VIDA
VIDA
VIDA develops map-based software for evaluating location risks across infrastructure projects, including wind farms, power grids, data centers, and transportation sites. Its platform brings together more than 50 global data layers to help infrastructure funds, banks, multinational companies, and governments assess climate, ESG, demand, and accessibility risks in over 40 countries. Teams can share projects with colleagues and external partners, who can add comments, notes, and supporting documents. VIDA supports workflows ranging from initial site assessment and impact analysis to due diligence, climate-risk management, and automated ESG reporting.

Senior Technical Project Manager, GIS — Kenya Remote

Lead GIS and geospatial delivery for VIDA’s infrastructure-planning platform, working with governments and development partners across energy, climate, health, and infrastructure. Manage multi-sector projects and partner relationships across Africa and other emerging markets.

Description

  • Manage geospatial client projects from scoping through on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Serve as the primary contact for governments, donors, and development partners, mainly in Africa
  • Facilitate workshops and travel occasionally to project countries
  • Convert partner needs into project workplans and technical specifications
  • Direct Data Science workstreams covering data collection, validation, and quality assurance
  • Verify that deliverables satisfy client requirements and support end-user needs
  • Communicate project progress through clear reports and presentations
  • Develop project scopes and proposals with the business team
  • Lead infrastructure-planning initiatives across energy, climate, health, and infrastructure in more than 40 countries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in geospatial science, data science, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline
  • At least five years of experience delivering technical projects for governments and donors
  • Experience managing client relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects involving multiple partners
  • Strong practical GIS expertise using QGIS and/or ArcGIS
  • Working knowledge of Python, R, or SQL
  • Working knowledge of cloud-based workflows, including GCP and BigQuery
  • An AI-first mindset
  • Entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to create new processes
  • Strong intercultural communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Professional fluency in English
  • Professional working proficiency in French at C1 level is advantageous but not required
  • Ability to work remotely from Europe or Africa, or from the Munich or Nairobi office
  • Availability for occasional travel to project countries

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in VIDA’s VSOP program
  • Remote work and flexible working arrangements
  • 28 vacation days plus public holidays in the country of residence
  • Provision of current technology and essential tools
  • €500 budget for home-office setup
  • Opportunity to take ownership, work through short decision paths, and help shape the role and company
  • Mission-led work with tangible social impact
  • A diverse international team offering varied perspectives

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