Founder Executive Assistant (Growth Track to Operations Manager)

We are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the founder's trusted representative in Uganda.

This is not a typical office assistant role. You will work directly with the founder to help launch businesses, coordinate projects, supervise people, attend meetings, solve problems, and ensure work gets done even when the founder is outside Uganda.

If you are ambitious, resourceful, and enjoy building businesses rather than simply maintaining them, this role offers significant opportunities for growth. Outstanding performance can lead to promotion into an Operations Manager or senior leadership position as the organisation expands.

Key Responsibilities

Founder Support 

• Act as the founder's representative in Uganda.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the founder.
• Provide written, photo, and video updates.
• Coordinate the founder's projects and priorities.
• Follow up until assigned tasks are completed.

Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities.
• Meet suppliers and negotiate favourable prices.
• Research markets and competitors.
• Prepare quotations and business comparisons.
• Build relationships with partners and service providers.

Operations

• Coordinate daily business activities.
• Recruit and supervise staff where required.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets.
• Inspect completed work before payments are approved.
• Help establish efficient systems and processes. Administration: Prepare reports and presentations.
• Maintain organised records.
• Manage schedules and appointments.
• Assist with planning meetings and events.
• Handle confidential information professionally.

Skills & Experience

• Applicants should:
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Solve problems independently.
• Be confident dealing with professionals at all levels.
• Learn quickly and adapt easily.
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and AI tools such as ChatGPT.
• Have at least two years of professional work experience.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree (preferred but not essential if experience demonstrates exceptional ability). Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate is:

Honest and trustworthy. Self-motivated. Resourceful. Calm under pressure. Professional in appearance and conduct. Curious and eager to learn. Comfortable taking responsibility. Passionate about building successful businesses.

What Success Looks Like

• Within your first year, you should be able to:
• Coordinate multiple business projects successfully.
• Build strong supplier and partner relationships.
• Recruit and oversee small teams.
• Reduce the founder's operational workload.
• Ensure projects continue moving smoothly in the founder's absence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work directly with an entrepreneur building multiple businesses across different industries.

You will gain practical experience in business strategy, project management, operations, negotiation, recruitment and leadership while helping shape companies from the ground up.

We recognise outstanding performance with increased responsibility, leadership opportunities, and performance-based career progression.

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section