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  • Managing Director – EPC 

Supply Chain Assistant

    Managing Director – EPC Supply Chain Assistant

    The roles and responsibilities below are all in the pursuit of the overall goal of this role, which is to: Launch and run a new Electric Pressure Cooking Business as a subsidiary of BURN Manufacturing.
    Specific roles and responsibilities may change as the position, and the company, and the product, evolve. This is a flexible and demanding post with numerous associated responsibilities. The key areas identified are:

    Set the Strategic Direction: The MD will be responsible the development of a 3-year strategic plan and ensuring its adoption across the new business. They will be required to manage the development of corporate plans and budgets and take the lead role in all the planning and budgeting activities. In this position, the MD will establish and review key strategic priorities and translate them into actionable and quantitative plans.
    Build the team – The MD will be responsible for optimizing the company organization chart.
    Refine the Business Plan and Financial Model: The MD, working with BURN’s existing finance team is expected to develop the Business Plan, Financial Model and Investor Memorandum to guide and fund the new entity.
    Fundraise: The MD will develop and execute a strategic funding plan that will include a mixture of equity, debt, and grants.
    Partnership Development: The MD will develop and execute a strategic partnership plan that will include distributors, Telco’s, Utilities and Funders.
    Run the Business: A core part of this role will require that the MD manages the day-to-day activities of the business ensuring the successful execution of strategy and driving the business to achieve key commercial milestones and KPIs.

    The Person: Have a minimum of 5 years of proven success taking a consumer product startup to scale in Sub Saharan Africa. It is essential that the previous experience is within a startup with a minimum annual turnover of $1,000,000. You are a strong communicator, have always the overview over all moving pieces in your team. You have immense experience in managing teams that might span different time zones. You are a hands-on person; a people’s person and you know how to set priorities and coordinate with all stakeholders within and outside of the company.
    We offer: A role with significant responsibility and a competitive compensation package commensurate to the experience of the candidate.
    Qualified women candidates encouraged to apply.
    Degree qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree

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  • HR Officer 

Data Scientist -Manager 

Carbon Fellow 

Strategic Assistant – CEO 

Market Research Officer

    HR Officer Data Scientist -Manager Carbon Fellow Strategic Assistant – CEO Market Research Officer

    The HR and Admin Officer will apply his/her professional knowledge and expertise to support the HR and Admin Manager in all Human Resource matters. We are looking for someone who is interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative and contributions.

    Main Responsibilities Will Involve

    Onboarding all new employees of BURN
    Payroll management
    Organization and documentation of all personnel records
    Managing exit processes for employees
    Revising company policies and training on the changes.
    Processing of staff loans and advances
    Performance management

    Skills, Experience, And Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Higher diploma certification
    Minimum of three years of experience in an HR position preferably in a manufacturing company
    Excellent problem-solving skills
    Strong computer skills
    Professional demeanor and competent problem solver
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Through understanding of Kenyan labour laws
    Adept with performance management programs
    The ability to keep sensitive information confidential
    Must be approachable and helpful
    Strong critical thinking skills
    Good ethical judgement

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  • Mechanical Engineering Fellow

    Mechanical Engineering Fellow

    General areas of engagement include:

    Work with the product development team on design for manufacturability and robustness.
    Development of manufacturing processes, including tools for fabrication, assembly, finishing, and infrastructural materials, among others.
    Troubleshooting production issues and further refining the production system. This often requires creativity and resourcefulness to keep the factory running while waiting for proper repairs or components.
    Take a leadership role in bringing up new production lines.
    Evaluation, maintenance and repair of factory equipment including mechanical and hydraulic presses, shears, spot welders and drill presses.
    Creating and editing SOP’s and QC inspection documents
    Work closely with and help to train QC inspectors, technicians and production personnel in enhancing the quality and manufacturability of our product

    Desired Experience

    Mechanical engineering background
    Mechanical aptitude: ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with production equipment and tooling
    Familiarity with basic shop machines and tools: manual mill, lathe, drill press
    Solidworks CAD skills: able to read drawings and complete basic design work
    Familiarity with basic metrology as it applies to our stove parts and tooling
    Welding and fabrication skills are preferable
    Electrical control system basics is desirable
    High level organizational skills
    Works well in team setting with line employees and technicians

    Degree qualifications

    Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

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  • Mechanical Engineering Fellow

    Mechanical Engineering Fellow

    General areas of engagement include:

    Work with the product development team on design for manufacturability and robustness.
    Development of manufacturing processes, including tools for fabrication, assembly, finishing, and infrastructural materials, among others.
    Troubleshooting production issues and further refining the production system. This often requires creativity and resourcefulness to keep the factory running while waiting for proper repairs or components.
    Take a leadership role in bringing up new production lines.
    Evaluation, maintenance and repair of factory equipment including mechanical and hydraulic presses, shears, spot welders and drill presses.
    Creating and editing SOP’s and QC inspection documents
    Work closely with and help to train QC inspectors, technicians and production personnel in enhancing the quality and manufacturability of our product

    Desired Experience

    Mechanical engineering background
    Mechanical aptitude: ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with production equipment and tooling
    Familiarity with basic shop machines and tools: manual mill, lathe, drill press
    Solidworks CAD skills: able to read drawings and complete basic design work
    Familiarity with basic metrology as it applies to our stove parts and tooling
    Welding and fabrication skills are preferable
    Electrical control system basics is desirable
    High level organizational skills
    Works well in team setting with line employees and technicians

    Degree qualifications

    Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

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    burnstoves.com

  • Strategic Assistant (Ruiru) 


            

            
            Mechanical Engineering Fellow (Ruiru)

    Strategic Assistant (Ruiru) Mechanical Engineering Fellow (Ruiru)

    The strategic assistant will apply his/her professional knowledge and expertise to support CEO in all financial and strategic planning activities.

    We are looking for someone who is interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity, initiative and contributions.

    The successful candidate will be groomed for a senior position in the company within 12 months.

    Main responsibilities will involve:

    Assist CEO to track and provide analytical reports on the development of strategic initiatives, financial performance and the market
    Coordinate with regional /head offices and industry bodies for reporting activities and general administrative affairs
    Carry out specific management projects falling outside the scope of Operations
    Develop and communicate strategic roadmap, corporate strategies and business strategies
    Consolidate and produce business plans and review together with other business heads
    Produce regular and ad-hoc research papers / reports on business development and market landscape
    Complete all reporting activities accurately and on time

    Skills and Experience

    MBA or Bachelor degree
    Previous experience in strategic or management consulting
    Good sense of local and global socio-economic development
    Excellent Communication skills in both written and spoken English
    Excellent graphical presentation skill
    Excellent Desktop research skill

    Degree qualifications

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    Bachelor’s Degree

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  • Software Consultant Strategic Assistant to CEO

    Software Consultant Strategic Assistant to CEO

    Job description
    BURN is now poised to bring a new range of electric, hybrid, and liquid fuel stoves to Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Over the next 3 years, BURN plans to enter 6 new countries and launch 5+ new products. We are seeking a software engineer to assist us with developing a Pay-As-You-Go platform for product sales. This is a full-time position for a period of 6 months, with possibility of extension.
    Responsibilities: Work across client and back end software as necessary to develop and test a remote data logging and payment processing platform for BURN’s products.
    Integrate payment processing with multiple mobile network operators (e.g. MPESA APIs) into the system. To work in countries with different payment platforms and service providers.
    Design and manage back end and front end protocols for efficient communication & data transfer.
    Design and test user experience with target customers.
    Communicate effectively in a team setting.
    Requirements:
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or similar, or extensive work experience and portfolio
    3+ years of software development experience
    Ability to work in a team setting, but without many other software engineers
    Knowledge in multiple server-side, database & scripting languages – PHP, MySQL, Python, JavaScript, Ajax is desirable
    Experience in firmware development, C/C++ is desirable
    Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, in English
    Commitment to BURN’s mission to be a social enterprise and a leader in providing high quality, affordable, clean energy products to East African families
    Preferred:
    Knowledge and experience with designing PAYG platforms & integrating APIs
    Women encouraged to apply
    Degree qualifications
    Bachelor of Science (BS)
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  • Expansion Manager West Africa

    Expansion Manager West Africa

    BURN is seeking an Expansion Manager for West Africa, who will be responsible for BURN’s expansion strategy and incubation of operations in West Africa new markets.
    The position is responsible for balancing immediate resources, ROI, and the long-term potential of the new countries that BURN expands into.
    The Expansion Manager is also responsible for assessing potential and prioritizing all new markets.
    The position entails the following duties & responsibilities:

    Strategy: Assess, prioritize, and develop the route-to-market for new countries. Consult with and advise senior management regularly on expansion strategy and necessary actions.
    Operations: Manage all operations in incubation countries – including management of staff, logistics, sales, marketing, and business setup.
    P&L: Own the budget and spending of each incubation country.
    ROI: Keep track of running and forecasted ROI for incubation countries, and appropriate talent and cash resources accordingly.
    HR: Recruit and train country managers for incubation countries together with the HR department.
    Business Development: Assist country managers in developing and managing new distribution partnerships.
    Sales and Marketing: Together with the VPs of Sales & Marketing, develop appropriate sales and marketing strategies & tactics for each new market.
    Market Research: Working with the market research department as needed, research and track potential new markets according to new market entry criteria. Manage projects conducting test sales in these markets.
    Reporting: Produce monthly reports for the senior management team highlighting new market potential, forecasts, successes & failures, and path forward.
    New Product Development: Advise the product design team with respect to new product development and market needs and desires in incubation countries.

    Skills and Experience
    Essential:

    3+ years Sales and/or Operations Mid to Senior level Management Experience (E)
    B2B sales, route-to-market, and supply chain, and new business development experience (E)
    Ability to produce and present professional Strategy, reports, accurate forecasts, and oversee channel sales plans (E)
    Communication skills in both written and spoken English and French (E)
    Bachelor’s Degree from University (E). Master’s Degree / MBA is a plus (D)

    Desired:

    2 years Sales or Operations Experience in West Africa (D)
    Experience with sales/marketing of physical products (D) Durable Goods is a plus (D)
    2+ years’ experience successfully developing operations in a new market (D)
    Sales/Marketing Data Analysis experience (D)

    Based in Kenya, BURN designs, produces and distributes East Africa’s best-selling, most durable and economical charcoal and wood cookstoves that also dramatically reduce harmful smoke emissions which can cause significant health problems, even death.
    Not only does BURN sell the world’s most fuel-efficient charcoal and wood household stoves, but we are also the only cookstove company that manufactures all its products in sub-Saharan Africa’s only state-of-the-art clean cookstove manufacturing facility.
    Since 2013, BURN has sold 650,000+ Jikokoa ™ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 3,000,000 beneficiaries save $215 million in fuel expenditures and 2.6 million tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~25,000 stoves per month and are on track to double sales over the next 12 months by expanding its successful model across Africa. BURN has 300 employees and also expects strong growth in the number of employees in the coming years.
    BURN is now poised to bring its revolutionary biomass cookstoves – as well as a new range of electric, hybrid, and liquid fuel stoves – to Sub-Saharan Africa & beyond. Over the next 3 years BURN will enter into 6 new countries and launch 5 new products.
    BURN is a corruption-free business, and in accordance with its graft policy, there is zero tolerance for giving or receiving bribes or allowing any other undue influence on our operations. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Kenya National Sales Activation Manager

    Kenya National Sales Activation Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced manger to oversee Jikokoa activations On The Ground (OTG) and in supermarkets. The manager will be responsible for managing a team of (20-30) sales activators in Nairobi, scheduling events, and analyzing activation data and activator performance. The manager will also be responsible for managing regional offices, staffing regional offices, and managing regional team leaders to support retail channels, General Trade, MFI’s, and other distributors at the regional level.
    Roles and responsibilities: 

    Staff Management: Ensure 20-30 sales Kenya activators arrive at work in a timely manner, are well presented, and ready for work. Oversee sales activators commissions, work schedule, develop & report KPI’s, and training. Manage regional activation staff, have direct reports from regional team leaders.
    Hire/Fire: Hire and fire sales activators as needed. Discipline and reward activators as needed.
    Training & Coaching: Train sales activators and team leaders so they have a thorough understanding of the BURN products he/she sells and are highly motivated for activations. Train regional managers to motivate and educate their local teams members for sales and distributor support. Train on products, value proposition, selling techniques.
    Scheduling: Determine activation schedule by locations, day, times. Manage activator schedules in Nairobi. Oversee activators schedules by regional office.
    Event Planning: Ensure that all required permits, food, cooking equipment, marketing material, etc. are planned for and ready for the sales activations on a daily basis and monthly OTG events (tied to radio, conferences, farm shows, etc.). Work with and manage our celebrity ambassador at marketing & OTG events.
    Reporting: Record issues & lessons learned via Word/Excel, & communicate these to VP of Sales.
    Measurement & Analysis: Measure and analyze ROI of activations; sales volumes by sales channel, distributor, and location; and additional metrics for success. Measure and analyze individual activator performance vs. KPI’s.
    Professional Development: Attend trainings and meetings in BURN office as requested. Help develop regional managers into good managers of local activator staff.

    Applicant Requirements:

    College Degree
    Previous experience, 3+ years, managing a staff of 20-40 sales staff.
    Previous experience, 3+ years, maintaining a weekly, monthly, and quarterly OTG marketing event schedule.
    Previous experience, 3+ years, recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and firing staff.
    High energy, positive, friendly and approachable manner with customers

  • Kenya National Sales Activation Manager

    Kenya National Sales Activation Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced manger to oversee Jikokoa activations On The Ground (OTG) and in supermarkets. The manager will be responsible for managing a team of (20-30) sales activators in Nairobi, scheduling events, and analyzing activation data and activator performance. The manager will also be responsible for managing regional offices, staffing regional offices, and managing regional team leaders to support retail channels, General Trade, MFI’s, and other distributors at the regional level.
    Roles and responsibilities: 

    Staff Management: Ensure 20-30 sales Kenya activators arrive at work in a timely manner, are well presented, and ready for work. Oversee sales activators commissions, work schedule, develop & report KPI’s, and training. Manage regional activation staff, have direct reports from regional team leaders.
    Hire/Fire: Hire and fire sales activators as needed. Discipline and reward activators as needed.
    Training & Coaching: Train sales activators and team leaders so they have a thorough understanding of the BURN products he/she sells and are highly motivated for activations. Train regional managers to motivate and educate their local teams members for sales and distributor support. Train on products, value proposition, selling techniques.
    Scheduling: Determine activation schedule by locations, day, times. Manage activator schedules in Nairobi. Oversee activators schedules by regional office.
    Event Planning: Ensure that all required permits, food, cooking equipment, marketing material, etc. are planned for and ready for the sales activations on a daily basis and monthly OTG events (tied to radio, conferences, farm shows, etc.). Work with and manage our celebrity ambassador at marketing & OTG events.
    Reporting: Record issues & lessons learned via Word/Excel, & communicate these to VP of Sales.
    Measurement & Analysis: Measure and analyze ROI of activations; sales volumes by sales channel, distributor, and location; and additional metrics for success. Measure and analyze individual activator performance vs. KPI’s.
    Professional Development: Attend trainings and meetings in BURN office as requested. Help develop regional managers into good managers of local activator staff.

    Applicant Requirements:

    College Degree
    Previous experience, 3+ years, managing a staff of 20-40 sales staff.
    Previous experience, 3+ years, maintaining a weekly, monthly, and quarterly OTG marketing event schedule.
    Previous experience, 3+ years, recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and firing staff.
    High energy, positive, friendly and approachable manner with customers

  • Kenya National Sales Activation Manager

    Kenya National Sales Activation Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced manger to oversee Jikokoa activations On The Ground (OTG) and in supermarkets. The manager will be responsible for managing a team of (20-30) sales activators in Nairobi, scheduling events, and analyzing activation data and activator performance. The manager will also be responsible for managing regional offices, staffing regional offices, and managing regional team leaders to support retail channels, General Trade, MFI’s, and other distributors at the regional level.
    Roles and responsibilities: 

    Staff Management: Ensure 20-30 sales Kenya activators arrive at work in a timely manner, are well presented, and ready for work. Oversee sales activators commissions, work schedule, develop & report KPI’s, and training. Manage regional activation staff, have direct reports from regional team leaders.
    Hire/Fire: Hire and fire sales activators as needed. Discipline and reward activators as needed.
    Training & Coaching: Train sales activators and team leaders so they have a thorough understanding of the BURN products he/she sells and are highly motivated for activations. Train regional managers to motivate and educate their local teams members for sales and distributor support. Train on products, value proposition, selling techniques.
    Scheduling: Determine activation schedule by locations, day, times. Manage activator schedules in Nairobi. Oversee activators schedules by regional office.
    Event Planning: Ensure that all required permits, food, cooking equipment, marketing material, etc. are planned for and ready for the sales activations on a daily basis and monthly OTG events (tied to radio, conferences, farm shows, etc.). Work with and manage our celebrity ambassador at marketing & OTG events.
    Reporting: Record issues & lessons learned via Word/Excel, & communicate these to VP of Sales.
    Measurement & Analysis: Measure and analyze ROI of activations; sales volumes by sales channel, distributor, and location; and additional metrics for success. Measure and analyze individual activator performance vs. KPI’s.
    Professional Development: Attend trainings and meetings in BURN office as requested. Help develop regional managers into good managers of local activator staff.

    Applicant Requirements:

    College Degree
    Previous experience, 3+ years, managing a staff of 20-40 sales staff.
    Previous experience, 3+ years, maintaining a weekly, monthly, and quarterly OTG marketing event schedule.
    Previous experience, 3+ years, recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and firing staff.
    High energy, positive, friendly and approachable manner with customers