate with the Service Team to track vehicle system failures, evaluation of incidents and development of recommendations and alternatives.</li><li>Support the Service Team in the review of maintenance records and evaluate effectiveness of preventative maintenance programs and cycles and perform trend analysis. </li><li>Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering to verify, validate and improve system/ product designs</li><li>Work with BasiGo suppliers to improve on system designs and deployment of future iterations where updates or changes are required </li><li>Coordinate and participate in the preparation of vehicle reliability performance documents including performance, reports, test results and special reliability studies</li><li>Communicate vehicle system project technical status </li><li>Participate in product design reviews and proactively escalate issues for resolution while understanding the major impacts to technical and business-related areas</li></ul> BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.</div></div>

Vehicle Systems Engineer

<div><div>BasiGo is an early stage E-Mobility start-up working to create the future of clean, electric, and digitally-powered public transport in sub-Saharan Africa. BasiGo provides Bus Operators with a cost effective electric alternative to existing diesel buses, along with reliable charging and maintenance services in support of their bus operations. BasiGo seeks to work with experienced professionals who are excited to help us realize our vision of clean, electric public transit in Africa. BasiGo Rwanda is looking for an experienced automotive specialist to lead the E-Bus service and general operations  that will ensure provision of high quality service, maintenance, and repair of BasiGo’s electric buses and charging stations. This position requires an experienced and innovative leader who is able to deliver exceptional service experience for our Electric Buses, ensuring the Buses are available with the highest uptime. You might like this job if: <ul><li>You believe electric transportation is the future and want to make it a reality</li><li>You enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment </li><li>You’re able to take a risk on something new, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>You want to create a cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced future for African cities.</li></ul>Our Ideal Candidate would have:  <ul><li>Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a minimum of 5 years senior management experience in the public transport sector.</li><li>5+ years of managerial experience in fleet operations, automotive, or related fields, with proven ability to optimize maintenance operations and service delivery.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build, manage, and motivate teams.</li><li>Technical understanding of electric vehicles and vehicle performance systems is a plus.</li><li>Experience developing efficient and scalable processes to meet business objectives.</li><li>Basic understanding of finance and accounting to monitor costs and improve operational performance.</li><li>Strong communication skills to present insights, support decision-making, and engage with stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in business productivity software, ERP systems, and operational tools.</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced, early-stage technology company or start-up environment.</li><li>Familiarity with the East African market and its unique challenges in the mobility sector.</li></ul></li><li>Key Skills &amp; Attributes:<ul><li>A hands-on leader ready to tackle challenges and drive results.</li><li>A strategic thinker with a high level of integrity and the ability to inspire teams.</li><li>Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, operational efficiency, and continuous innovation.</li></ul></li></ul>Roles and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Build and lead an operational team responsible for delivering Pay-As-You-Drive services, focusing on fleet maintenance and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Develop, implement and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures for Vehicle Servicing, Maintenance and Driver Management. </li><li>Align operating standards to meet both regulatory and investor compliance requirements that’ll also include reports on the implementation of road safety initiatives and plans.</li><li>Develop and implement a driver training program focused on electric vehicle operation and safety while tracking key driver performance metrics aimed at improving vehicle efficiency.</li><li>Oversee and streamline tracking/reporting on vehicle servicing, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules to maximize fleet uptime.</li><li>Primary liaison with OEMs to ensure seamless E-Bus service and warranty management </li></ul>Leadership and Strategy:<ul><li>Serve as a key member of BasiGo Rwanda’s leadership team, contributing to strategic objectives and decision-making to align operations with business goals.</li><li>Ensure that BasiGo’s fleet services align with the company’s goals of becoming the largest and most reliable supplier of electric commercial vehicles in Africa.</li></ul>Fleet Operations:<ul><li>Manage and optimize vehicle service operations to ensure the highest uptime and reliability for BasiGo customers. This includes overseeing service personnel, spare parts inventory, and workshop operations.</li><li>Develop and implement systems and procedures that ensure BasiGo products are recognized in the market as reliable, with the best-in-class customer service for any unexpected issues.</li><li>Establish a customer service and emergency roadside response system to provide exceptional support and build customer trust.</li><li>Real-time monitoring of vehicle performance and utilization, using data insights to continuously improve operational efficiency and reliability.</li></ul>Innovation and Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Drive innovation in fleet operations by introducing and enhancing processes and best practices for service delivery and operational excellence.</li><li>Work cross-functionally with engineering and customer teams to identify and implement improvements to vehicles and service models.</li><li>Leverage data and feedback to refine maintenance protocols, ensuring BasiGo continues to lead the market in electric fleet solutions.</li></ul>Process and Performance Optimization:<ul><li>Create and monitor systems to improve operational efficiency, supporting BasiGo’s goal of becoming the first profitable fleet EV solution in Africa.</li><li>Work closely with finance teams to monitor operating costs, optimize budgets, and maintain alignment with business profitability targets.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth integration of fleet services into broader business objectives and strategies.</li></ul>Safety, Compliance, and Culture:<ul><li>Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement within fleet operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local regulatory standards and contribute to environmental sustainability goals.</li><li>Manage and maintain relationships with local service providers and suppliers critical to delivering exceptional fleet services.</li></ul>Why Join BasiGo? At BasiGo, you will have the opportunity to lead fleet operations that directly contribute to:<ul><li>Reliability: Establishing BasiGo as the most dependable electric fleet solution, backed by exceptional customer service.</li><li>Innovation: Driving continuous improvements and advancements across fleet operations.</li><li>Scale: Supporting BasiGo’s mission to become the largest supplier of electric commercial vehicles in Africa.</li><li>Efficiency: Ensuring BasiGo’s operations are on track to achieve profitability while delivering unparalleled value to customers.</li></ul>Join a mission-driven team that is building the future of public transportation while contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Africa. BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law. </div></div>

Vehicle Service & Operations Manager [Rwanda]

<div><div>BasiGo is an early-stage e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing matatu owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. Rock star radar is our spontaneous application to work with BasiGo. We're always on the lookout for outstanding talent, which are not necessarily advertised on our website. Are you the rockstar we’ve been missing and haven't realised yet? Then this might be your opportunity. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced, fast scaling, multitasking, startup environment with an unrelenting passion for sustainability and should be excited about the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of public transport in Africa. Minimum Requirements<ul><li>Minimum Education – Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.</li></ul><ul><li>Has work experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment, start-up environment or consulting roles.</li><li>A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and maintaining a high-quality standard when working under time pressure.</li><li>Excited to learn &amp; not scared of asking questions. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.</li><li>Team player with a cooperative approach to team members </li></ul>Join us and be a part of the electric mobility revolution in Africa!  If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of public transport in Africa, we would love for you to apply here.</div></div>

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