Sanergy
is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities
by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban
informal settlements.
Our
systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key
steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate
low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life
Toilets.
We
convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer,
insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end
products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.
Since November 2011, we have launched over 750 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of more than 350 Fresh Life Operators. We have collected and converted over 9,000 tons of waste.
Since November 2011, we have launched over 750 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of more than 350 Fresh Life Operators. We have collected and converted over 9,000 tons of waste.
At the
same time, we have built a team of over 250 people. For our work, we have been
recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the
World Doing Social Good and
one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in
Africa.
Job Purpose Statement: We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts.
Job Purpose Statement: We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts.
The
Sanergy Fellows Program seeks accomplished, driven individuals who will make
substantive contributions to the organization.
Sanergy
Fellows work in one of the following departments:
- Operations-
Supply Chain Services, Logistics, Quality and Safety, Laboratory
- Credit
Management
- Information
Technology
- Marketing
and Branding
- Finance
- Product
Design
- Research
and Design for Byproduct Technologies
- Business
Development: Partnerships & Fundraising
- Communications
- Government
Relations
- Talent
- Engineering-
Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical
- Legal
More
qualitatively, we are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new
challenge in a pioneering context.
We
believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change and we seek people who
believe their knowledge and skills will bring about that change.
Job Requirements
- Undergraduate
Degree or Diploma in the relevant field
- Knowledge
of Microsoft Office
- Strong
problem solving skills
- Strong
time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Excellent
communication skills on all levels
- Relentless
desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
- A
collaborative mentality
To apply, please click on 'Apply for this job' to submit a cover letter and your 1-page resume/CV. In your cover letter, please include the dates that you are willing to commit to this fellowship. Please note that the Fellows Program runs year-round and applicants are reviewed and placed on a rolling basis.
After prospective fellows submit their application and successfully articulate their skills and abilities during the interview process, they will be matched with teams/projects that best fit their skills and professional background.
As Sanergy expands, many new projects are on the horizon. We are looking for fellows with the desire, determination and energy to spend at least 3-6 months in East Africa pushing the frontiers of innovation. Join us!