Shanti Uganda is a grassroots organization committed to sustainable community based development, mother-centered care and the yogic principles of self-less service. The Shanti Uganda Society improves infant and maternal health, provides safe women-centered care and supports the well-being of birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. We imagine a world where birthing mothers and women living with HIV/AIDS are supported, empowered and able to develop to their full potential.

• Provide training and workshops on entrepreneurship, business management, savings, health and literacy & numeracy skills
• Plan, schedule, attend and facilitate weekly WIGG meetings
• Coordinate monthly buying days and shipment of WIGG products to our Vancouver office
• Set goals with the women and assist the women in meeting their goals and managing their savings plans
• Meet regularly with group leaders to monitor progress and problem solve
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of each woman and ensure she is on track to becoming self-sufficient.
• Follow up with absences and individual issues as  necessary

• Develop, implement and monitor plans to continue the improvement of  production, efficiency and quality control
• Develop seasonal product lines in cooperation with Shanti Uganda’s designer
• Ensure quality of all products and maintain WIGG manual and quality control guidelines

• Follow up with pending Fair Trade Certification
• Identify relevant conferences and events and facilitate the women’s  participation at these events
• Work collaboratively with the Vancouver office to increase sales and develop communications
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the WIGG as a whole and make improvements
• Maintain wholesale and sales revenue in Uganda and create new wholesale partnerships

• The candidate should preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in International Development, marketing or demonstrated interest and related experience
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of basic garment construction, basic sewing skills and sewing machine experience and be able to understand basic patterns and implement instructions.
• Possess a basic understanding of beaded jewellery construction
• Past experience in community development and income generating projects
• Prior experience working with HIV positive women an asset
• Detailed knowledge and experience in social enterprise will be and added advantage

• Make a sustainable, inspired, empowered contribution to the health and well-being of Ugandan women and their communities. Witness the deep impact of your involvement on an ongoing basis
• Gain valuable experience in not-for-profit management for those just starting off in their career
• Join other dynamic individuals committed to global change and experience the power of deep, sustainable, conscious activism
• Gain experience the beauty of Uganda, travel the region with other interns and participate in local celebrations and traditions with Shanti Uganda’s staff

Please apply be sending a cover letter and resume to Project Coordinator, Isabel Bacalao, coordinator@shantiuganda.org or Executive Director, Sadie St. Denis , Sadie@shantiuganda.org

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