Associate Director

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Lead Uganda market strategy development planning in collaboration with the Director of East Africa Sales & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify, procure, and oversee the design works of a new Sinapis office space that will fit the team and partners in a co-work expense-sharing arrangement

• Speak about Sinapis programs at in-market events and conferences to garner interest for the program

• Oversee and maintain quality program delivery by maintaining organizational standards and reporting the progress and outcomes of entrepreneurs and institutional partners for monitoring and evaluation purposes

• Manage the Uganda operational budget and report back to the East Africa Finance Manager on the state of financials when requested

• Manage legal requirements and permits for the Uganda office, with support from the East Africa Finance Manager

• Hire, train, and manage Uganda staff members, overseeing development and performance while fostering a healthy culture

• Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)

• Lean forward to meeting other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• You have a great education and have excelled in professional environments so far

• You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him

• You are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignment

• You are humble and have a teachable spirit

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Either an undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration or a related field from a top school with a solid understanding of business both academically and practically

• At least 7 years of work experience in business with a track record of handling or acquiring new partners and general process improvement, with preference for experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, NGO management, or sales and operations

• A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private-sector development

• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Strong character and integrity

• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and ability to train and engage a classroom effectively

• Work history that demonstrates proactivity, problem solving, creativity and organization

• Knowledge of startup and SME entrepreneurship ecosystem in Uganda

• Ability to thrive and deliver results as required with little supervision

• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including personnel management and partnership building, in both written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage multiple work streams at once

• Willingness to tackle any task required, regardless of whether it is outside the direct job description

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Deep, fulfilling impact. You will help fuel the growth of a mission impacting hundreds of thousands of lives economically, socially, spiritually, and environmentally.

• World-class experience. We work at the leading edge of entrepreneurship training and acceleration in frontier markets, and you’ll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty.

• Unique professional experiences, development, and mentorship opportunities.