Chief Operating Officer Job in Uganda at Living Goods

Job title: Chief Operating Officer
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Organization: Living Goods
Theme: Health, Water Sanitation Hygiene

Are you just looking for a change, or are you looking for the chance to change millions of lives for the better, including yours? If the answer is yes, read on.
Living Goods is seeking an experienced and resourceful Chief Operating Officer to lead our teams as we enter a time of dramatic growth and expansion. New independent research is proving Living Goods delivers transformative change. As a result we are attracting substantial resources and talent to drive our expansion. The COO will work directly with the CEO to drive strategy and oversee operations across East Africa and new territories as we grow. This is a vital role, ultimately responsible for the success of the organization.

Our ideal candidate will bring a blended background of private and public sector experience, with a proven track record of results, and demonstrated success in leading complex organizations and cultivating talent. This role is based in East Africa in either Nairobi or Kampala with frequent travel between Kenya and Uganda and occasional travel to the US and other countries.

Duties And Responsibilities
    Recruit, lead, and mentor the country management teams. Oversee hiring and supporting the talent needed to achieve LG’s strategic goals and meet LG’s human impact, sales, and profit targets.
    Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on the developing strategy, business plans and budgets, and continuous innovation and experimentation to drive performance gains.
    Drive the execution of Living Goods’ impact strategy to maximize gains in health and wealth for our customers.
    Oversee marketing and sales efforts, significantly expanding the network of franchised entrepreneurs.
    Robustly support LGs replication goals by collaborating with the advisory services team and potential replication clients, partners and funders.
    Oversee product and procurement functions to ensure strong sales and margins. Continually test new products to drive profit and impact gains.
    Collaborate on creating and implementing mobile phone tools to drive profit, improve performance and lower the cost of quality control.
    Oversee the financial accounting and reporting function.
    Steward successful relationships with key partners, funders, and local governments.

Skills And Qualifications
    Minimum of 8 years of experience in running a large organization or division with at least 50 staff.
    Proven track record of building and leading teams, achieving significant performance and growth targets, and earning promotions.
    Public Health / international NGO experience: background leading operations for large organizations in the public health space, including success winning and managing major bi-lateral aid funded projects and collaborating with health ministries.
    Private sector experience in one of the following fields: consumer package goods, public health, pharmaceuticals, retail, direct selling/franchising, or microfinance. With a strong preference for experience in emerging markets in Africa or Asia.
    Know how in any of the following is an added bonus: managing large field sales teams, consumer product development and sourcing, consumer lending, and mobile marketing.
    Strong financial management, budgeting and accounting know-how.

Compensation
A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.

Life at Living Goods
Living Goods is aiming to make disruptive changes, dramatically improving the lives of underserved communities. We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods. See www.livinggoods.org/principles.
 
How to apply:
To apply for this position please visit our career page and apply for Chief Operating Officer through our applicant tracking system. You will be asked to answer a few short questions that will help us learn a little bit more about you and your interest in working with Living Goods. Kindly also include a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline: 02 Aug 2015
For more information about Living Goods, please visit:www.livinggoods.org