Red Rhino Development/ Ugandan Water Project Enterprise Manager Jobs in Uganda
Red Rhino Development/ Ugandan Water Project Enterprise Manager Jobs in Uganda;Reporting to the AquaTrust Board of Directors, the Enterprise Manager will oversee and lead a team of 10+ multi‑disciplinary professionals delivering reliable rural water services. This role is critical to AquaTrust’s next stage of growth, ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, and expansion into new districts. Success means more households with safely managed water, healthier communities, and a sustainable enterprise transforming rural water service delivery in Uganda.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Leadership & Organizational Development
Provide strategic leadership as AquaTrust transitions into a standalone enterprise
Lead and hold accountable leaders of Construction, Utility Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Finance
Build a high‑performing organizational culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service
Strengthen systems, clarify roles, and drive organizational accountability through scorecards and reviews
Customer Growth & Business Expansion
Lead expansion into new districts and grow customer base across hand pumps, piped systems, and household connections
Develop strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and revenue generation
Identify opportunities for partnerships, innovation, and new business growth
Utility Operations & Service Delivery
Ensure consistent delivery of customer promise (24‑hour breakdown response, preventative maintenance, quality service)
Establish systems to monitor performance, improve efficiency, and maintain service standards
Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement
Financial Management & Sustainability
Oversee financial performance, billing, collections, compliance, and reporting
Develop investment‑ready financial systems, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements
Partnerships,
Reporting & Strategic Performance
Build strong relationships with government, funders, investors, and partners
Ensure accurate reporting of operational, financial, and customer performance using mWater and other systems
Use data to drive improvements and strengthen decision‑making
Qualifications
Required
8+ years’ leadership experience managing organizations, enterprises, or utilities through growth and transformation
Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing teams across multiple functions
Strong business and financial acumen with track record of delivering results on‑time and on‑budget
Experience developing systems and performance frameworks to improve effectiveness
Exceptional relationship‑building and communication skills with government, partners, and funders
Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for decision‑making
Willingness to travel regularly and spend significant time in field operations
Preferred
Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Project Management, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
Experience leading utilities, engineering, or service‑based enterprises
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and DQ Sales approach
Experience using mWater or similar digital data platforms
Experience in WASH programming or community development
Fluency in local Ugandan languages (advantageous)
How to Apply
If you are excited by ownership, challenge, and meaningful impact and believe you can help build AquaTrust’s growth story we want to hear from you. Send your application with a cover letter that introduces us to who you are not just what you do, CV and copies of qualification and other documents to dorothy@ugandanwaterproject.com by October 1st, 2026.Charity & Philanthropy
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