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Msingi is an ambitious and innovative young industry development organisation aimed at supporting the growth of competitive industries in East Africa. Msingi works to identify high potential industries around the region. It then aims to foster innovation, growth and increased competitiveness in these industries by supporting pioneering firms through technolo...
Purpose of the role
Msingi is seeking an ambitious, high-performing Senior Industry Program Manager to oversee its interventions in
Uganda reporting to the Industry Director – Textiles & Apparel and working within the wider Textile and Apparel Industry team. The role holder will work with and assist the Industry Director in leading the implementation of key intervention activities and projects within the industry program with a particular focus on Uganda and the wider East African region.
Key responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities will be focused on catalyzing growth in manufacturing and investments in the
textiles and apparel sector; identifying opportunities to strengthen regional value chains; catalyzing the industry’s efforts to improve the markets and incomes available to local producers; and ensuring the industry leads in the development of environmentally sound and sustainable enterprises within the textiles and apparel sector. The role may also require interventions at a primary production level.Primarily the candidate will be expected to fulfil the following:
Msingi’s interventions and the focus of different team members will evolve according to the program needs, therefore the ideal candidate should be flexible and open to a role that will evolve according to industry needs and resources available to Msingi. The role may open opportunities to work across other Msingi programs or geographical locations. Experience and personal qualities required
Msingi is looking for star-performers that have:
Terms and remuneration
This role is offered initially on a contractual basis for a minimum period of up to 18 months with a high likelihood to evolving into a permanent employment role. The incumbent may be initially based in Nairobi with significant travel to Kampala and regionally. Remuneration will be competitive and is negotiable dependent on experience.
If your experience and aspirations match this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience, and quoting Senior Industry Program Manager, Uganda – Textiles & Apparel, to Abreham Gizaw at abreham.gizaw@msingi.com and copy TextilesandApparel@msingi.com by 29th September 2021.
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