{"id":95592,"date":"2026-05-06T06:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/commercial-project-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T06:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:02:41","slug":"commercial-project-officer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/commercial-project-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Project Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Project &amp; Programme Implementation:<\/p>\n<p>\tSupport the end-to-end implementation of commercial projects and programmes across current electric B2C markets.<br \/>\n\tAssist in the planning, coordination, and tracking of project activities to ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.<br \/>\n\tMonitor project progress and flag risks or delays for timely mitigation.<br \/>\n\tMaintain up-to-date project documentation including plans, trackers, and implementation records.<\/p>\n<p>New Market Entry:<\/p>\n<p>\tCoordinate all tasks related to new market entry, including logistics, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness.<br \/>\n\tEnsure inter-departmental alignment so that all functions are prepared ahead of market launch dates.<br \/>\n\tTrack and report on market entry milestones, escalating any risks that may affect rollout timelines.<\/p>\n<p>Sales &amp; 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