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Earth Enable
Who We Are
At EarthEnable, we believe that our clients deserve our very best, that the best ideas can come from any part of the company, and that failure is necessary for success. We celebrate each other’s wins, learn from our setbacks, and are deeply proud of the impact we make every day. We believe that a clean, dust-free home means more than good health. It means pride and dignity in the place our customers most treasure: their homes. Being a part of our team means more than building housing products: it means building an organization and building a better future for rural families.
What We Do
EarthEnable is transforming the way people live, by making homes healthier for families across rural Rwanda and Uganda. 65% of Rwandans and Ugandans live in homes with dirt floors and mud walls which are dusty, unsanitary, and fertile breeding grounds for parasites and germs. While replacing a dirt floor with concrete has significant health benefits (e.g. reducing diarrhea by 50% and parasitic infections by 80%), and upgrading a mud structure would be significantly safer, concrete and other modern building materials are unaffordable for many who need it.
EarthEnable addresses this pressing and ubiquitous problem by selling high-quality, earthen housing products that are 80% cheaper than concrete equivalents with 90% less embodied energy. Earthen construction is already prevalent in modern homes across the world, and we have innovated on distribution models that make our products ultra-affordable. EarthEnable trains and certifies local franchisees to install our products which are sealed using our proprietary drying oil that makes them waterproof, strong, and beautiful.
Role Summary
The EarthEnable Field Manager Role is a high-level management position that plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of the organization through assisting the Managing Director in the overall management and administration of the company, and ensuring that all activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
The ideal candidate is both a strategist and a hands-on implementer, with strong leadership and communication skills. It will require working with all department managers, to support field operations across the country while learning new challenges, ensuring the quality delivery of our products to clients while generating insights on expansion into new markets.
The role will involve constant field travel across Uganda, to monitor operations across the existing 6 regional branches, while supporting the Managing Director in the country expansion plan, to develop 20 new branches across the country over the next 4 years.
Key Responsibilities:
● Supporting the Managing Director in the development and implementation of strategic plans that align with the organization’s objectives and mission.
● Lead cross-functional department teams to ensure the successful execution of projects and initiatives, fostering collaboration and accountability.
● Analyze overall country operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
● Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all departments, and prepare reports to provide insights on team performance and operational outcomes.
● Facilitate communication between department managers to promote a cohesive working environment and ensure alignment on objectives.
● Mentor and develop Uganda Management team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
Job Requirements
● A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business administration, management, or public administration
● Several years of experience in a field-based leadership or management role across Rural Districts of Uganda, preferably in a Social Enterprise.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff members, stakeholders, and other external parties.
● Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify and address problems quickly and effectively.
● Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
● A proven track record of leading and managing teams and the ability to motivate and inspire staff members.
● A good understanding of the rural cultures, demographics and economic conditions of Rural Uganda.
Key Skills
● Driving: A valid driving permit and willingness to travel as often as needed to support field operations in Uganda.
