Site Developer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world’s GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.

JOB SUMMARY

Location: Nairobi, flexible for significant travel around Kenya Start Date: ASAPAbout ZenoAn unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world’s GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.We are looking for audacious, creative, and committed people to join us on this important mission. You will be joining a bold team consisting of leading engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs hailing from companies that include Tesla, Apple, Google, SRAM, Ola Electric, Dott, LiveWire, Lucid, Bolt, Microsoft, SafeBoda, Sun Mobility, among many others. Zeno has just closed its seed round with Lowercarbon, Silicon Valley’s leading climate tech venture fund, Toyota Ventures, the VC of the world’s largest automotive company, and 4DX Ventures, a leading early-stage investor in Africa.The RoleZeno is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Site Developer to identify, evaluate, and secure strategic locations for the installation of Zeno's charging infrastructure. This role will involve working with multiple landlords, commercial property owners, and stakeholders to negotiate site agreements, manage projects, and optimize operational costs related to Zeno's charging network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Identification: Research and identify potential sites across Kenya for the deployment of Zeno’s charging infrastructure, focusing on high-traffic areas and strategic commercial locations.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property owners, and local authorities to facilitate site acquisition and development.Negotiation: Negotiate lease agreements and contracts with property owners to secure favorable terms that align with Zeno’s operational and financial goals.Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end process of site development, from initial identification through to site activation, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.Cost Optimization: Work closely with operations and finance teams to drive down the costs associated with site acquisition and infrastructure deployment.Compliance: Ensure all sites meet regulatory requirements, zoning laws, and safety standards for charging infrastructure.Market Analysis: Conduct market research to understand site potential, competitor presence, and emerging opportunities within the EV infrastructure landscape.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, operations, and legal teams to support technical assessments and contractual agreements for site development.Reporting: Maintain accurate records of site acquisition activities, project timelines, and key performance metrics.What You Bring:+2 years of work experience in a fast-paced industry, understanding of real estate, project management is desireable.Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Basic understanding of commercial real estate, lease agreements, and regulatory compliance.Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Passion for sustainable energy, electric vehicles, and contributing to the energy transition.Fluency in English and Swahili; additional local languages are a plus.Willingness to travel extensively across Kenya to identify and manage sites.Benefits:Competitive salary based on experienceCompany sponsored healthcare plan.Join a world class team of engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs from across the globe who are part of the inevitable trillion-dollar transition of two-wheelers to electric.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Negotiation, Competitor and market analysis, Compliance, Stakeholder communication, Project management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree