1 Associate (A1/A0) is needed at Terra Energy Ltd Kigali, Rwanda Deadline: 09-10-2026

About Terra Energy

Terra Energy Ltd is a youth-led boutique consulting firm headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, dedicated to advancing Africa’s clean energy transition and climate resilience. The firm provides end-to-end advisory, technical assistance, and implementation support to governments, investors, development partners, and private enterprises. Its expertise spans energy transition strategy, climate-finance mobilization, market and policy analysis, international business development, and research and innovation. Terra Energy and its Managing Director have successfully delivered assignments for leading international organizations, including the European Commission, United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), Energy Development Corporation Ltd (EDCL), GIZ, Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE), and the RES4Africa Foundation.

About the Position – Associate

We are recruiting a full-time Associate who will be responsible for project delivery, business development, and managing our internal knowledge databases that drives our growth.

The major, hands-on project this Associate will work on is the SUNNY Project — our flagship €5.5M Horizon Europe project, delivered with 18 European and African institutions to demonstrate scalable renewable energy solutions for refugee and host communities across Rwanda and Uganda.

You will:

Lead project delivery across Terra Energy’s projects — acting as the day-to-day owner on assigned projects, executing technical tasks and deliverables directly, coordinating with delivery partners and stakeholders, and ensuring quality and deadlines are met from input to final output.
Support business development — monitoring funding platforms and tenders, drafting proposals, and following up on leads.
Build and manage Terra Energy’s internal knowledge systems — turning project experience into templates, technical references, and a searchable internal library.
Publish technical content — translating our project experience into articles for Terra Energy’s website and LinkedIn.
Support senior strategic work — support the managing director in high-level investment and partnership conversations as you build trust and context.

Candidate Requirements

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Holds a degree in engineering, business, economics, or related fields.
Has 0–2 years of experience in the energy/climate sector — fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Is fluent in English (mandatory).
Fluency in Kinyarwanda is preferred
Is based in Kigali and available full-time, in-person.
Is genuinely curious — asks questions, even simple ones, without hesitation.
Takes initiative — finds answers and goes the extra mile without being told.
Is ambitious and wants to grow fast, and is willing to earn it.
Is coachable — regardless of experience level, you’ll go through a rigorous, hands-on 6-months training program here.
Is tech-savvy and AI-native — comfortable using Google Workspace and AI tools daily, or demonstrates fast learning.
Can work under pressure, manage competing deadlines, and adapt fast in a high-growth environment.
Has strong professional ethics, discretion, and takes ownership without needing supervision.

Benefits of Working With Us

Competitive compensation package, depending on skills and performance during the assessment.
Allowances for transport, conferences, and free lunches at our office.
Top-notch mentorship and personalized training that support your career growth.
Clear role progression and promotion pathway once position KPIs are met.
Unique exposure to international development projects from day 1.
Flexible work environment and hybrid work arrangements.

Application and Selection Process

Applications should be submitted through this Google form only.
Deadline for applications is Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6 PM Kigali time
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person technical assessment in the company’s office in Kigali. Details of the assessment process will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only.
Candidates who pass the technical assessment will proceed to the final interview.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome, though we are unable to provide individual feedback on rejections.

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