JOB POSTING: EarthEnable – Varnish Manufacturing
Manager – DEADLINE: 06/08/2014
Manager – DEADLINE: 06/08/2014
About EarthEnable
EarthEnable is a new and quickly growing company in
Rwanda that also has a social purpose. The company sells healthy and
affordable floors to the 80% of Rwandans who do not have proper floors (only
dirt floors) in their home. Concrete floors have been shown to reduce disease
and improve health but a concrete floor costs up to 350,000 RWF for a 20 square
meter home. EarthEnable’s has invented an alternative floor that is 90%
cheaper for the same area. They are composed of natural materials (gravel,
clay, sand, and fiber) and are sealed with a special oil invented at Stanford –
at a top univ
Rwanda that also has a social purpose. The company sells healthy and
affordable floors to the 80% of Rwandans who do not have proper floors (only
dirt floors) in their home. Concrete floors have been shown to reduce disease
and improve health but a concrete floor costs up to 350,000 RWF for a 20 square
meter home. EarthEnable’s has invented an alternative floor that is 90%
cheaper for the same area. They are composed of natural materials (gravel,
clay, sand, and fiber) and are sealed with a special oil invented at Stanford –
at a top univ
ersity in the United States – that forms a plastic-like sheet on
the floor which makes it water-proof, smooth, easy to clean, and polished.
The floors cannot be easily distinguished from concrete. They are
already prevalent in modern homes in the United States, and our company strives
to become the leader in flooring in Rwanda. For more information, see www.EarthEnable.org.
The Role
We seek smart and motivated students or recent
graduates from technical universities to work on research and development as
well as manufacturing of EarthEnable’s proprietary oil. They will undergo
an extensive 2 week training program with Rick Zuzow, the Chief Technical
Officer of EarthEnable and a Ph.D. candidate from Stanford University – one of
the top schools in the United States. The training will likely cover the
varnish manufacturing process, the science and chemistry behind the process,
the international standard for safety procedures, and developing, managing, and
analyzing data from experiments. They will then be responsible for
managing the manufacturing process. Given that EarthEnable is a small and
growing company, we expect leadership opportunities for the successful
candidates to be significant. The specific tasks of this role are as
follows:
graduates from technical universities to work on research and development as
well as manufacturing of EarthEnable’s proprietary oil. They will undergo
an extensive 2 week training program with Rick Zuzow, the Chief Technical
Officer of EarthEnable and a Ph.D. candidate from Stanford University – one of
the top schools in the United States. The training will likely cover the
varnish manufacturing process, the science and chemistry behind the process,
the international standard for safety procedures, and developing, managing, and
analyzing data from experiments. They will then be responsible for
managing the manufacturing process. Given that EarthEnable is a small and
growing company, we expect leadership opportunities for the successful
candidates to be significant. The specific tasks of this role are as
follows:
- Manufacture oil using the proprietary process
developed by EarthEnable
- Conduct scientifically valid experiments around
improving the performance of the oil
- Submit weekly reports outlining key
accomplishments, scientific findings, and challenges
Qualifications
- Educational level (or expected level, if still a
student) of at least A1 in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related
field
- Positive attitude
- Commitment to excellence and outstanding work
ethic
- Willingness and curiosity to learn new things
- Resourcefulness and creative problem
solving
- Excellent attention to detail
- Works well in teams, and also can manage projects
independently
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
The salary for this role is negotiable depending on
hours worked, education, and years of relevant experience. This role will
also have an opportunity for a performance bonus at the end of each 12 months
of work with EarthEnable.
hours worked, education, and years of relevant experience. This role will
also have an opportunity for a performance bonus at the end of each 12 months
of work with EarthEnable.
To apply, submit a CV, motivation letter, copy
of national ID, and 3 referees to jobs@earthenable.org
with “First & Last Name – Position Title” in the email subject
line. All application materials should be in English, written directly by the
candidate.
of national ID, and 3 referees to jobs@earthenable.org
with “First & Last Name – Position Title” in the email subject
line. All application materials should be in English, written directly by the
candidate.