Technical Project Manager – Energy Access, GIS – French-speaking

Role Overview

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of energy access projects where geospatial technologies are applied, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Act as the primary point of contact for VIDA’s customers and partners/stakeholders, including governments, donors, development partners, and local institutions
• Ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery with VIDA’s Data Solutions team (Data Scientists) and other internal contributors
• Translate partner needs into clear scopes, workplans, and technical requirements
• Plan and track Data Solutions workstreams (e.g., analyses, datasets, QA, inputs to platform configuration) against project milestones
• Facilitate prioritization, trade-offs, and risk mitigation with internal team leads and project stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mainly Francophone government institutions, development agencies, and private sector stakeholders (mainly in Africa)
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes — primarily in French for Francophone country engagements
• Oversee integration of GIS and data science methods into project design and execution
• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of geospatial data
• Collaborate with data science teams to ensure analyses inform decision-making (e.g., least-cost electrification, national electrification strategies and plans, mini-grid viability analysis, etc.)
• Ensure project outputs (VIDA software and data products, reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users
• Track progress toward deliverables and provide timely project updates to management and partners
• Ensure compliance with client requirements
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for diverse audiences

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Science, or related fields
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in energy access projects in Africa, with governments and donors (World Bank, AfDB, UN, bilateral donors)
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading multi-partner initiatives
• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) and basic understanding of data analysis concepts, and preferably applied experience in Python and/or SQL
• Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, and development partners in Africa
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in French (Level C1 for oral and written), as much as English

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• 500€ educational budget per year that you can use for any kind of learning resource
• 500€ setup budget for any equipment of your choice
• 28 vacation days + public holidays in your country of residence
• Fully remote working & flexibility
• Participation in our VSOP program