Location:- Adiss Abeba, Ethiopia (Gazebo)

 

About Dodai

Dodai Manufacturing PLC is a fast-growing organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on August 1, 2023. With a mission to make urban e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa, Dodai assembles electric two-wheelers locally and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and change!

Purpose of the Position

The Battery Swapping Sites Supervisor is responsible for delivering 40 fully secured battery swapping sites equipped with Dodai-owned transformers within 8 months by leading and managing the site scouting and acquisition process. The role ensures that all selected locations meet Dodai’s technical, electrical infrastructure, operational, and commercial requirements, including the feasibility of installing dedicated transformers where required. The Supervisor will convert qualified site leads into signed lease agreements and deployment-ready locations, coordinating landlord negotiations, documentation, and regulatory processes. Success in this role is measured by the number of sites secured, the speed of site acquisition and contract completion, and the readiness of locations to support Dodai’s rapid battery swapping network expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Battery Swapping site scouting team to identify suitable battery swapping locations.

• Review and assess proposed sites to ensure they meet Dodai’s site selection criteria.

• Manage relationships with landlords and property owners.

• Ensure all required landlord documentation is collected and validated.

• Facilitate lease agreement preparation and coordinate signing at Documents Authentication and Registration Service

• Oversee the electrical and operational readiness of selected sites, including transformer installation, permitting, and deployment preparation.

• Monitor active sites and handle follow-ups after installation.

• Identify and secure replacement sites if existing locations are terminated.

• Support Dodai’s battery swapping network expansion strategy.

• Ensure selected sites can support the installation of Dodai-owned electrical transformers and coordinate with relevant stakeholders (EEU, contractors, landlords) for electrical infrastructure readiness.

• Perform other tasks as directed by your supervisor

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• 2-3 years of experience in site acquisition, operations, project management, or infrastructure deployment.

• Experience managing teams or coordinating field staff.

• Physically fit and able to travel extensively across the city for field assessment and site visits.

• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple site projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, energy infrastructure, logistics, or mobility sectors.

• Experience working with government offices and regulatory processes.

• Experience in using communication and project management tools like Whatsapp, Slack, Trello, Google apps, etc

• Experience in a startup or fast-scaling environment.

How To Apply

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Job Requirements The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field and a minimum of two years’ experience in site acquisition, operations, project management or infrastructure deployment. Candidates must be physically fit, able to travel extensively across the city for field assessments, and possess strong negotiation, stakeholder management and organizational skills. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below