BURN Manufacturing, a leading clean energy and environmental services organization operating across Africa, is currently recruiting for two strategic roles based in Nairobi, Kenya. As a mission-driven enterprise focused on sustainability, climate action, and energy access, BURN Manufacturing designs and distributes clean cookstoves and energy-efficient appliances that reduce carbon emissions, improve livelihoods, and advance environmental conservation objectives across emerging markets.
The organization plays a pivotal role in accelerating clean cooking solutions, contributing to climate mitigation efforts, and supporting global sustainability frameworks including carbon finance mechanisms, environmental compliance standards, and inclusive economic development initiatives. With continued expansion and operational growth, BURN Manufacturing seeks experienced professionals to strengthen its training and corporate affairs functions.
The available positions are:
- Training Officer – Mid-Senior Level
- Corporate Affairs Officer – Associate Level
Both roles are based in Nairobi and are positioned within the Environmental Services and Sustainability domain.
This job advert provides a comprehensive overview of each role, including detailed job descriptions, scope of responsibilities, and strategic impact within the organization.
Position 1: Training Officer
Organization: BURN Manufacturing
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Environmental Services / Sustainability
Employment Level: Mid-Senior Level
Role Overview
The Training Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that support operational excellence, workforce capability development, and alignment with sustainability goals. This role plays a critical function in strengthening internal competencies across manufacturing, field operations, distribution networks, and corporate teams.
The position requires structured training frameworks, performance-based learning strategies, and measurable impact assessment to ensure that staff and field agents are equipped with the technical, compliance, and operational knowledge required to support BURN’s clean energy mission.
The Training Officer will work cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, carbon finance, sustainability, and corporate departments to ensure consistent knowledge transfer and adherence to quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Training Strategy and Program Development
• Design and implement structured training programs aligned with operational, manufacturing, and sustainability objectives.
• Conduct organizational training needs assessments to identify competency gaps and skill development priorities.
• Develop curriculum materials, learning modules, manuals, and digital training content tailored to various departments.
• Align training frameworks with quality assurance, environmental compliance, and production standards.
• Integrate sustainability principles and environmental stewardship into internal training content.
Capacity Building and Technical Training
• Deliver technical training sessions to manufacturing teams, field staff, and operational personnel.
• Support onboarding programs for new employees across multiple business units.
• Conduct refresher training sessions to reinforce product knowledge, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Facilitate workshops focused on continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide structured coaching and mentorship support where required.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure training effectiveness and impact.
• Track participation, performance improvements, and behavioral change following training interventions.
• Prepare detailed training reports and performance dashboards for management review.
• Continuously evaluate and refine training materials based on feedback and operational data.
• Ensure documentation compliance and proper archiving of training records.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Ensure all training materials align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Incorporate occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance standards into training modules.
• Support internal audit processes related to workforce capability and operational standards.
• Promote adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and environmental commitments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Human Resources on learning and development initiatives.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and production leads to align training with operational needs.
• Collaborate with sustainability and carbon teams to ensure awareness of environmental impact targets.
• Support expansion initiatives by preparing training frameworks for new market entries.
Strategic Impact
The Training Officer role directly contributes to operational efficiency, product quality consistency, workforce productivity, and sustainability compliance. By strengthening employee competencies, the role supports BURN Manufacturing’s broader mission of delivering clean cooking technologies while maintaining high manufacturing standards and environmental accountability.
Position 2: Corporate Affairs Officer
Organization: BURN Manufacturing
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Environmental Services / Sustainability
Employment Level: Associate
Role Overview
The Corporate Affairs Officer will support corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs coordination, and sustainability advocacy initiatives. This role is central to protecting and enhancing BURN Manufacturing’s corporate reputation within regulatory, environmental, and industry ecosystems.
The position involves structured communication management, government liaison coordination, policy monitoring, and stakeholder relationship support. The Corporate Affairs Officer will work closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment between corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, and sustainability commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Communications
• Draft and review corporate communication materials including press releases, policy briefs, and public statements.
• Support internal communication initiatives to ensure alignment across departments.
• Coordinate messaging related to sustainability, environmental performance, and impact reporting.
• Maintain communication consistency across corporate channels.
• Assist in preparing executive communication materials and briefing documents.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Support relationship management with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
• Coordinate meetings, forums, and stakeholder consultations.
• Track policy developments affecting clean energy, environmental services, and manufacturing regulations.
• Prepare stakeholder mapping and engagement reports.
• Support sustainability-related partnerships and advocacy initiatives.
Regulatory and Policy Monitoring
• Monitor legislative and policy changes relevant to environmental services and sustainability sectors.
• Prepare analysis briefs outlining potential regulatory impacts on operations.
• Support compliance documentation related to public reporting and environmental commitments.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries where required.
Reputation and Brand Management
• Assist in implementing corporate reputation management strategies.
• Monitor public perception and media coverage related to the organization.
• Coordinate crisis communication support when necessary.
• Ensure corporate positioning aligns with sustainability and environmental impact objectives.
Sustainability Communications
• Support the communication of environmental impact data, carbon reduction metrics, and sustainability achievements.
• Assist in preparing sustainability reports and impact narratives.
• Collaborate with carbon finance and sustainability teams to align messaging with verified impact outcomes.
• Promote thought leadership initiatives within clean energy and environmental services sectors.
Administrative and Reporting Support
• Maintain documentation of stakeholder engagements and corporate correspondence.
• Prepare periodic corporate affairs performance reports.
• Support event coordination and participation in sustainability forums.
• Assist in tracking advocacy and partnership outcomes.
Strategic Impact
The Corporate Affairs Officer supports corporate governance, regulatory alignment, and brand positioning within the sustainability ecosystem. The role strengthens BURN Manufacturing’s visibility, compliance readiness, and strategic stakeholder engagement, ensuring the organization maintains credibility within environmental services, climate finance, and clean energy sectors.
