Living Goods Jobs August 2013

Living Goods is a fast-paced, mission-driven and business-minded organization. We are aiming to change the paradigm in the fight against poverty and disease in the developing world. We think big but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with a high-powered team to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture; if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues; if you know how to fail fast and learn fast; if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor; then you will thrive at Living Goods.

We are always looking for top talent with a blended background of exceptional private and social sector experience that defines our progressive culture. If this sounds like you, drop us a line. Read on to learn about the full-time positions we are actively seeking to fill.

Product Development Manager

Living Goods is entering a period of exciting growth.  To support its vision to dramatically increase access to life-changing products, Living Goods is seeking a Product Development Manager to drive our product strategy and develop innovative products that make money for our agents and make a difference in the lives of our customers. The ideal candidate will bring a blended background of exceptional private and social sector experience. We are particularly looking for candidates with product development and sourcing experience in consumer-packaged goods, and ideally if that experience has focused on emerging markets. Click here to learn more and apply.

Mobile Technology Manager

Mobile phones are transforming lives all over the world, most dramatically in developing countries. At Living Goods we believe that mobile technology will become our single most transformative tool for success: empowering our agents to sell and earn more, dramatically lowering our cost to market and monitor, enabling real time sales force management and igniting social connections that drive impact and business success. To accelerate the development of our powerful mobile technology platform, Living Goods seeks an energetic and resourceful Mobile Technology Manager. This position will be responsible for fully leveraging and expanding our mobile system including new services, tools, and strategies that improve our profitability and deepen our impact. The position can be based in Nairobi or Kampala. Click here to learn more and apply.

Director of Technology

Living Goods’ future success increasingly depends on the mastery of data, communications and the latest mobile tools, apps and technologies. LG employs a mobile marketing data collection system that enables us to interact with every LG agent and customer in real time. And we are building a comprehensive datamart that will incorporate all out sales, impact and marketing data to drive better faster decision-making. We are looking for an experienced, energetic and visionary Director of Technology to oversee all Living Goods’ mission critical mobile tools, data management systems, software and hardware needs in East Africa and the USA. The position can be based in Nairobi or Kampala. Click here to learn more and apply.

Partnerships Associate 

Living Goods is entering a period of rapid growth. In addition to growing operations in Uganda and Kenya, we launched an Advisory Services division in 2012 to dramatically scale our impact through partnerships and influence. Living Goods has since brought on several leading global NGOs as clients to adapt and scale Living Goods-like models. The Partnerships Associate will be a core member of the Advisory Services team – supporting client engagements and bringing new business to the unit. From time to time, the Partnerships Associate will lead special operations and strategy-focused projects for LG Uganda and LG Kenya operations. Click here to learn more and apply.

Partnerships Manager

Living Goods is entering a period of rapid growth. In addition to growing operations in Uganda and Kenya, we launched an Advisory Services division in 2012 to dramatically scale our impact through partnerships and influence. Living Goods has since brought on several leading global NGOs as clients to adapt and scale Living Goods-like models. The Partnerships Manager will be a core member of the Advisory Services team – supporting client engagements and bringing new business to the unit. From time to time, the Partnerships Manager will lead special operations and strategy-focused projects for LG Uganda and LG Kenya operations. Click here to learn more and apply.

Administrative Associate

Living Goods is expanding and looking for a seasoned, dynamic Administrative Associate to support the efforts of our fast-paced, growing organization. The primary responsibility of the Administrative Associate is to provide administrative and operational support to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness.  The Administrative Associate will do this by providing administrative support to the President and Senior Management team, delivering top-notch office management, and serving as the Living Goods recruitment and development lead. Click here to learn more and apply.