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Program Associate – Energy Access and Livelihoods (Engineering & Design)
2025-11-13T05:58:48+00:00
Customized Energy Solutions
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CONTRACTOR
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Energy & Mining
ZMW
 
MONTH
2025-11-20T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Candidate with a strong foundation in software development, systems integration, and applied problem-solving. The ideal candidate should be skilled in multiple programming languages, experienced in cloud-based deployment, and passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in software engineering, fintech, embedded systems, and AI-driven energy optimization. This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world projects across electronics, software, AI development, and power management systems—offering an opportunity to apply both technical and analytical skills in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. The position supports both strategic and operational initiatives, with 60% of assignments supervised by the Executive Director (focusing on innovation and strategic projects) and 40% overseen by the Program Manager (focusing on technical implementation and project execution).

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Key Responsibilities

  • Project Support: Assist in the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of ongoing electronics and software engineering projects.
  • Innovation & Optimization: Identify opportunities for improvement or new system development to enhance efficiency, power utilization, and overall performance.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyse data on energy consumption and power demand to support decision-making and AI model development.
  • AI Development: Contribute to the design, training, and integration of AI/ML models for predicting and optimizing energy and system performance.
  • Deployment & Maintenance: Support system deployment, testing, and maintenance to ensure operational reliability and scalability.
  • Procurement & Coordination: Prepare purchase orders for machinery, tools, and materials; assist with scheduling and coordination of technical field activities.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project alignment and timely progress.
  • Reporting: Deliver technical reports, progress updates, and data insights to supervisors and project managers.
  • Proactive Support: Take initiative in managing assigned tasks and contributing to continuous project improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

A degree in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering,  Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Java, Python, C, or C++.
  • Understanding of electronic systems, sensors, and circuit design.
  • Exposure to AI/ML tools, data analysis, and cloud-based deployment.
  • Familiarity with power systems or energy consumption modelling is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience with scheduling or resource management tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IoT and smart energy systems.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation tools.
  • Exposure to financial systems integration (e.g., MxExchange, MX.3) or data-driven fintech solutions.
  • Familiarity with project coordination and stakeholder management.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of ongoing electronics and software engineering projects.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement or new system development to enhance efficiency, power utilization, and overall performance.
  • Gather and analyse data on energy consumption and power demand to support decision-making and AI model development.
  • Contribute to the design, training, and integration of AI/ML models for predicting and optimizing energy and system performance.
  • Support system deployment, testing, and maintenance to ensure operational reliability and scalability.
  • Prepare purchase orders for machinery, tools, and materials; assist with scheduling and coordination of technical field activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project alignment and timely progress.
  • Deliver technical reports, progress updates, and data insights to supervisors and project managers.
  • Take initiative in managing assigned tasks and contributing to continuous project improvement.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, C, or C++.
  • Understanding of electronic systems, sensors, and circuit design.
  • Exposure to AI/ML tools, data analysis, and cloud-based deployment.
  • Familiarity with power systems or energy consumption modelling is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience with scheduling or resource management tools is a plus.
  • A degree in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with IoT and smart energy systems.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation tools.
  • Exposure to financial systems integration (e.g., MxExchange, MX.3) or data-driven fintech solutions.
  • Familiarity with project coordination and stakeholder management.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Program Associate – Energy Access and Livelihoods (Engineering & Design)

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Customized Energy Solutions

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 20 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Candidate with a strong foundation in software development, systems integration, and applied problem-solving. The ideal candidate should be skilled in multiple programming languages, experienced in cloud-based deployment, and passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in software engineering, fintech, embedded systems, and AI-driven energy optimization. This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world projects across electronics, software, AI development, and power management systems—offering an opportunity to apply both technical and analytical skills in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. The position supports both strategic and operational initiatives, with 60% of assignments supervised by the Executive Director (focusing on innovation and strategic projects) and 40% overseen by the Program Manager (focusing on technical implementation and project execution).

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Support: Assist in the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of ongoing electronics and software engineering projects.
  • Innovation & Optimization: Identify opportunities for improvement or new system development to enhance efficiency, power utilization, and overall performance.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyse data on energy consumption and power demand to support decision-making and AI model development.
  • AI Development: Contribute to the design, training, and integration of AI/ML models for predicting and optimizing energy and system performance.
  • Deployment & Maintenance: Support system deployment, testing, and maintenance to ensure operational reliability and scalability.
  • Procurement & Coordination: Prepare purchase orders for machinery, tools, and materials; assist with scheduling and coordination of technical field activities.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project alignment and timely progress.
  • Reporting: Deliver technical reports, progress updates, and data insights to supervisors and project managers.
  • Proactive Support: Take initiative in managing assigned tasks and contributing to continuous project improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

A degree in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering,  Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Java, Python, C, or C++.
  • Understanding of electronic systems, sensors, and circuit design.
  • Exposure to AI/ML tools, data analysis, and cloud-based deployment.
  • Familiarity with power systems or energy consumption modelling is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience with scheduling or resource management tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IoT and smart energy systems.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation tools.
  • Exposure to financial systems integration (e.g., MxExchange, MX.3) or data-driven fintech solutions.
  • Familiarity with project coordination and stakeholder management.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, November 20 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 13-11-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-11-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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