Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Sales Administrator & Team Coordinator for the Access to Energy business on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract to

support the Access to Energy (A2E) business across English-Speaking Africa by driving operational excellence, enabling business insights, and strengthening coordination among cross-functional teams.

What will you do?

Market Intelligence & A2E Business Support:

• Proactively monitor multiple tender portals to identify business opportunities and maintain a forward-looking opportunity pipeline.
• Track funding flows from donors and financial institutions to guide strategic engagement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track tenders, events, project status, and team follow-ups.

Team Coordination & Document Management:

• Serve as the key account coordinator for opportunities received from stakeholders, ensuring proper routing, assignment, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate tracking of opportunity statuses using internal tools.
• Uphold high document hygiene standards and ensure alignment with internal processes.
• Organize regular coordination touchpoints across the team.

Communication, Social Media & Event Coordination:

• Collaborate with communication teams to support LinkedIn publishing, case studies, and success stories related to A2E ESA.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and training sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain an up-to-date stakeholder database and ensure timely communication.

Administrative & Executive Support:

• Manage the A2E Director’s calendar, meeting schedules, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries and expense claims.
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of digital marketing fundamentals, particularly for LinkedIn.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collaborative team spirit and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, customer orientation, and high performance commitment.
• High digital citizenship, assertiveness, and comfort working in an international, multicultural setup.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful Access to Energy initiatives across English-Speaking Africa.
• Experience working with diverse, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.
• Exposure to strategic business operations, market intelligence, and social impact initiatives.
• Growth in administrative leadership, communications, and project coordination skills.
• A dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Who will you report to?

• You will report directly to the A2E Business AAF & Performance Deployment Director.
• You will collaborate closely with regional A2E teams, communication teams, and various internal stakeholders.
• This is a strategic individual contributor role with broad cross-functional influence and responsibility for enabling coordination and operational effectiveness.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–6 years of proven experience in sales administration, team coordination, business support, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizing, planning, and multitasking.
• Familiarity with tender processes, funding institutions, or donor ecosystems is beneficial.
• Experience in events coordination, dashboard management, or content support is an added advantage.
• High professionalism, customer focus, and a team-driven mindset.