About US:
BioLite is a clean energy company based in New York, USA that is on a mission to bring energy everywhere! BioLite develops and manufactures advanced energy products that make cooking with wood as clean, safe and easy as modern fuels while also providing electricity to charge cell phones and LED lights off-grid. BioLite aims to increase access to clean and affordable energy by providing an innovative low-cost biomass cookstove that not only reduces fuel consumption but also generates electricity for phone charging and lighting. The innovative technology on the HomeStove creates a highly efficient fire, reduces soot and smoke production while generating usable electricity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Project Associate will have the following responsibilities:
Take lead in training of, and support sales by, our BioLite field agents and partner’s staff by doing marketing, HomeStove product demonstrations, sales and after-sales service
Responsible for inventory management at our warehouse, our stocking points and be responsible for distribution of the HomeStoves to our partners countrywide
Manage BioLite’s Uganda Customer Service Phone Line;
Attend to the phone and respond to customer inquiries
Provide office and operational support to the Operations Manager and East Africa Program Manager through logistical support, data entry, procurement of marketing materials and other assignments as they may arise
Provide timely and accurate financial accounting to the Operations Manager and East Africa Regional Manager including program expenses
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field e.g. Engineering, Marketing, Business, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy, etc.
At least a year or two years’ experience in a related field;
Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge of standard office computer software like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Basic problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail;
Significant experience working in a team setting
Strong passion for sales, technological innovations, for traveling up-country and for interacting with many different people
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letter by email to the following address: ugandaprogram@biolitestove.com
Deadline: 15th February 2016