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Customer Performance Intern at M-KOPA Solar

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Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description: M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR… M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day. Each 8W battery powered-system comes with three lights, mobile phone-charging and a solar powered radio. Customers can now opt for a 20W system with digital TV. As of July 2016, M-KOPA has connected over 400,000 homes to affordable solar power. Current customers will make projected savings of US$ 300 Million over the next four years. M-KOPA’s customers will enjoy 50 million hours of kerosene-free lighting per month. Total employment created in East Africa is 2,500. In March 2016, M-KOPA emerged boldest at Financial Times Arcelor Mittal- Boldness in Business Awards in the Developing Markets category. In February 2016, M-KOPA was recognised as the Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets at the Global Mobile Awards. In 2015, M-KOPA was recognised by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 5
Job Description

About Us

  • We foster a culture where operational excellence meets genuine care for customer outcomes. Our team values data-driven decision-making, collaborative problem-solving, and processes that balance business performance with customer dignity. You'll gain practical experience in how collections, fleet management, and customer performance tracking directly contribute to both business sustainability and financial inclusion, working at the intersection of fintech and e-mobility.

At M-KOPA, our Mobility business isn't just about asset financing—it's about enabling economic opportunity through responsible lending and customer support that helps people succeed.

In this role, you would be responsible for:

  • Assisting in monitoring assigned customer accounts and supporting efforts to keep the collection portfolio within set limits
  • Supporting customer contact initiatives including preparing call lists, draft messages, and participating in supervised outreach to implement repayment schedules
  • Helping provide information to customers about timely repayments and the implications of non-payment, under guidance from senior team members
  • Assisting with tracking customer issues that impact loan repayments, such as accidents or insurance claims, by gathering documentation and escalating appropriately
  • Maintaining accurate records of customer interactions and repayment updates in company systems (M-KOPA-net, Freshdesk)
  • Supporting fleet driver monitoring to help ensure performance targets are met, under guidance from senior colleagues
  • Assisting with routine driver-related issues and helping facilitate communication with external stakeholders
  • Helping identify and track customers with overdue payments and supporting documentation for recommended actions
  • Assisting with planning and coordinating field visits for payment or asset recovery, including communication with local authorities
  • Contributing to daily and weekly reporting by compiling basic analysis on collections and recovery activities
  • Following company policies and guidelines in all collections, asset recovery, and customer interactions while maintaining professionalism and legal compliance
  • This is an internship role based in Nairobi Kenya.

Your application should demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in collections, fleet management, or customer performance roles
  • Strong communication skills, especially in handling difficult customer interactions with empathy and professionalism
  • Ability to manage field operations, including interacting with local law enforcement and community leaders
  • Proficiency with data tracking systems and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Freshdesk)
  • High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as operational needs require
  • Familiarity with motorbike financing, e-mobility sector, or ride-hailing fleet operations is an added advantage
  • Understanding of or interest in fintech and financial inclusion is desirable
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based

Key Skills

internship  Customer Service 
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