About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s e-mobility 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 more cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya, in 2022. Today, it has over 5,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 36 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 400+ 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 is a company that 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 hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

• Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritise 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 delivering 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.

Role Purpose

The ESG Specialist will lead Ampersand’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, monitoring, and compliance activities. This role ensures Ampersand meets internal policies, national regulations, and the ESG requirements of international lenders, investors, and donors. The Specialist will also support communication, public relations, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen Ampersand’s sustainability and impact profile.

Key Responsibilities

ESG Reporting and Compliance

• Lead the preparation and submission of ESG reports required by internal leadership, international lenders, investors, donors, and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate the collection, verification, and analysis of ESG data across all departments in Rwanda and Kenya.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ESG requirements under agreements with organizations such as DFC, BII, AGG, etc… and other international partners.
• Maintain ESG audit-ready documentation, including impact metrics, environmental permits, labour compliance records, and due diligence materials.
• Review and update Ampersand’s ESG policies and ensure alignment with international frameworks, including IFC Performance Standards, GRI, SASB, and national regulations.

Monitoring and Implementation

• Monitor implementation of environmental and social management plans (ESMPs) and related action plans across operations.
• Follow up with departments to ensure timely delivery of ESG commitments required by lenders, investors, and donors.
• Conduct compliance checks on issues such as waste management, safety practices, labour conditions, and community engagement.
• Identify ESG risks, gaps, or incidents and support the development of corrective actions.
• Support training and capacity-building sessions on ESG responsibilities for internal teams.

Engagement with International Lenders, Investors, and Donors

• Serve as the focal point for ESG matters with customers, lenders, investors, donors, and strategic partners.
• Respond to ESG due diligence requests, surveys, and audits from international stakeholders.
• Coordinate periodic ESG review meetings, investor updates, and site visits.
• Prepare ESG inputs for funding proposals, investment documents, grant reporting, and due diligence processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Support engagement with government regulators, local authorities, communities, and strategic partners.
• Manage ESG-related inquiries and coordinate timely responses.

Communications & Public Relations Support

• Support drafting of ESG-related communications, including sustainability reports, newsletters, websites, and public statements.
• Work with the communications team to highlight sustainability achievements and community impact.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, international development projects, or corporate responsibility.
• Experience working with international development finance institutions (e.g., DFC, FMO, AfDB, EIB, USAID), donors, and impact or commercial investors.
• Demonstrated experience supporting ESG reporting or due diligence for investors.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks: IFC Performance Standards, GRI Standards, SASB, ESMS.
• Excellent writing, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing multi-country ESG operations (Rwanda/Kenya preferred) is an added advantage.
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate across teams and external partners.
• Having GRI certification is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.

Timing

ASAP

Compensation

A competitive compensation package commensurate including health insurance

Job location

This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda

📢 Important Notice:

At Ampersand, we want to emphasize that we do not charge or request any form of payment from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Your job application and interviews with us are entirely free of charge. If you encounter any requests for payment or fees claiming association with our hiring process, please report it to recruitment@ampersand,solar immediately. Your trust and confidence in our company are paramount, and we are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for all applicants.