About E-Ride Zambia

E-Ride Zambia is pioneering electric mobility solutions across Zambia. We develop, assemble, and market solar batteries and electric motorcycles from our Lusaka hub, working closely with our research and development team in Zurich, Switzerland. As we grow our impact, we're seeking a multifaceted Country Manager (female/male) to lead and expand our Zambian operations.

The Role

As Country Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our Zambian operations—combining strategic leadership, business development, and hands-on execution. This role suits a builder who thrives in startup environments and can balance big-picture vision with day-to-day operational tasks: A self-starter attitude and good self-organization skills are needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Compliance
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including licensing, NAPSA, ZRA, and customs clearing
• Manage co-working office coordination and facilities
• Supervise accounting, onsite engineering tasks, and administrative functions
• Lead a project rollout in the Chipata area in collaboration with an external partner.
• Business Growth
• Drive business development through partnership cultivation and sales initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and service standards
• Represent E-Ride in negotiations with government officials, corporate executives, and media
• Regular progress reporting for internal and external purposes.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop our Zambian engineering and production teams
• Coordinate task planning and resource allocation
• Proactively identify and remove blockers to keep the team productive
• Maintain close collaboration with our Swiss management team

What You Bring

• Essential
• Proven experience managing small to medium-sized teams
• Demonstrated ability to execute with minimal oversight (high agency/self-starter)
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities
• Sales and business development experience
• Solid understanding of business administration (accounting, licensing, regulatory compliance)
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation delivery
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and team-building abilities
• Commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members

• Preferred
• Technical background or aptitude for learning technical concepts
• Valid driver's license
• Own laptop
• Passport for travel

• Oversee regulatory compliance, including licensing, NAPSA, ZRA, and customs clearing
• Manage co-working office coordination and facilities
• Supervise accounting, onsite engineering tasks, and administrative functions
• Lead a project rollout in the Chipata area in collaboration with an external partner.
• Drive business development through partnership cultivation and sales initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and service standards
• Represent E-Ride in negotiations with government officials, corporate executives, and media
• Regular progress reporting for internal and external purposes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop our Zambian engineering and production teams
• Coordinate task planning and resource allocation
• Proactively identify and remove blockers to keep the team productive
• Maintain close collaboration with our Swiss management team

• Proven experience managing small to medium-sized teams
• Demonstrated ability to execute with minimal oversight (high agency/self-starter)
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities
• Sales and business development experience
• Solid understanding of business administration (accounting, licensing, regulatory compliance)
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation delivery
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and team-building abilities
• Commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members
• Technical background or aptitude for learning technical concepts
• Valid driver's license
• Own laptop
• Passport for travel