Acquisition Team Lead
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Jaza Energy is hiring an Acquisition Team Lead in Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria, on a contract basis. The role leads a team responsible for acquiring, renovating, and preparing solar service sites to company standards, managing contractors and landlords while maintaining high quality and acquisition targets.
- Contract role based in Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria
- Lead and manage Expansion Construction team for site acquisition
- Oversee renovation, installation, and quality standards for new sites
- Manage vendor, contractor, and landlord relationships
- Target First Pass Yield of 95% or higher for site acquisitions
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Original source description
Acquisition Team Lead at Jaza Energy ⏲ Sep 9, 2026, 8:08 AM ⋕ View all Power & Energy jobs Jaza is a solar energy start-up working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. In 2022, we achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 people access to clean, affordable energy. We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. We’ve already successfully entered the Nigerian market, piloted several sites here and will grow to hundreds of locations over the next year. To support this expansion, we’re planning to hire over 200 people over the next 6 months. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Acquisition Team Lead Location: Umuahia, Abia Employment Type: Contract Position Overview This role is responsible for ensuring that approved sites are efficiently acquired, renovated, and prepared according to company standards. The Acquisition Team Lead plays a critical role in translating validated sites into operational Jaza locations, maintaining high-quality standards while meeting acquisition targets. The Acquisition Team Lead oversees the acquisition, renovation, and installation process for Jaza service locations, managing a team of Expansion Construction personnel. Accountabilities Maintain team staffing levels to ensure the required acquisition roles are filled. Lead a team of Expansion Construction personnel to achieve site acquisition targets. Ensure the team maintains a First Pass Yield (FPY) of ≥95% for site acquisitions, minimizing the need for rework. Own the quality standards for site acquisition, renovation, and installation processes. Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and landlords across the region. Roles & Responsibilities: Team Management and Development: Ensure team members understand and follow acquisition quality standards. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Identify training needs and coordinate skill development for the acquisition team. Recruit, train, and mentor Expansion Construction personnel. Assign and track team member responsibilities: for site acquisitions in assigned regions. Site Acquisition Management: Develop and implement acquisition strategies based on expansion targets. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the acquisition process. Review and approve lease negotiations and contracts before finalization. Coordinate with legal team to ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements. Oversee the site registry and documentation process for acquired properties. Renovation and Installation Oversight: Approve renovation plans and budgets for acquired sites. Establish quality control protocols for renovation and installation work. Manage vendor and contractor relationships for construction and renovation projects. Ensure all sites meet structural and safety requirements: before commissioning. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and quality of work. Quality Assurance: Maintain FPY of ≥95% for site acquisitions by implementing quality control measures. Document and standardize best practices for site acquisition and renovation. Conduct periodic acquisition audits to ensure compliance with standards. Review and approve final site preparations before handover to the commissioning team. Identify reasons for rework and implement corrective measures to improve quality. Reporting and Communication: Contribute to the refinement of acquisition criteria and processes. Document and report key metrics including sites acquired, leased, FPY, and rework rates. Present acquisition data and insights during expansion team meetings. Escalate critical issues that may impact acquisition timelines or quality. Provide regular updates to QA Expansion/Growth Lead on acquisition progress. Requirements: Must have skills: Civil Engineering. Engineering Construction Engineering Salary N250,000 - N300,000 per month. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Abia State and 1 other location Abia State , Umuahia