Kenya Internship Program - Minigrid Innovations Lab

Kenya Internship Program 2026 - Minigrid Innovation Lab

CrossBoundary Group

About the Firm

CrossBoundary Advisory, part of CrossBoundary Group, is a leading investment advisor focused on unlocking private capital in underserved markets. We have advised US$12+ billion of closed transactions across agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our clients include governments, development of finance institutions, foundations, private equity firms, corporates, and research institutions. With 180+ professionals in 20+ offices across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, we combine local presence with global expertise to structure bankable transactions and scalable programs. Learn more at

About CrossBoundary Minigrid Innovation Lab

In 2017, CrossBoundary launched the first Mini-Grid Innovation Lab for Africa, a dedicated R&D platform for testing innovations that improve the commercial viability of mini-grids.

Over 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to electricity. The Lab supports the sector to become more commercially viable by trialing new business model innovations with developers in the field and rigorously evaluating their impact using real operational and financial data.

The Lab has two objectives:

Improve the unit economics of mini-grids so they can provide more power, to more people, at lower cost

Build the case for mini-grids so governments, investors, and donors can integrate them into national electrification strategiesThe Lab maintains one of the sector’s most detailed datasets on mini-grid performance and rural customer behavior.

Learn more about the Lab’s activities here.

Why join us?

CrossBoundary is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets, driven by a mission to unlock capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved regions. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

What you will do

CrossBoundary’s Minigrid Innovation Lab is recruiting a Data Analytics Intern to support the Lab’s data-driven evaluation of prototype innovations.

This is a technical role focused on cleaning, structuring, analyzing, and visualizing large operational datasets from mini-grid sites across Africa. The intern will work closely with the Lab team to translate raw data into actionable insights that inform business model improvements and sector publications.

This is not a traditional advisory or transaction role — it is a hands-on data analytics position embedded within an innovation and R&D environment.

Responsibilities

Clean, structure, and analyze large datasets (e.g., smart meter data, site-level operational data, revenue data exports)

Develop Python scripts to automate recurring data cleaning and aggregation workflows

Conduct time-series analysis to assess site performance (e.g., consumption growth, uptime, load profiles, revenue trends)

Support cross-site performance comparisons and prototype impact assessments

Identify anomalies, trends, and patterns in operational data

Develop visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings clearly

Support the preparation of data-driven insights for donor reports, internal memos, and sector publications

Contribute to strengthening the Lab’s internal data infrastructure and analytical tools

Required Technical Skills:

Python (Intermediate to Advanced)

Strong experience with Pandas (data cleaning, merging, grouping, aggregations)

Experience with NumPy (numerical computations and array operations)

Experience handling and analyzing large CSV datasets

Experience conducting time-series data analysis (resampling, rolling averages, trend analysis)

Strong data cleaning skills

Proficiency in Excel (formulas, structured sheets)

Basic data visualization skills (Matplotlib / Plotly or similar)Who you are

Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets

Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision

Passionate about using data to improve energy access and climate solutions

Highly analytical and detail-oriented

Comfortable working with messy, real-world datasets

Able to operate independently and manage structured deliverables

Able to communicate technical findings clearly and succinctly

Location

Candidates will join our team in Nairobi, Kenya

Application:

Please note that applications will close on Tuesday, March 24 2026.

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to