Chief Operating Officer Job Placement – SPOUTS
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Organization: SPOUTS
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health insurance and comprehensive benefits
About US:
SPOUTS is a social venture that locally manufactures and distributes effective ceramic water filters to improve the access to clean drinking water sustainably in Uganda. In addition, we locally manufacture free hand hand-washing stations to improve access to hygiene. Our mission is to provide clean drinking water and hygiene services to all East Africans. We currently sell multiple water filter products under the brand name “Purifaaya”. The Purifaaya provides financial, social, and health benefits for its customers in addition to environmental benefits.
Since SPOUTS sold its first Purifaaya in 2015, it has distributed 60,000+ filters to East Africa providing over 350,000 end-users with long-term access to clean drinking water. SPOUTS is a rapidly-growing organization and the next step is to scale its operations across all of East Africa to provide all with clean drinking water.
Job Summary: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee operations for our organization as we enter new markets, develop and maintain partnerships, and create a far-reaching organizational strategy that revolves around creating a sustainable, impact-driven enterprise. The COO will carry a lot of responsibility when it comes to creating a seamless entity that carries out its manufacturing, marketing, sales and operations while helping to increase access to those who need it most. The COO will help shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career. The COO will report directly to the CEO and will work closely with all department heads.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement long-term business strategies, plans and procedures to steer the company’s future in a positive direction. Assess and manage the principal risks of the business within operations
- Support financial planning efforts, including budgeting, forecasting and P&L analysis alongside the CEO
- Drive the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction, customer retention and company goals
- Oversee daily operations of the company and management of the IT, Operations and Finance teams
- Direct the development of operational and financial reports and metrics to keep key stakeholders informed and current on activities across all markets
- Integrate new and improved IT solutions across the organization
- Oversee and manage the supply chain processes across the region
- Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances among other things) to drive SPOUTS’ operations throughout East Africa
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication through employing various initiatives to coach employees to optimize their capabilities.
- Assist leadership team in fundraising ventures
- Control company costs and introduce tactical initiatives to address risks realized in the field
- Complete performance reviews in a prudent manner
- Promote an exceptional team and customer experience
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
- Five years of experience managing a complex enterprise’s operations, strategy, IT, finance, business development and market expansion
- Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or relevant role
- Proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous complex enterprise
- Proven track record of managing complex budgets successfully
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Outstanding verbal and written skills
- Experience working with staff at all levels
- Ability to make business projections three years into the future
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
- Demonstrated experience of ethical leadership
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- Experience in fundraising will be a plus
- English language required
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.