We don’t hire employees.
We are a team geared to the same vision!
Every member of the SHA team plays an important role in the company’s big machinery. Your contributions are valued, commended and well reimbursed for you to stay motivated throughout. However, when working with us, you work in the achievement of a common goal- eradicating homelessness, inadequate shelter and, in the process, eliminating the societal evils arising due to them.
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Current Open Positions
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Closed Positions
Homeownership Credit Manager
We are looking to hire an experienced credit manager to oversee our company’s homeownership lending process and evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers
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Social Media Manager
We are looking for a talented Social media manager to administer our social media accounts. You will be responsible for creating original text and video content, managing posts and responding to followers.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Smart Havens Africa. Volunteers play a vital role in the delivery of our programs. All volunteer applications are reviewed with consideration of current volunteer opportunities. Applications are kept on file for three months.
We enjoy working with volunteers who want to use their skills to reduce inadequate shelter and global homelessness. Interested in volunteering with Smart Havens Africa? We are happy to hear from you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the criteria for volunteers to be accepted into SHA projects?
Each applicant is considered by the information they provide. If further information is required applicants will be emailed to request this. We also look further at your application as to skills and experience specifically related to the programs you have applied to. We look at volunteer experiences, travel experience and also your particular interest in the program to make our decision.
Can I bring my own family with me to Uganda?
Family members over the age of 18 can volunteer together and couples can be placed together. In some cases it may be possible to volunteer with your children as well, provided they will not require additional supervision. Due to the type of work you will be involved in and the current environment it is not advised that you bring young children with you.
When do I need to arrive in Uganda?
Volunteers can arrive at any time. After arriving, Volunteers take part in a orientation program for some days before they start to volunteer with Smart Havens Africa. It is suggested that volunteers arrive a few days earlier to settle in before programs begins.
Credit Manager
Job Description
We are looking to hire an experienced credit manager to oversee our company’sHomeownership lending process. As a credit manager, you will be responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers, creating credit scoring models, approving and rejecting homeowneloans, negotiating payment terms, and updating the company’s credit policy.
To ensure success as a credit manager, you should have extensive experience with credit analysis, proficiency with accounting software, and high-level analytical skills. A top-class credit manager adds value to a company by optimizing the mix of sales to bad debt losses
Responsibilities
- Evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers
- Create plans to address clients’ business needs
- Creating credit scoring models for risk assessments
- Schedule regular meetings with customers to ensure they are paying on time
- Approving and rejecting homeownership applications based on available data
- Ensuring all homeownership lending procedures comply with regulations and company policy
- Ensure both the company and clients adhere to contract terms
- Maintaining records of all company Homeownership loans
- Set sales and revenue targets and work diligently to meet them
- Monitoring loan payments and bad debts
- Reviewing and updating the company’s credit policy.
- Monitoring loan payments and bad debts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a similar field
- Proven work experience as a credit manager.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software.
- Good understanding of lending procedures.
- Advanced mathematical skills.
- A customer-oriented attitude
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Social Media Manager
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Social media manager to administer our social media accounts. You will be responsible for creating original text and video content, managing posts and responding to followers. You will manage our company image in a cohesive way to achieve our marketing goals.
As a Social media manager, we expect you to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to express our company’s views creatively.Ultimately, you should be able to handle our social media presence ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement
Responsibilities
- Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
- Design and implement social media strategy to align with business goals.
- Set specific objectives and report on ROI.
- Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news).
- Collaborate with other teams, like marketing, sales and customer service to ensure brand consistency.
- Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics
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- Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews
- Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout)
- Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions
- Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Social media manager.
- Hands on experience in content management.
- Excellent copywriting skills.
- Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video).
- Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics.
- Knowledge of online marketing channels.
- Familiarity with web and graphic design.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Analytical and multitasking skills
- BSc degree in Marketing or relevant field
Project Manager
This Position is closed for Applications, Kindly check back soon when we have more openings
