Vacancy title:
Director of Energy Planning and Operations

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
KT Rwanda Networks Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 4 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

KT Rwanda Networks, Ltd (“KTRN Ltd”) is a licensed company that has been incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing & installing 4G LTE advanced technology within Rwanda.

In order to effectively accomplish its business objectives, KTRN Ltd is looking for a qualified and competent candidate to fill the vacant position below:

Position: Director of Energy Planning & Operations (1)

Core job responsibilities:

• Energy Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and implement a company-wide energy strategy aligned with business goals and sustainability targets.
  • Lead energy forecasting, budgeting, and cost control activities.
• Operations & Reliability
  • Oversee energy supply systems including grid, generator, battery, solar, and hybrid power solutions across all telecom sites.
  • Ensure 24/7 energy availability to support network uptime and performance targets.
  • Monitor energy systems performance and lead preventive maintenance programs.
• Project Management
  • Plan and execute energy infrastructure projects (e.g., power upgrades, energy efficiency and so on).
  • Coordinate with network teams, and colocation clients for new site energy planning and upgrades.
• Data & Monitoring
  • Analyze energy consumption data to identify inefficiencies, losses, and cost drivers.
  • Develop KPIs and reporting systems to track performance and savings.
• Compliance & Risk
  • Ensure compliance with national energy regulations and environmental standards.
  • Conduct energy audits and risk assessments.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with utility providers, equipment vendors, regulators, and financing partners.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s would an added advantage).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in energy systems operations, at least 5 of which in a senior leadership role, ideally in the telecom industry.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid power systems (solar, diesel, battery), energy storage, rectifier & UPS, and site power optimization in telecom environments.
• Proven track record in energy efficiency, sustainability, and project execution.
• Familiarity with telecom site infrastructure (BTS, data centers) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Leadership and team management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project and budget management
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Innovation and adaptability to emerging energy technologies

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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