About KOKO Networks
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed technology company currently operating in Kenya and India. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that transforms life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We build and deploy cloud-connected "KOKO Points" inside local retail outlets, which provide mass market consumer goods in partnership with major suppliers. Our first solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel, which offers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered in partnership with Vivo Energy, the operator of Shell-branded fuel infrastructure across Africa. KOKO offers a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth. We are looking for people who share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact.
As a project assistant, you will supporting our Global Manufacturing Expansion Head in the planning and execution of our manufacturing expansion across various geographies.
Responsibilities
- Update project matrix for management review
- Generate Project schedule and plans
- Consolidate capacity data as requested by expansion head for decision matrix
- Keep up to date records of the CAPEX projects and support Financial controller on technical documentation
- Prepare the technical reports for machine, tooling, equipment from RFQ sheets for analysis ( spec, cost, warranty, terms)Help and assist Expansion head in new projects, including Initial product costing, manufacturing cost, investment cost and profit & loss analysis study
- Prepare and present Project justification and get PAC approval each gate review
- Coordinate the project related activities with various groups such as engineering, manufacturing, assembly,powder coating, molding, stamping, quality and stores
- Interface frequently with internal and external stakeholders to analyze and solve problems encountered during the project execution or any stages of the project
- Support internal and external audits including customer audits at factory and Engineering Center
- Ensure overall plan and day to day activities of project management are reported, escalated and conducted per timeline.
Requirements
- Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in Project Management in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Automotive new product development process, quality and documentation is must
- Experience in planning and budgeting process of an engineering and manufacturing organization
- Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written is a must
- Knowledge of product costing will be an advantage
- Able to perform computer skill such as MS-office, MS-project, MS-Access, Google Sheets
- ERP knowledge will be a plus point
- PMP certification will be a plus point
- Must have worked on Automotive or Green field project from scratch to end in execution team/phase at least
KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!
