Operations & Expansion Fellowship

Location: Netherlands, Liberia & Sierra Leone 

Type: Full-time Fellowship (with growth trajectory)

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: 6–12 months (with potential for long-term role)

About Emergi

Emergi is building Africa’s clean mobility future, driven by women, solar energy, and smart technology. We operate an electric tuk-tuk fleet through a lease and franchise model, supported by solar charging stations, a ride-hailing app, and a unique social fund for the women drivers. We are currently active in Liberia and preparing to expand into Sierra Leone and other markets.

This is where you come in!

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The Fellowship

We are looking for two ambitious, curious and impact-driven individuals ready to roll up their sleeves and help build the operational backbone of our fast-growing e-mobility company. You will gain hands-on experience in social entrepreneurship, clean energy, and logistics, and grow into a potential leadership role within Emergi.

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You will join as a Fellow, embedded in our small but passionate team. One fellow will focus on Liberia (scaling operations), the other on Sierra Leone (setting up a new hub). You will be involved in day-to-day execution while also helping shape the broader strategy.

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What You’ll Do

‍Fellow 1 – Liberia Operations

Support the local team with developing the capacity and systems for:

• Driver onboarding, empowerment and fleet deployment
• Assessing new market opportunities and growing the business case
• Coordinating local charging and maintenance logistics
• Working closely with our women drivers and partners
• Tracking ride data and optimise operational processes

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Fellow 2 – Sierra Leone Expansion

Work from our base in Liberia to:

• Scout and set up the new office and local partnerships in Sierra Leone 
• Launch operations and hire the first local team
• Map urban transport needs and test pilot routes
• Document systems for franchise replication

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Who You Are

• A recent graduate or final-year student in business, development, tech, energy, or social sciences
• Resilient, self-reliant and able to adapt to new environments with a positive and proactive attitude
• Eager to work in West Africa (experience not required — mindset is key)
• Organised, resourceful, humble, and excited to help shape a movement
• Fluent in English; French is a plus
• Committed to women’s empowerment and climate justice

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What We Offer

• Real responsibility and ownership from the start
• Mentorship from Emergi’s co-founders and advisors
• A Fellowship stipend
• Housing and in-country costs covered
• Opportunity for long-term role in operations, strategy, or franchise management and participating in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• A chance to build something meaningful, sustainable, and transformative

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How to Apply

Send a short motivation (maximum 400 words) and your CV to richard@emergi.nl

Deadline: 30 June 2025

Interviews in July. 

Deployment from September 2025

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Emergi is an equal opportunity employer. We especially encourage women, people of colour, and candidates from or connected to West Africa to apply.

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