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Head of Engineering – Solar/Mini Grids at Inuka Partners



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Job Description

Inuka is a search firm specialising in emerging markets.

We are passionate about helping businesses scale by connecting them with the most important resource for growth, people.


Head of Engineering – Solar/Mini-Grids

Inuka is partnering with a leading renewable energy company to find a Head of Engineering – Solar/Mini-Grids to be based in Nairobi.

This individual will work closely with the investments team to evaluate and manage solar mini-grid projects across Africa, overseeing assets through engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.

The role is key to both technical due diligence and portfolio-wide performance optimisation.


Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate solar mini-grid investments from a technical perspective, advising the investment team on opportunities and risks

  • Conduct techno-economic analysis on mini-grid assets, assessing commercial implications of technical approaches

  • Develop and update technical standards for successful implementation and operation of mini-grid projects

  • Collaborate with developers on strategic component selection (solar panels, batteries, inverters, control systems, etc.)

  • Oversee mini-grid projects during EPC phases to ensure technical compliance

  • Manage partners throughout the project development cycle, including milestone approvals

  • Enforce technical standards within development services contracts

  • Optimise operational performance through oversight of operating partners and remote monitoring

  • Ensure compliance with operating service agreements

  • Review and guide proposals from operators and manage site expansions and technical upgrades
  • Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in assessing, implementing, and managing renewable energy or off-grid solar projects in Africa

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field required

  • Familiarity with solar PV systems and operating assets

  • Knowledge of LV and MV distribution networks

  • Proven ability to independently manage multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects

  • Registered member of a recognised engineering professional body

  • Required Skill Profession

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