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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Jibu is a pioneering social enterprise with a mission to provide affordable, clean drinking water to underserved communities across East Africa through a sustainable, franchise-based business model. By empowering local entrepreneurs to own and operate water kiosks, Jibu has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, safe water solutions while creating economic opportunities in regions with limited access to clean water.
Known for its innovative approach, the company uses water purification technology and community-driven solutions to provide cost-effective, accessible water to thousands of households. Jibu values its employees, promoting a work culture centered on teamwork, entrepreneurship, and social impact, offering opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and flexibility in work arrangements. Founded in 2012, Jibu has grown steadily from a small-scale operation to a regional leader in water access, with a network of franchises across Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya, and plans for further expansion.
The company's business model focuses on sustainability, economic empowerment, and innovation, leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency and scale its impact. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, Jibu’s core values include entrepreneurship, impact, integrity, and community, ensuring that it continues to serve as a catalyst for positive change. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Jibu supports clean water access, health education, and local economic development, making a difference in the lives of many. For more information, visit www.jibuco.com.
Vice President of Operations job at Jibu
Jibu
Internal Interfaces:
• Country Leads/ Directors
• Executive Team
• Production and Quality Head
• Finance department
• IT head
• Supply Chain Lead
External Interfaces:
• Jibu franchisees & franchise staff
• Area Master Franchisees
• Jibu customers.
• Key stakeholders.
Job Purpose:
The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our organization's day-to-day operations, ensuring growth, efficiency, productivity, and quality across all countries. The VP of Operations will play a key role in implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring consistency in brand standards, driving overall operational excellence and contributing to the overall success of the company
Duties & Responsibilities:
Managing Country Directors
Act as their primary point of contact offering support, guidance, and leadership to ensure they achieve set targets.
Develop and implement strategies to support the growth and achieve set volume targets the different countries.
Provide leadership and guidance to effectively manage the franchise network, ensuring adherence to brand standards, operational procedures, and quality control.
Enforce operational policies and procedures to maintain brand integrity and customer experience.
Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve business performance.
Enforce compliance to Franchise Agreements and related policies
Conduct data analysis to determine ROI for initiatives as well as trends to generate insights for improvement
AMF Support
Own the AMF partner relationship after handover from business development
Consolidate all tools used at JibuCo and tailor-make them for the AMF Partner to support efficient operations
Work with finance and AMF partner to develop optimal product mix and product pricing
Work closely with finance to manage AMF invoicing
Work with Supply Chain Lead and IT Head and Global Engineer to ensure adequate support for the AMFs and quality service
Operational Strategy and Oversight:
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
Provide vision and direction for operational excellence, identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
Implement processes and systems to streamline operations and enhance the overall efficiency of the franchise model.
Training and Development:
Oversee the development and delivery of training and certification programs for franchisees and their staff.
Develop and execute a system to track and improve training efficacy
Financial Management:
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to develop and manage budgets.
Analyze financial performance of each country and provide recommendations for optimizing profitability.
Lead the Country Directors to achieve EBITDA targets
Team Management:
Lead and mentor a high-performing operations team of Country Directors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Build and develop a strong, motivated team capable of meeting current and future business needs.
Personal engagement for company growth:
Be a supportive, dynamic, and flexible team member
Do not wait to be assigned a task but hunt for opportunities to bring improvements and support others
Be honest, reliable, and dedicated
Bring the energy and stamina to go far with Jibu and join us in building a unique success story
Key Performance Indicators
Franchisee Satisfaction Score – 80%
Franchise Growth (Same Store Growth) – Achieve set volume targets
Compliance with Brand Standards (Best of Jibu score): - 80%
Training Effectiveness: Training completion rates and post-training
a. assessments
Customer satisfaction scores / Net Promoter Score – 70% Promoters
Technology Adoption: Speed of adoption of IT solutions in the JibuCo and franchise operations.
Country profitability / EBITDA
Financial Performance of Franchise Network:
Average operational costs per franchise location – declining trend.
Average revenue and profitability per franchise location – growing
trend.
Supervision Received: This position works highly autonomously and reports directly to the COO
Management Responsibility: Country Leads/ Directors and Area Master Franchisees

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Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Proven experience in a senior leadership role overseeing operations within a comparable industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
Data analysis
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, execution, and achieving operational goals.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into actionable operational plans.
In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales, quality control, and process optimization.
Proven financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive positive change.
Experience in franchise operations, with understanding of franchise best practices
Send Your Resume at: jobs@jibuco.com