Founding Principal

Company Description YooKatale is a mobile food market that connects buyers, sellers, and advertisers of food products and services across Uganda, Africa. The company serves both households and commercial clients, focusing on making healthy and accessible food available everywhere. Guided by a mission to make food accessible and a vision to connect people and communities to healthy food anywhere, YooKatale emphasizes customer focus, respect, simplicity, authenticity, curiosity, and perseverance. The organization operates as a hybrid company, integrating physical and digital technology solutions to address everyday societal challenges. Its culture is customer-centric, prioritizing customer needs, then employee well-being, and finally stakeholder interests to drive sustainable value and organizational success.Role Description The Founding Principal role at YooKatale is a contract position based in Dubai with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing a combination of on-site work and work from home. The individual in this role will provide strategic leadership, set the operational direction, and help shape the long-term growth of YooKatale’s food marketplace and technology solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing core business functions, guiding product and service development, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and values. The Founding Principal will engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen market presence, build strategic relationships, and ensure high standards of service delivery. This role also involves mentoring team members, refining organizational processes, and supporting the implementation of innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.Qualifications Demonstrated experience in executive or senior leadership roles, preferably in technology, food, retail, or marketplace platforms.Strong strategic planning, business development, and operational management capabilities.Ability to build and lead diverse teams, foster collaboration, and mentor emerging leaders.Proven experience working in hybrid or cross-border environments, with comfort in both physical and digital operations.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Understanding of customer-centric business models and experience implementing customer-first strategies.Familiarity with African markets or emerging markets and an interest in social impact and community-focused initiatives.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are an advantage.High level of adaptability, resilience, and curiosity, with a commitment to YooKatale’s values and long-term vision.