She for She is looking for a Ugandan based Project Manager
As we are starting up a production of reusable menstrual pads in Kampala, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager, who can take care of the daily management of the workers and production at our facility. We are looking for a responsible, dependable and honest individual, who can represent us at our new location.She for She is a Ugandan based organization working to support young women to stay in school and reach their potential, by creating affordable and reusable menstrual pads. We make and distribute reusable and environmentally friendly menstrual pads to African school girls.Currently, all our reusable pads are produced by Ugandan women employed by She for She. Your work tasks will primarily include:- Managing and supervising our sewing team and maintaining a good working environment
- Making sure the production is running smoothly
- Managing inventory of our stock
- Helping with the distribution of the product
- Maintaining a good relationship with current customers as well as coordinating orders and deliveries for them
- Outreach – Seeking out new customers and creating new business opportunities for the organization
- Working in cooperation with international organizations and actors
- Creating a dialog with the villages we work in, and their locals
- Fundraising
- Maintaining the business phone and managing customer calls
- Has experience in working with international organizations
- Has experience in running a business
- Is fluent in English and other Ugandan languages and dialects may be useful as well)
- Has a critical mind, and can make sure that our business is not scammed or cheated
- Is based in Uganda
- Can work independently – you will have continual contact with our main office, but must be able to work with minimal supervision.