BURN is seeking a Commercial Project Officer to support the implementation of fuel-efficient cooking product projects across various markets. The role involves managing the end-to-end implementation of commercial projects, coordinating new market entries, and supporting sales and distribution models. You will work closely with internal departments such as Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Carbon to ensure project success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project & Programme Implementation
Support the end-to-end implementation of commercial projects and programmes across current electric B2C markets.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and tracking of project activities to ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Monitor project progress and flag risks or delays for timely mitigation.
Maintain up-to-date project documentation including plans, trackers, and implementation records.
New Market Entry
Coordinate all tasks related to new market entry, including logistics, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness.
Ensure inter-departmental alignment so that all functions are prepared ahead of market launch dates.
Track and report on market entry milestones, escalating any risks that may affect rollout timelines.
Sales & Distribution Model Support
Support the piloting and scale-up of new sales and distribution models across electric markets.
Ensure sales pilots are aligned with specific market requirements and customer needs.
Coordinate with relevant internal teams to facilitate timely scale-up of successful pilots.
Stakeholder Coordination
Liaise with internal departments including Operations, Finance, Marketing, Carbon, and Supply Chain to ensure projects receive the required cross-functional support.
Engage external stakeholders such as distributors, partners, donors, and in-country teams as required to support project delivery.
Facilitate inter-departmental meetings, track action items, and follow up to ensure commitments are met.
Reporting & Communication
Prepare regular project status reports covering progress, completion rates, risks, and mitigations.
Maintain project dashboards and trackers that provide clear visibility into the status of all ongoing initiatives.
Communicate project updates clearly to internal stakeholders and senior management as required.
Budgeting & Financial Monitoring
Assist in the preparation of project budgets and ensure expenditure is tracked against approved allocations.
Flag budget variances and work with relevant teams to recommend corrective action where required.
Data Analysis & Insights
Conduct data analysis to support project decision-making, performance measurement, and commercial strategy.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and visualizations as required by the team.
Sales Team & Carbon Compliance Support
Provide operational support to in-market sales teams, including onboarding assistance for new markets.
Support carbon compliance activities for electric markets, including data collection, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
Ad Hoc Support
Take on additional tasks and projects as directed by the Commercial Project Manager or senior leadership.
Contribute to the improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates within the team.
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