Location: Berlin, Germany (with frequent travel to Sub-Saharan Africa)

Contract: Full-time | Initially 2-year contract with the intention to extend

The Company

Our client is a mission-driven climate organization working to accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy solutions and reduce global CO₂ emissions.

One of their flagship initiatives focuses on the large-scale production and distribution of energy-efficient cookstoves across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. These innovative stainless-steel stoves reduce firewood consumption by up to 80%, helping to combat deforestation and supporting environmental initiatives such as the Great Green Wall against desertification.

With existing production facilities in Rwanda and Nigeria, as well as partnerships with governments, microfinance institutions, and local organizations, our client is pursuing an ambitious objective: scaling the production of efficient cookstoves to up to 10 million units per year, contributing significantly to climate protection and sustainable development.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Project Manager – Efficient Cookstoves Africa & Asia to support the expansion and optimization of their international production projects.

In this role, you will manage high-impact climate initiatives, working at the intersection of technical project management, manufacturing operations, and international market development.

You will oversee project implementation, optimize production processes, develop new markets, and collaborate closely with governments, partners, and local teams across multiple countries.

Your Mission

• Project Management: Lead and coordinate international cookstove projects from planning to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic goals.
• Market Expansion: Support the identification and development of new countries and production sites, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Production Optimization: Improve manufacturing processes in existing facilities, increase productivity, and support the scaling of production capacity.
• Field Operations: Travel regularly to project countries (typically 1–2 weeks per visit) to monitor project progress, support local teams, and strengthen local networks.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Management: Act as a key interface with government stakeholders, NGOs, financial partners, and local organizations, managing negotiations and contractual relationships.
• Team Development: Identify and recruit local partners and team members while supporting the development and coordination of international project teams

Your Profile

Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a technical or project-focused role, ideally in engineering, renewable energy, or sustainability projects.

Education: Degree in engineering, natural sciences, or industrial engineering, ideally with a focus on renewable energy.

Hands-on Mindset: Strong operational mindset combined with the ability to manage complex international projects.

International Exposure: Experience working in developing or emerging markets is a strong advantage.

Motivation: Strong interest in environmental and climate protection.

Languages: English (fluent German is a plus)

Adaptability: Comfortable with international travel and working across diverse cultural environments.

What’s in it for you?

Purpose: Contribute directly to large-scale climate protection projects with measurable environmental impact.

International Exposure: Work closely with partners and teams across Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Professional Growth: Gain experience managing complex international sustainability projects.

Work Environment: Join a mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture and flat hierarchies.

Benefits include:

• 30 days of vacation
• Competitive salary aligned with top public sector pay scales in Germany
• Access to a strong international network of climate and sustainability experts
• Opportunity to spend 1–2 weeks working from a Barcelona office
• Additional benefits such as cafeteria discounts, fresh fruit, and cycling facilities