Head of Energy

About the role

The Head of Energy will define and execute the energy strategy for Spiro’s electric‑mobility ecosystem in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This senior position combines network planning, project delivery, renewable‑energy integration, and day‑to‑day operations to ensure reliable power for charging and battery‑swapping stations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a phased DRC energy strategy aligned with vehicle deployment and commercial growth.
• Lead planning, design, and delivery of charging, battery‑swapping, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement grid, solar, storage, and hybrid solutions based on site demand and lifecycle economics.
• Own site prioritisation, technical due diligence, project execution, commissioning and hand‑over to operations.
• Manage capital budgets, schedules, technical standards, risk controls and performance reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, regulators, landlords, EPC partners, equipment suppliers and service contractors.
• Drive network availability, safety, energy efficiency, maintenance effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Develop and lead engineering, project and network‑operations teams within the country organisation.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in power, utilities, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure or distributed‑energy operations.
• Proven track record delivering multi‑site infrastructure programmes from concept through commissioning.
• Practical knowledge of solar, electrical distribution, storage, metering, maintenance and contractor management.
• Experience in emerging markets with grid constraints is highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial judgement, execution discipline and ability to manage technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Solar energy systems
• Electrical distribution
• Energy storage
• Metering
• Project execution
• Technical due diligence