<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div>You will be responsible for testing KOKO’s Bioethanol based cookstove and canister. Your role includes design and supervising execution of tests for our cooker, canister and its components. The testing will be distributed across KOKO’s Product Test Lab at Gandhinagar, Nairobi and third party labs. You will work closely with KOKO’s Design engineering team and product team for defining test protocols and developing the right type of test hardware/equipment and environment.</div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Understand product and use, environment and typical operating conditions.</li><li>Designing tests and their detailed test protocols/procedures.</li><li>Design formats for data collection and test reports.</li><li>Design source test rigs and equipment required to carry out tests.</li><li>Independently conduct experiments and analyze data.</li><li>Provide technical support to the team of test engineers and technicians during the tests.</li><li>Provide test reports and recommendations for designers, engineers and product team.</li><li>Maintain and upgrade KOKO’s in house test lab.</li><li>Troubleshoot test equipment and processes to ensure accurate and reliable test results.</li><li>Continuously improve test methods and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in mechanical testing.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Proven experience (1-3 years) as a Mechanical Test Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing or R&amp;D environment.</li><li>Proficiency in mechanical testing techniques and methodologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as universal testing machines, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret test data and draw meaningful conclusions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of statistical tools.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASTM, ISO) is a plus.</li><li>Experience with CAD software (<a href="http://e.gSolidWorks">e.gSolidWorks</a>) is desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of ANSYS/COMSOL is preferable.</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organization where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having a high impact through their work.</li><div><br></div><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

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Mechanical Test Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div>As <a href="http://Sr.Tst">S</a>enior Test Engineer, you will be leading the team of test engineers; responsible for testing KOKO’s Bio-Ethanol based Cook Stove &amp; Canister. Your role includes design &amp; supervising execution of tests for our Cooker, Canister &amp; its components. The testing will be distributed across KOKO’s Product Test Lab at Gandhinagar, Nairobi &amp; third party labs. You will work closely with KOKO’s Design engineering team &amp; Product team for defining test protocols &amp; developing the right type of test hardware / equipment &amp; environment.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Understand product end use, environment &amp; typical operating conditions</li><li>Designing tests &amp; their detailed test protocols / procedures</li><li>Design formats for data collection &amp; test reports</li><li>Design/Source Test Rigs and Equipment required to carry out tests</li><li>Provide technical support to the team of Test Engineers &amp; Technicians during the tests</li><li>Publish test reports &amp; recommendations for Designers, Process engineers &amp; Product team</li><li>Maintain &amp; Upgrade KOKO’s in-house test Lab. </li></ul><h3>What you will bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li><b>Education</b>- Master of Engineering / Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical or Mechatronics</li><li><b>Experience</b>- 6-8 years</li><li><b>Background-</b> Must have worked in the Product Testing Department / Test Lab with similar Responsibilities</li><li><b>Industry</b>- Home appliances, Lab equipment, Consumer electronics or other relevant industries</li><li>Experience with testing of Cook stoves and/or Combustion process will be preferred</li><li>Expertise in Documentation with Charts, Tables etc. for effective communication &amp; documentation</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for a motivated engineer who is passionate about data and who will lay the foundation for more effective and efficient data management, analytics, and developing insights in business strategy, operations planning, and product design.</div><div>We're hiring an experienced Data Quality Engineer to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our data systems. In this role, you will contribute to developing test scripts, enhancing automated testing frameworks, and collaborating closely with development teams. Your expertise in data models, ETL architecture, and automation testing will drive the quality and integrity of our data-driven solutions.</div><div>KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role. IoT and real time data processing feature heavily in our technology suite</div><br><br><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Test  and support KOKO’s data infrastructure</li><li>Test ETL pipelines, selecting the most appropriate tools and products in collaboration with KOKO’s analytics, product and engineering teams</li><li>Ensure logical and understandable data models and data stores to house data from KOKO’s various live products and other diverse data sources for consumption by other teams</li><li>Help validate systems to track data quality and consistency, ensuring that our data is accurate &amp; up to date</li><li>Help continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service use of KOKO’s data (create tools that assist teams in this process).</li><li>Keep our data secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers and AWS regions</li><li>As the team grows, help recruit and manage additional data engineers</li><li>Represent the Data Engineering discipline during sprint planning meetings and retrospectives</li><li>Help build the engineering culture at KOKO, attracting similar minded people with a passion for using technology to tackle hard challenges</li><div><br></div><div>KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, <a href="http://Vue.js">Vue.js</a>, Postgres, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git</div></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.</li><li>5-8 years of strong experience in QA/testing or application development</li><li>Strong in Database and ETL testing</li><li>Strong at preparing the test plan and ensure that test plans get reviewed by all stakeholders and strong in peer reviews.</li><li>Strong command of Essential technologies: SQL scripting, PL/SQL.</li><li>ETL Testing from various feeds on server (S3, SQL ,HIVE, Data Bricks, SnowFlake) using different testing strategy to ensure the data quality and data consistency, timeliness</li><li>Having knowledge on large-scale data processing languages like pyspark is a plus.</li><li>Strong command of any Programmatic Language (Python preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of API Testing</li><li>Proficient with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, QA methodologies, defect management system, and documentation.</li><li>Experience in automation, automation frameworks and automation delivery preferred.</li><li>Understanding of of PyTest, Unitest, Behave and Mock Test wil be an added advantage</li><li>Good at setting Quality standards in various new testing technologies in the industry.</li><li>Excellent analytical and communication skill is required</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li><div><br></div><li>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Data Quality Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of firmware for KOKO’s IoT based hardware platforms that provide our customers with smart delivery of fuel and other goods through our unique last mile distribution network. As such you will play a key role in enabling KOKO’s long term success, including our expansion to new markets. </div><div><br></div><div>In this position on the engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to and add value across multiple KOKO's products, at different stages of the product life cycle, and be part of the wider engineering team in delivering best-in-class solutions.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Develop the embedded software that powers our network hardware and the tools that enable us to test, build, diagnose and repair them. </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics engineers, software engineers, product managers, and others to integrate embedded software into products.</li><li>Support existing devices and manage firmware improvements in our installed networks</li><li>Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in the functionality of our systems</li><li>Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.</li><li>Deliver new features to production environments and support them in operation</li><li>Participate in building the engineering culture at KOKO</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Strong, proven experience coding (5+ years) and good design principles in C/C++ for embedded systems</li><li>Solid and demonstrable understanding of Linux and programming for Linux (e.g. Raspberry Pi)</li><li>Experience programming in both RTOS and bare metal environments</li><li>Ability to developing and debug low level protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI) and higher level communication protocols (e.g. BLE, USB)</li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills for investigating reported issues, debugging and fixing field problems</li><li>Knowledge of IoT “edge” device development and strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP, MQTT) and interfaces (TCP/IP, TLS)</li><li>Knowledge of Git and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>A good grasp of electronics - ability to read schematics and data sheets</li><div><br></div><div>Other skills:</div><li>Experience in developing commercial products - proven experience developing for hardware at scale</li><li>Strong analytical skills, working with engineering best practices to get the best results</li><li>Team player, conscientious and with a strong collaborative ethos</li><div><br></div><div>We are looking for a highly technical leader with significant experience in scaling and maintaining complex, mission critical systems, and making key architectural decisions along the way.  Aside from being an expert in your core skills areas, you should be comfortable leading and coaching, building rapport across the team, doing what’s necessary to ensure KOKO’s products always deliver.</div></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li><div><br></div><div>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.</div></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the mechanical designs for hardware products that make up KOKO’s clean fuel distribution network.</div><div><br></div><div>In this position on the engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to and add value across multiple hardware products, at different stages of the product life cycle, and be part of the wider cross functional technology team delivering best-in-class hardware and software solutions.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>As a domain leader in the area of mechanical engineering, oversee the complete life-cycle of our hardware products from design, documentation, test, deployment to continuous monitoring.</li><li>Lead new initiatives and best practices in the field of mechanical design engineering</li><li>Collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders to understand design requirements and provide strategic input into mechanical designs that meet such requirements</li><li>Researching new technologies and design concepts through self-driven initiatives to innovate our products</li><li>Help define test strategies / support building test rigs for R&amp;D, production and operational needs.</li><li>Serve as a technical authority representing mechanical design and enable confidence in everything we do in this area</li><li>Help build the engineering culture at KOKO, mentor and guide junior engineers and instill engineering excellence into the team.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>10+ years of hands on experience in design engineering of Mechanical products (i.e. Hardware Products)</li><li>Strong track record developing  and delivering significant hardware products through to production.</li><li>Significant experience in materials, mainly in steel sheet metal &amp; plastics</li><li>Knowledge of mass / batch manufacturing processes for general engineering parts</li><li>Understanding of National &amp; International standards / guidelines for various mechanical products </li><li>Experience prototyping processes for metals &amp; plastics</li><li>Ability to conceptualise &amp; detail ideas using 3D CAD tools (Solidworks or similar) and 2D sketches. </li><li>Well developed skills in designing for testability, reliability, maintainability and cost effectiveness</li><li>Experience in design for global compliance standards (CE, CSA, UL, etc.)</li><li>Experience in working within cross-functional teams (Electronics, Software etc.)</li><li>Strong communicator, both written and verbal.</li><li>Empathy for your colleagues, encouraging team members to think creatively while knowing where to intervene to tackle tough problems and navigate conflicts.</li><div><br></div><div>Nice to haves</div><li>Use of CAE Tools for design analysis (Ansys /others)</li><li>Ingress / environmental protection</li><li>Familiar with Engineering Change Management</li><li>Knowledge of automated dispensing systems design for liquids and solids.</li><li>Knowledge of fuel distribution industry</li></ul><h3>What we offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Medicare for you and your family</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li><div><br></div><div>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.</div></ul><br><div>If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!</div><div><br></div><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Principal Mechanical Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div>As Manager, Automation, you will be a key member of the expansion team looking at the scaling up of our manufacturing facility to 10x. You will work closely with our engineering team in bringing the latest in automation to our new product line which is to go on-stream in 2024.</div><br><br><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Responsible for Factory Automation Introduction for sheet metal stamping, Spot and projection welding processes, QC inspection and Laser Welding processes</li><li>Conduct the feasibility study to improve cycle times, productivity and labour engagement with machines through Automation</li><li>Improve work ergonomics for labor extensive processes</li><li>Liaise with external automation partners to design the pilot projects and introduce the successful projects for mass production</li><li>Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, e.g., production control, quality engineering, process engineering, and production teamsOwn projects and deployment of computer vision automation systems from “concept to completion” in dynamic industrial environments</li><li>Visit the factory floor regularly to understand requirements and make adjustments to program strategyDefine the System Validation Acceptance criteria inline with process requirements for Automation projects</li><li>Take a first-principles approach to technical decisions in the face of tight timelines, engineering challenges, and limited resources</li><li>Responsible for end-to-end delivery of the project from requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post implementation support</li><li>Conduct the ROI analysis and present to management for every Automation project with critical path evaluation</li><li>Responsible for FAT ( Factory Acceptance Test ) and complete buyoff of the Automation Project</li><li>Work with Industrial Engineer for line balancing ,motion study,factory layouting,Automation Layouts</li><li>Perform Automation system integration, reverification, and validation procedures</li><li>Connect Automation Vendors dealing with Automation Turnkey projects using robotics,linear slide,vision system,pick and place, gripper systems</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>A study in Engineering discipline preferably production engineering or instrumentation, electrical </li><li>Relevant experience of 10-12 years</li><li>Good data analysis skills and design review abilities</li><li>Good knowledge of Automation process ,linear motion slides, pneumatics and gripper design</li><li>Robotic welding experience is a must</li><li>Hands-on experience in technical program or project management for automation projects</li><li>Hands-on experience with developing processes and methodologies in industrial environments</li><li>Very good leadership, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills</li><li>Strong working knowledge of robotics and control systems pertaining to mechanical assembly and welding equipment</li><li>Knowledge in robotic programming, PLC programming, spot welding, MIG welding, drawn arc stud welding and projection welding strong preferred</li><li>Experience with Autocad, 3D-CAD ,Solidworks is must</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Manager, Automation

<div><div><p><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">2</span><span style="color:#0e375f;font-size:13px;">0</span><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">50 Partners is seeking a mission-driven Senior Consultant to join our team in a fully remote role. In this role, you will directly contribute to the execution and management of decarbonization consulting projects that contribute to the development of future GHG-reducing building codes and appliance standards. We are looking for team-members who are passionate about understanding clients’ pain points and delivering pragmatic solutions; dedicated to our purpose of shortening the path to carbon neutrality; and enthusiastic about growing with our dynamic consulting firm.  </span></p><p><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">We are seeking a candidate with diverse expertise so that we can align strengths and interests with different projects. Initial assignments will include one or more of the following project areas: </span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">State building codes advancement and advocacy (energy and green codes in multiple states) </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">National model building codes advancement and advocacy (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC) </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">State and national appliance standards and test procedure advancement and advocacy </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Building performance standards – local, state, and national </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Local reach/stretch codes </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Decarbonization initiatives and research </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Responsibilities include:  </span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Be a trusted advisor for our clients by providing pragmatic advice based on defensible data and analysis </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Oversee and contribute to multiple projects including technical research, client engagement, subcontractor management, and external stakeholder engagement including:  </span><ul><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Scoping and launching new projects</span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Supporting primary and secondary research  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Procuring test equipment and arranging laboratory tests</span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Supporting laboratory and field investigations  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Fostering coalition-building  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Supporting legal, regulatory, and policy reviews </span></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:13px;">Develop and maintain budget forecasts across multiple projects</span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;">Coordinate research with efforts from state programs and independent entities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;">Ensure high-quality deliverables, including reports and presentations </span></li><li><span style="font-size:13px;">Contribute to business development and proposal writing</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Desired Qualifications and Competencies: </span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field(s) is required </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">8+ years relevant experience  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Consulting experience and mindset: comfort contributing to complex projects with a problem-solving orientation that prioritizes client needs  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Ability to learn and apply new skills across interdisciplinary fields, including technology assessments, engineering, economics, statistics, and policy</span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Highest ethical standards  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Project management track record </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Great initiative, creativity, and curiosity; work well both on your own and as part of team </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Excellent communication and presentation skills  </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Strong attention to detail </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and discretion </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Willingness for periodic travel </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Desire and ability to work remotely </span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Desired Experience</span><span style="color:#00718b;font-size:13px;">*</span><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">: </span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Experience related to national, state, and local building codes (e.g., California Title 24 Part 6, California Title 24 Part 11, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, local reach/stretch codes, state amended energy codes) </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Experience related to national and state appliance standards, test procedures, and specifications (e.g., DOE, California Title 20, ENERGYSTAR) </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Experience related to building performance standards </span></li><li><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">Experience related to one or more of the following categories: battery storage; building energy modeling; building decarbonization; electric vehicle charging infrastructure; electronics; embodied carbon; emerging technologies programs and projects; energy efficiency incentive programs; equity; demand flexibility and connected loads; fans, motors, and drives; HVAC; industrial end-uses and processes; market transformation programs and projects; refrigerants and refrigeration; renewable energy; resilience; transportation electrification; water heating; water-using equipment and plumbing; white goods appliances. </span></li></ul><p><em><span style="color:#00718b;font-size:13px;">[*Note: We recognize that no candidates will have expertise in all these areas. Given the variety of our projects, we are seeking candidates with diverse expertise so that we can align experience and expertise with different projects. Please highlight your relevant experience in your resume and cover letter.]  </span></em><span style="color:#00718b;font-size:13px;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#3d3d3c;font-size:13px;">2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to providing strategy, innovation, execution, and knowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broader decarbonization strategies. We have broad experience providing strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy development. 2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a flexible and fun work environment. </span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://cdn.2050partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/E-Verify-Participation-Poster.pdf">Notice of E-Verify Participation</a></p><p><a href="https://cdn.2050partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IER_RightToWorkPoster-Eng_Es.pdf">Notice of Right to Work</a></p><p><br></p></div></div>

2050 Partners helps utility, public, private, and non-profit clients shorten the path to carbon neutrality and increase return on investment by shaping regulations and policy.

Senior Consultant: Decarbonization Projects and Programs

<p style="font-weight: 400;">2050 Partners is seeking a&nbsp;mission-driven&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Consultant&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;our team&nbsp;in a fully remote role.&nbsp;In this role, you will&nbsp;directly contribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;the execution and management of decarbonization&nbsp;consulting&nbsp;projects that contribute to the development of future GHG-reducing building codes and appliance standards.&nbsp;We are looking for&nbsp;team-members&nbsp;who&nbsp;are&nbsp;passionate about&nbsp;understanding clients&rsquo; pain points and&nbsp;delivering&nbsp;pragmatic solutions;&nbsp;dedicated to our&nbsp;purpose of shortening the path to carbon neutrality;&nbsp;and enthusiastic about&nbsp;growing with our dynamic consulting firm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">We are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a candidate with diverse&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;so that we can align&nbsp;strengths and interests&nbsp;with different projects.&nbsp;Initial assignments will include&nbsp;<u>one or more</u>&nbsp;of the following project areas:&nbsp;</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>State building codes advancement and advocacy (energy and green codes in multiple states)&nbsp;</li>
<li>National model building codes advancement and advocacy (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC)&nbsp;</li>
<li>State and national appliance standards and test procedure advancement and advocacy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Building performance standards &ndash; local, state, and national&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local reach/stretch codes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Decarbonization initiatives and research&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Responsibilities include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Be a trusted advisor for our clients by&nbsp;providing&nbsp;pragmatic advice based on defensible data and analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee and contribute to&nbsp;multiple projects including technical research, client engagement, subcontractor management, and external stakeholder engagement including:&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<ul>
<li>Scoping and launching new projects</li>
<li>Supporting&nbsp;primary and secondary research&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Procuring&nbsp;test equipment and arranging laboratory tests</li>
<li>Supporting&nbsp;laboratory and field investigations&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fostering&nbsp;coalition-building&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting&nbsp;legal,&nbsp;regulatory, and policy&nbsp;reviews&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Develop and maintain budget forecasts across multiple projects</li>
<li>Coordinate research with efforts from state programs and independent entities</li>
<li>Ensure high-quality deliverables, including reports and presentations&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contribute to business development and proposal writing</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Desired Qualifications and Competencies:&nbsp;</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or technical field(s) is&nbsp;required&nbsp;</li>
<li>8+ years relevant experience&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Consulting experience and mindset: comfort&nbsp;contributing to&nbsp;complex projects&nbsp;with a problem-solving orientation that prioritizes client needs&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to learn and apply&nbsp;new&nbsp;skills across interdisciplinary fields, including technology assessments, engineering, economics, statistics, and policy</li>
<li>Highest ethical standards&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Project management&nbsp;track record&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate well with people at all levels within an organization&nbsp;</li>
<li>Great initiative, creativity, and curiosity; work well both on your own and as part of team&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>Confidence, enthusiasm, humility, and discretion&nbsp;</li>
<li>Willingness for&nbsp;periodic&nbsp;travel&nbsp;</li>
<li>Desire and ability to work remotely&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Desired&nbsp;Experience*:&nbsp;</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Experience related&nbsp;to national,&nbsp;state, and&nbsp;local&nbsp;building codes (e.g., California Title 24 Part 6, California Title 24 Part&nbsp;11, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC,&nbsp;local reach/stretch codes, state amended energy codes)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience related&nbsp;to&nbsp;national&nbsp;and state&nbsp;appliance standards,&nbsp;test procedures, and specifications&nbsp;(e.g., DOE,&nbsp;California Title 20, ENERGYSTAR)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience related to building performance standards&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience related to&nbsp;<u>one or more</u>&nbsp;of the following categories:&nbsp;battery storage;&nbsp;building energy modeling;&nbsp;building decarbonization;&nbsp;electric vehicle charging infrastructure;&nbsp;electronics;&nbsp;embodied carbon;&nbsp;emerging technologies programs and projects;&nbsp;energy efficiency incentive programs;&nbsp;equity;&nbsp;demand flexibility and connected loads;&nbsp;fans, motors, and drives; HVAC;&nbsp;industrial end-uses and processes;&nbsp;market transformation programs and projects;&nbsp;refrigerants and refrigeration;&nbsp;renewable energy;&nbsp;resilience;&nbsp;transportation electrification;&nbsp;water heating;&nbsp;water-using equipment and plumbing;&nbsp;white goods appliances.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>[*Note:&nbsp;We recognize that no candidates will have&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in all these areas. Given the&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of our projects, we&nbsp;are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;candidates&nbsp;with diverse&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;so that we can align experience and&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;with&nbsp;different&nbsp;projects.&nbsp;Please highlight your relevant experience in your resume&nbsp;and cover letter.]&nbsp;&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">2050 Partners is a professional services consulting firm committed to&nbsp;providing&nbsp;strategy, innovation, execution, and knowledge sharing for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to shorten the path to carbon neutrality. Our team focuses on energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, water efficiency, clean transportation, building electrification, and broader decarbonization strategies. We have broad experience&nbsp;providing&nbsp;strategic and analytical advice relating to energy codes and standards programs, demand-side management incentive programs, emerging technology programs, and policy development.&nbsp;2050 Partners is a California Benefits Corporation and operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.&nbsp;We offer health, dental, and vision benefits, a&nbsp;401(k) retirement&nbsp;plan, and a flexible and fun work environment.&nbsp;</p>

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">KOKO Labs is the research and development arm of KOKO.  From ideas to reality, through user research, iterative design, and commercial development, KOKO Labs helps us imagine and deliver transformative technology-based solutions. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">KOKO Labs’ dedicated team of entrepreneurs, researchers, designers and engineers work out of purpose-built facilities in Nairobi (Kenya), Pune, and Ahmedabad (India) partnering closely with technical, commercial, academic and regulatory experts from around the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">KOKO Labs is seeking a Digital Product Designer to join our dynamic and innovative team. The Designer will be primarily responsible for creating compelling designs for our digital products. The successful candidate will have a passion for design, a strong eye for detail, a research mindset, ability to work on hazy briefs, and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">We build and test out projects quickly and they vary in type and reach. We work in a collaborative team and the culture helps you to build your own niche and allows exploring your skills in domains to want to grow in. This means the designer is never bored - you’ll be working on a range of projects - from user research, UX design, UI design, usability testing and even designing experience for something  beyond the products including but not limited to marketing materials, communications - of course based on your interest and skills. All you need is a good sense of design and a willingness to learn. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The designer is expected to work based out of our Pune, India or Nairobi, Kenya office.</span></div><br><br><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the different Labs teams to create user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing.</li><li>Create UI design at different fidelity - low to high that help us move faster to iterate and improvise design.</li><li>Follow best practices of design including - user research, persona creation, empathy maps, journey maps, user flows, task flows, Information Architecture, wireframes and visual design. </li><li>Participate in the qualitative user research projects you are directly or indirectly involved in</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and incorporate them into your work</li><li>Participate in design critiques, provide and receive feedback, and iterate on designs based on feedback</li><li>Ensure all design work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards</li><li>Participate in building the design culture at KOKO.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li><br></li><div>We are looking for a highly technical individual contributor with significant experience in building customer-facing websites using WordPress or similar technology. Knowledge about integration with external systems would be important. You should be comfortable collaborating and leading projects in a remote environment, building rapport across the team, and doing what’s necessary to ensure KOKO’s products always deliver.</div><div><br></div><li>2-4 years of relevant experience in UX design / graphic design / visual communication, preferably in a tech or startup environment</li><li>Bachelor's / Master’s degree in UX design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field</li><li>Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of design skills</li><li>Proficient in at least in any one design tool, preferably Figma</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines</li><div><br></div></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Digital Product Designer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">KOKO Labs is the research and development arm of KOKO.  From ideas to reality, through user research, iterative design, and commercial development, KOKO Labs helps us imagine and deliver transformative technology-based solutions. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">KOKO Labs’ dedicated team of entrepreneurs, researchers, designers and engineers work out of purpose-built facilities in Nairobi (Kenya), Pune, gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (India) partnering closely with technical, commercial, academic and regulatory experts from around the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">KOKO Labs is seeking an Industrial Designer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As an Industrial Designer, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative products for different Program Areas under Labs. The successful candidate will have a passion for design, a strong eye for detail, a research mindset, ability to work on hazy briefs, and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">We build and test out projects quickly and they vary in type and reach. We work in a collaborative team and the culture helps you to build your own niche and allows exploring your skills in domains to want to grow in. This means the designer is never bored - you’ll be working on a range of projects - from User research, Industrial Design, Usability testing and even designing the entire product ecosystem. All you need is a good sense of design and a willingness to learn</span></div><br><br><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and create innovative industrial designs for our products.</li><li>Generate detailed design specifications, including 3D models, prototypes, and technical drawings.</li><li>Conduct research to understand market trends, user needs, and competitive products.</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to ensure the feasibility and manufacturability of designs.</li><li>Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and iterate on designs based on feedback.</li><li>Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and materials to incorporate into design concepts.</li><li>Ensure all design work is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the highest quality standards.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field.</li><li>2-5 years of relevant experience in industrial design.</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing a range of industrial design projects.</li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard design tools and software.</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Industrial Designer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">KOKO Labs is the research and development arm of KOKO.  From ideas to reality, through user research, iterative design, and commercial development, KOKO Labs helps us imagine and deliver transformative technology-based solutions. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">KOKO Labs’ dedicated team of entrepreneurs, researchers, designers and engineers work out of purpose-built facilities in Nairobi, Kenya and Gandhinagar, India partnering closely with technical, commercial, academic and regulatory experts from around the world. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">KOKO Labs is seeking a Visual Designer to join our dynamic and innovative team. The Visual Designer will be responsible for creating compelling visual designs for our digital and physical products and marketing materials. The successful candidate will have a passion for design, a strong eye for detail, and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">We build and test out projects quickly and they vary in type and reach. This means the visual designer is never bored - you’ll be working on a range of projects - from branding to customer facing marketing material and even low fidelity prototypes. All you need is a good sense of visual design and a willingness to learn the business. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">The designer is expected to work based out of our Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar offices.</span></div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the different Labs teams to create visual designs that align with our brand guidelines and business objectives</li><li>Design and produce high-quality graphics for digital and physical products</li><li>Create engaging social media graphics and other marketing materials that resonate with our target audience</li><li>Collaborate with the product team to create user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and incorporate them into your work</li><li>Participate in design critiques, provide and receive feedback, and iterate on designs based on feedback</li><li>Ensure all design work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards</li></ul><h3>What you will bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field</li><li>3-5 years of relevant experience in graphic design or visual communication, preferably in a tech or startup environment</li><li>Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of visual design skills</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools</li><li>Working knowledge of  Figma will be a big plus</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Visual Designer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div>As the infrastructure manager, you will be responsible for managing the setup of our new state-of-the-art, greenfield manufacturing facility located near Ahmedabad. You will work with the Manufacturing Expansion team to ensure that targets and met and the facility is in a position to go on-stream in Q1, 2024</div><br><br><h3>Responsiblities</h3><ul><li>Work directly with Expansion Head on the Factory construction project.</li><li>Manpower calculation for Construction Project (Must)</li><li>Responsible for greenfield facility set up within the agreed timeline and budget with Expansion Head.</li><li>Plan, coordinate and/or supervision of all the activities for a new greenfield plant or brownfield expansion of plant in terms of construction, erection and commissioning</li><li>Liaise with the construction partners and execute the necessary pre-construction tests for soil,water,land filling,excavation.</li><li>Bring the right kind of contractors and subcontractors for greenfield setup project on board with proper groundwork.</li><li>Work with Architect and Plant Engineers on the Factory Layout drafting and overcoming the technical issues through solutions which abide by local laws.</li><li>Construction permit filing and provide basic facilities for factory construction ( water, electricity...)</li><li>Maintain the safety logs and ensure the site operates without accidents and labour law &amp; environment law violations.</li><li>Technical review of site grading, roads, drainage and utility layouts.</li><li>Resource management along with contractor for Labour availability, construction Equipment service providers,machinery &amp; Materials agencies.</li><li>Run the weekly status reports on overall greenfield setup project, alert the management in timely manner on any abnormalities and create mitigation plan.</li><li>Coordinate with engineers and architects and contractors to ensure that the project gets completed in a timely manner and within proposed budget</li><li>Negotiate with architects, contractors and vendors.</li><li>Evaluate the construction methods and keep accountability of good receipt under control</li><li>Monitor the progress on site, including the reception and installation of equipment</li><li>Identify differences and problems with designs</li><li>Develop and implement quality control programs</li><li>Ensure the specs and capacity for the drainage,sewage treatment,stormwater, ETP, STP, RO,Cooling Tower,HVAC,assembly point,fire fighting system are inline with factory capacity.</li><li>Plan for efficient Electrical Systems &amp; LV Systems / CCTV,utility area development,DG sets, Compressors and Landscape development.</li><li>Ensure proper compound walls are constructed surrounding the factory with zero discharge or leakages into the neighbouring property.</li><li>Maintaining high-quality standards at the site</li><li>Deciding the quantity of material required for Civil works (Contractor ordered material) and raising PRs (if required)</li><li>Checking drawing documentation quality and maintaining records pertaining to Civil drawing and documentation for all projects</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>B.E./B.Tech. in Civil /Infrastructure Engg.</li><li>10-11 years of work experience</li><li>Masters degree in Urban Planning OR Infrastructure Planning or similar area would be an added advantage</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Architecture OR Urban Planning OR Civil Engineering</li><li>5-7 years experience  in greenfield/brownfield setup over 50000 Sq Meters land parcel size is desired.</li><li>MS office, Project Management</li><li>AutoCAD, Civil 3D,Infraworks, ArcGIS, Infraworks, Revit would be plus point</li><li>Sound negotiation and communication skills</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Infrastructure Manager

<strong>Are you an Electrical Engineer who has caught the sustainability bug? We suggest a hearty dose of adventure and a career that sees you contributing meaningfully to society. </strong><br><br><strong>Why not join a non-profit? </strong><br><br>Our client, a non-profit focused on the development of the green economy, is looking for someone with <strong>3+ years of experience in the utility-scale renewable energy industry</strong> that can identify, understand, and access the viability of projects within this space. An <strong>embedded knowledge of South African Energy policy</strong> would put you a cut above the rest, and a <strong>network of private and government funders</strong> would earn you a gold star. <strong>Energy modelling </strong>experience will earn you two.<br><br>Our ideal candidate can pull a master's degree in<strong> engineering, economics, finance, resource management, or environmental science </strong>out of their back pocket.<br><br>You would be exposed to a wide variety of projects in the energy field, including energy efficiency, smart grids, and electric vehicles. Not to mention the fact that you would be part of an incredible team of industry professionals that have a direct hand in promoting a low carbon economy that is both <strong>resource efficient and socially inclusive</strong>.<br><br><strong>If you have a passion for the South African renewable energy market, apply now! </strong><br><br><em>Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our </em><a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi"><strong><em>LinkedIn page</em></strong></a><em> and subscribe to our </em><a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5"><strong><em>mailer</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong>

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Senior Energy Analyst – Renewables – Cape Town

<strong>We are actively seeking an accomplished and motivated Project Execution Manager to assume a pivotal role within our client's dynamic team. If you have a proven track record in overseeing projects within the renewable energy sector, we invite you to be a key contributor to a monumental initiative. Join our client and lead the execution of an impressive portfolio, exceeding 300MW, of projects in South Africa, with additional exciting ventures in the pipeline. This presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the forefront of solar energy advancements and make a lasting impact in the industry. Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of renewable energy projects? </strong><br><br>The ideal candidate for the role of Project Execution Manager is a professional equipped with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and possesses a robust background in project management within the renewable energy sector. Ideally, you should have an in-depth technical understanding of PV solar tracking systems and associated tools. Additionally, holding a recognised project management certification (such as PMP or PRINCE2) would be highly advantageous, showcasing a commitment to industry best practices. With a minimum of 5 years of project management experience acquired in the renewable energy landscape, you should demonstrate a successful track record in overseeing projects from Purchase Order (PO) to Commissioning.<br><br>Demonstrating a proficient ability to navigate safety protocols and compliance standards is crucial. Proficiency in MS Projects is essential, complemented by a proven ability to meticulously plan, execute, and oversee projects in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are paramount, given the role's focus on providing technical support to customers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your precision in navigating project intricacies is noteworthy, consistently prioritising safety, quality, and adherence to established regulations. Your comprehensive skill set positions you as the ideal candidate to excel in ensuring both regulatory compliance and project success.<br><br>In essence, the ideal candidate is a dynamic and results-driven professional who seamlessly blends technical expertise, project management proficiency, and an unwavering commitment to safety, ensuring the successful execution of projects within the renewable energy sector.<br><br><strong>Join our client in driving the growth of solar PV projects in South Africa and contribute to a sustainable energy future! Apply now! </strong><br><br><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><ul><li>Oversee a portfolio of solar PV projects from the issuance of a Purchase Order (PO) through the Commissioning phase, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to optimise project delivery</li><li>Navigate and interpret regulatory requirements, obtaining necessary permits and approvals</li><li>Implement and enforce quality assurance protocols for project components and construction processes</li><li>Demonstrate a strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) principles and safety management</li><li>Facilitate the provisioning of tools for projects, oversee Project Profit and Loss (P&amp;L), and guarantee efficient logistics and tool management</li><li>Stay current with South African renewable energy regulations and laws, ensuring project compliance</li></ul>

Project Execution Manager - Solar PV (IPP) – Cape Town

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.</p><p></p><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3><p>New Energy Nexus California is seeking a Head of Programs who will be entrusted with the strategic leadership, oversight, and growth of a portfolio of innovative and impactful programs in climate tech acceleration and deployment. This pivotal role involves guiding programs through conception, fundraising, implementation, and scaling phases, ensuring seamless progression and optimal impact. As a key driver of success, the Head of Programs plays a crucial part in developing new initiatives that align with organizational goals, navigating funding sources and funder relationships, overseeing impact, monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) and leveraging the team’s expertise to ensure excellence in the implementation of new and existing programs.</p><p>Additionally, the role includes the management and mentorship of two high-performing teams (Programs and Impact and M&amp;E), and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The Head of Programs will adeptly navigate cross-team collaboration, ensuring cohesive efforts and knowledge-sharing across departments. External collaboration with partners and stakeholders is a key facet of this role, requiring effective communication and relationship-building skills to further enhance the impact and reach of our programs.</p><h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3><p>In your role as the Head of Programs, your typical day will be dynamic and multifaceted. You'll collaborate with program teams to set priorities and review their progress, engage with entrepreneurs and stakeholders to identify opportunities for new initiatives or to grow our existing programming, participate in strategic planning sessions with the leadership team, and address any operational and personnel issues within the program teams. Your day will be marked by strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to supporting diverse entrepreneurs leading the way to 100% clean energy for the 100%.</p><p></p><h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.</p><p>This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in the Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.</p><p>In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.</p><p></p><h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><p>Program Oversight and Strategic Leadership</p><ul> <li>Provide strategic leadership and oversight to a portfolio of entrepreneur support programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. </li> <li>Guide the entire program lifecycle from ideation to scaling, even amid organizational restructuring and evolving team dynamics. </li> <li>Leverage experience in deploying technology and entering new markets, aligning programs with global market needs and trends with the ability to navigate a changing regulatory and funding landscape</li> <li>Translate the strategic vision into actionable plans for program teams. </li> <li>Navigate ambiguity and guide teams to optimize collaboration and efficiency.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Program Quality and Impact</p><ul> <li>Oversee impact reporting and M&amp;E to ensure the capture of data and metrics that drive continuous improvement of program impact and service delivery as well as provide accurate reporting to funders</li> <li>Under the direction of the Managing Director, work with the Head of Partnerships, Events, and Brand to lead program design and evaluation for the purpose of securing new funding and supporting program renewal</li> </ul><p></p><p>Seasoned Team Leadership and Mentorship</p><ul> <li>Provide strong leadership and mentorship to program leads, setting a high standard for excellence in program execution. </li> <li>Support the professional growth and development of team members and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. </li> <li>Address operational and personnel issues within program teams promptly and effectively.</li> <li>Create a positive and productive work environment where challenges are met with solutions and teamwork.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Strategic Leadership</p><ul><li>Develop and articulate a clear and compelling strategic vision for a portfolio of programs to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem to support diverse entrepreneurs and a just and equitable clean energy transition in CA and beyond.</li></ul><ul> <li>Develop our ramps and career pathways programming for innovators and entrepreneurs in disadvantaged and frontline communities.</li> <li>Work with our labor and industry partners to implement workforce training partnerships that support the acceleration and deployment of climate solutions alongside the creation of high-quality family-supporting jobs.</li> <li>Provide effective leadership by offering clear and purposeful guidance to program teams.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><h3>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  FOR THE ROLE</h3><ul> <li>Strong dedication to New Energy Nexus's mission, showcasing a profound understanding and alignment with organizational goals</li> <li>8-10 years of extensive experience in climate tech acceleration, deployment and supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, including a minimum of 5 years in a Senior Director role</li> <li>8-10 years of experience in developing and overseeing a portfolio of innovative and impactful programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives</li> <li>Proven track record in successfully navigating programs from ideation through fundraising, implementation, and scaling</li> <li>Engineering degree or related science and technology background</li> <li>Adept at evaluating emerging technologies and navigating the challenges associated with bringing innovative solutions to market</li> <li>Ability to assess program effectiveness, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement of program outcomes</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in securing program funding through diverse channels, including state and federal government and/or philanthropy</li> <li>Expertise in developing and managing program budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring financial sustainability</li> <li>Exceptional leadership and management skills, providing effective guidance and supervision to program leads while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.</li> <li>Strong writing and public speaking skills</li> <li>Willingness and excitement to collaborate with external partners and travel regularly for speaking engagements as a New Energy Nexus ambassador worldwide</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3><p>Competitive compensation of <strong>$150 - $175K</strong> annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)</p><p></p><h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul> <li>Submit your resume, cover letter  and responses to our application questions. </li> <li>Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul><p></p><p>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.</p>

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