Head of Engineering – Solar/Mini-Grids at Inuka Partners

Full-Time Other-General

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 ap...