Vacancy title:
Country Director (Uganda) - Clean Energy

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Aperture Recruitment

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Our client is a leading renewable energy social enterprise, recognized for delivering affordable, sustainable solutions that cut household energy costs by up to 80% and reduce biomass emissions by 95%. Operating and expanding across multiple African markets, a presence in Asia and a global head office in Europe, they reinvest a significant share of profits into their social mission, underscoring a deep commitment to impact, sustainability, and integrity.

As a certified B Corp, the company pioneers decentralized clean energy access through innovation and measurable results. Their flagship hybrid solar-biomass stove provides clean cooking, lighting, and electricity to households lacking modern energy, replacing polluting fuels such as charcoal and kerosene and improving quality of life at scale.

Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Country Director to lead for their Uganda operations. office The ideal candidate brings a proven commercial track record and the ability to deliver results with minimal onboarding. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation committed to innovation, growth, and measurable impact, advancing sustainable energy access for underserved communities globally.

Executive Summary of requirements

• Experience reporting to a dynamic CEO and board, including having dealt with and presented to investors and stakeholders
• Translating the vision and mission from the Global CEO and board and taking instructions from a global board is essential
• Relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• A proven track record in an operational director or similar type role with demonstrated KPI’s and achievements including contactable referees (including direct managers is essential)
• Demonstrated leadership in managing a team of goal orientated individuals
• Passionate about impact and making a difference with experience in Renewable sector an advantage
• Experience in Africa essential (East Africa and Uganda experience highly desirable) and must be willing to live in Uganda
• The successful candidate should possess comprehensive experience in overseeing multiple verticals, including Sales, Finance, Human Resources, and other functions, demonstrating the capabilities expected of a leader in a role of this nature

Overview

Job Description

As Country Director, Uganda, you will take full ownership of the company's operations in the country, ensuring strong performance across commercial, operational, and impact areas. You will be responsible for driving business growth and delivering on ambitious targets while maintaining operational excellence and financial sustainability. A critical part of the role is fostering a positive, purpose-driven culture that empowers teams and builds trust at every level.

As the primary bridge between headquarters in the Netherlands and the Uganda operation, you will ensure clear communication, strategic alignment, and seamless execution of priorities. You will bring deep local insights to inform global decisions while translating high-level strategy into effective on-the-ground actions. This is a role for a seasoned leader who combines commercial acumen with a strong commitment to social impact, capable of guiding a complex business in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Strategic Leadership

• Set and execute the country strategy aligned with our clients global goals.
• Provide hands-on leadership to department heads (sales, operations, finance, HR, etc.)
• Represent Uganda in regional and global leadership discussions.

Culture & People

• Drive business results through data-led decision making.
• Identify new growth opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion options in close collaborations with the Commercial Director.
• Monitor and manage KPIs for financial sustainability, sales, and social impact.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Uphold their values by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while driving high performance and accountability
• Mentor and develop the leadership team and staff.
• Lead by example in promoting accountability, transparency, and team spirit.
• Represent the company to local authorities, partners, and communities.
• Build trust-based relationships with donors, regulators, and community leaders.
• Ensure full legal, regulatory, and impact reporting compliance.

Key capabilities

• Analytical and Strategic Skills – Uses internal data and external insights to inform strategy, identify growth opportunities, and translate goals into execution
• Problem-Solving Skills – Breaks complex issues into components, tests evidence-based solutions, and drives execution through clear plans, timelines, and accountability while maintaining focus and momentum in uncertain or resource-constrained environments
• Human-Centered Leadership – Builds trust, fosters an inclusive culture, aligns teams toward shared goals, and influences effectively through presence and cultural agility

Experience

• 5+ years experience in Africa, ideally in East Africa and Uganda
• Senior leadership role successfully managing cross-functional teams and in scaling, growth and entrepreneurial environments
• Working experience in clean energy, last-mile distribution, or social enterprises
• Working experience in scale, growth, and entrepreneurial environments
• Experience across African and European business environments, with exposure to diverse cultural contexts and international living experience preferable

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in Business Administration, International Development, Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering or related field

Specific Deliverables and/or KPI’S

• Sales (monthly targets achieved while maintaining disciplined and sustainable costs control) + Overachievement in sales
• Repayment (repayment of 90% or higher)
• Usage data collection - 90% of usage data captured (excluding first sync on sale)
• Strategic objectives –

(a) people - (e.g. hiring and setting up team according to plan, driving high performance, engagement and receiving positive feedback on leadership),

(b) strategic goal alignment & execution: Achieve ≥90% implementation of HQ-approved strategic initiatives and country-level annual priorities (e.g., new grant projects, country expansion milestones, strategic partnerships), as evaluated in business reviews

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about the mission and values of the organization.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a track record of driving positive change.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Inspirational leader with a collaborative approach to team management.
• Integrity, humility, and a strong ethical foundation.
• Solution focused, agile, measured, honest, fair, and integrous.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For further inquiries, please contact Robin Perks, CEO of Aperture Recruitment or Robin@aperture-group.net and cc the team info@aperture-group.net or DM him on +27 83 609 9990 (whatsapp messages preferably and not calls)

If we have not responded please consider your application unsuccessful. If however you have the necessary qualifications, experience and attributes please mail robin@aperture-group.net and CC my team on info@aperture-group.net to be reconsidered. We receive numerous applications are aware we miss exceptional candidates and this is not intentional. If you’re interested in this role but your experience doesn’t match all qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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