Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa and the Global South towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.
About Ampersand
Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 45% more income by going electric.
The company started in Kigali, Rwanda, and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has around 5,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 58 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality, affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 500+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.
Ampersand values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and most hard-working individuals in East Africa.
Our Values
- Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
- Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations
- Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
- Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
- Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.
About the role
Ampersand seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Data and Monitoring Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing data related to batteries, electric motorcycles (eMotos), and IoT platforms to provide actionable insights. This role involves monitoring technical parameters, generating reports, and supporting the Operations (OPS) team in customer interactions and battery recovery efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the state of all batteries and advise accordingly
- Use battery telemetry data to conduct root cause analysis
- Support operational teams to validate battery related issues
- Support battery recovery efforts by providing required information
- Prepare battery monitoring reports as required.
- Support battery inspections in charging stations
Ampersand is a good fit if:
- You are passionate about fighting climate change & promoting sustainable development
- You are a proactive problem solver with a drive for results
- You are excited to work in a fast-growing and dynamic organization
- You are adaptable and thrive in rapidly evolving environments
- You value diversity and community in the workplace.
- You enjoy a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- You are process-oriented
Minimum requirements
- A diploma in a relevant field such as Electronics, Computer Science,renewable energy, mechatronics engineering,automotive engineering- data analysis skills are an added advantage
- Strong analytical, presentation, communication & organizational skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Understanding of lithium batteries
- Proficiency in use of Excel or R or/and python language in data analysis
- Detail-oriented with a focus on producing accurate and actionable reports.
- Knowledge or interest in electric vehicles and battery technologies is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated creativity and ability to think outside the box.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry.
Timing
ASAP
Compensation:
A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates.
Job location
This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya