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COMPANY PROFILE

DAMAZO SOURCING GROUP

LIMITED

P.O.BOX 2077 KAMPALA,

UGANDA

Tel: +256 756 139968

Email: damazosgltd@gmail.com

Website: www.damazosgltd.com

Location: Plot - Katalima Road, opposite

Police Head quarters, Naguru Kampala,

Uganda

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 COMPANY OVERVIEW

2.0 BACKGROUND/ HISTORY

3.0 KEY FACTS

3.1 LEGAL STATUS

4.0 VISION AND MISSION

4.1 MISSION STATEMENT

4.2 COMPANY OBJECTIVES

5.0 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

5.1.1 TECHNICAL SCOPE

5.1.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

6.0 MANAGEMENT AND HIERARCHY

6.1 MANAGEMENT AND HIERARCHY

6.2.0 STAFFING

6.2.1 KEY EMPLOYEES

7.0 S.W.O.T ANALYSIS

8.1 STRENGTHS

8.2 WEAKNESSES

8.3 THREATS

8.4 OPPORTUNITIES

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

LTD Limited

M.D Managing Director

O.M Operations Manager

B. Admin Business Administrator

R.M Research and Marketing Manager

B.O.D Board of Directors

H.E His Excellency

B.A Bachelor of Arts

BBA Bachelor of Business Administration

B.COM Bachelor of Commerce

NRM National Resistance Movement

BSC Bachelor of Science

BASS Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences

PGDME Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

PPM Project Planning and Management

SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

MBA Masters of Business Administration

P .L Procurement and logistics

Dip. Diploma

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1.0 COMPANY OVERVIEW

DAMAZO SOURCING GROUP limited is a private business company

incorporated in Uganda. Its head offices are in Kampala, Uganda capital city but

with business operations stretching to other countries like Middle East, China,

Europe and U.S.A.

The company incorporated locally aims to acquire and render affordable but

quality and dependable services and commodities for and on behalf of its

customers as a world class procurement and logistics company, bridge the gap

between unemployed youths and available job opportunities both locally and

internationally. Channeling the available skilled and unskilled labour lying idle for

productive and gainful employment by researching and sourcing for available job

opportunities, in addition to offering money lending services and carrying out man

power/technical and vocational training services.

Born out of the inadequacy of standard and dependable procurement and

logistics management practices and institutions within the country and region,

high levels of youth unemployment in the country the management of the

company, who themselves are and have vast experience with procurement and

logistics management and manpower problems strive to help individuals,

companies/institutions and departments servimg as a reliable sourcing partner

for their technical, material financial and manpower needs.

We emphasize the efficient and effective procurement and logistics

management with appropriate manpower skilling for individual and corporate

growth and development.

Damazo sourcing Group limited seeks to effectively bridge the gap between

service providers/producers/supplies and the consumers of the same goods and

services to create arbitrage and employment balance in the national, regional

and international economy in the face of increasing globalization.

The organization is also; saliently poised to be an engine for youth empowerment

and development through promotion of good performance in the general conduct

of the business environment.

2.0 COMPANY BACKGROUND

The background to the inception and subsequent incorporation as DAMAZO

SOURCING GROUPLTD IS traced to its managing director A and founder

Mr.Kananura Daniel and partner Mr. Nkahirwa Pascal who have previously

worked on different business portfolios and ventures in the procurement sector

and training. In effect they sought to bring with them the wealth of experience

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and knowledge acquired previously into this fairly new but blossoming business

concern for the benefit of not only their company but of individuals and corporate

entities locally and internationally.

Through the years as business leaders business researchers, marketers and

trainers, they have worked with people and institutions of all caliber , the largest

percentage of individuals being young adults and youth , making their company

and services vibrant working with and for the youth who have the greatest

potential for efficiency not leaving out the mature experienced professionals to

train and equip for best business performance.

With this well blended mixture of skill, experience and passion for the

undertaking by Mr. Kananura Daniel the managing director, the company takes

off into operations with a threshold of strong financial muscle/share capital base

but also with great management capacity for excellence since it is popularly said

that “each organization is ;nly an extended shadow of its top executive”

3.0 KEY FACTS

COMPANY NAME DAMAZO SOURCING GROUP LTD

ADDRESS P.O. BOX 2077 KAMPALA

UGANDA, EAST AFRICA

Plot Katalima Rd, Nagura, Kampala

HEAD OFFICE TELEPHONE +256 756 139968

EMAIL damazosgltd@gmail.com

WEBSITE www.damazosgltd.com

LEGAL STATUS PRIVATE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

(LIMITED BY SHARES)

REG. NO 80030000450496

COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION

UGANDA

DATE OF INCORPORATION 08th, Nov. 2017

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3.1 LEGAL STATUS

The organization is incorporated in Uganda as DAMAZO SOURCING GROUP

LTD a private limited company (company limited by shares) it is incorporated

with limited liability at Kampala by the registrar of companies as can be seen on

attached copy of certificate.

4.0 VISION AND MISSION

4.1.1 VISION STATEMENT:

Growing and becoming a world class procurement and logistics concern able to meet

the quality demands and standards of its clients locally, regionally and internationally”.

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Mr. Kananura Daniel (Founder and M.D Damazo S.G ltd)

4.1 4.4.2. MISSION STATEMENT :

“To acquire and render affordable but quality and transparent services and

commodities for and on behalf of clients, individuals, companies and institutions within

Uganda, the East African region and beyond”

4.2 The main objectives of the company include the following;-

4.2.1. To commence, establish and carry on the business of procurement of goods,

services and works for and on behalf of clients, award contracts and as well monitor the

progress of contracts awarded to meet with the clients` needs.

4.2.2. To carry on the business of importation, exportation, wholesale, retail and

distributors of all types of merchandise, material, commodities and other goods of

whatever description.

4.2.3. To carry on the business of buying, selling, processing, blending, bulking,

packing, ware-housing and otherwise dealing, whether as principle or as agents in

maize, coffee and other agricultural produce in all their respective classes, grain milling

in particular and all kind of merchandise, produce, commodities in general.

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5.2.4. To organize, maintain and operate for hire transport service in all parts of the

world for the purpose of transporting passengers, luggage, merchandise, mails, freight

automobiles, motor buses, motor trucks, air planes and other vehicles of all kinds.

4.2.5. To carry on the business of general Clearing and forwarding agents, ware-

housemen and carries.

5.2.6. To carry on all or any of the business of whole sale and retail dealers of and in

motor cars, motor cycles and accessories thereof, petrol and petroleum products, tyres,

tubes and other rubber goods, ivory (whether manufactured or unmanufactured) and

any other business which may be carried on in connection therewith.

4.2.7. To lend money or to provide credit of financial accommodation to any person or

company in any case in which such grant or provision is considered likely directly or

indirectly to further any objects of the company or the interest of its members.

5.0 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

The company has a wide ranging scope of operations in terms of

activities/expertise and the geographical space.

5.1.1 In technical terms, the scope of the company offers, among others, the

following services as a business organization:-

i. Importing and exporting machinery, technical equipment/facilities,

commodities and technologies for and on behalf of customers /clients,

motorcycles, cars, bicycles, computers, furniture and construction equipment

etc.

ii. . Bidding for tenders and acquiring/signing contracts with companies and

government departments for the provision and supply of credible technical

and material commodities and services such as construction works, roads,

buildings, plants machinery, consultancy/labour serives etc

iii. Carrying out research into the employment market and doing other forms of

business and market research to help the company and other users provide

reliable information and connections to their clients and business partners,

setting up technical and vocational centres for manpower training

iv. Creating, maintaining and disseminating on up to date data base, on

employment, properties and other opportunities for the company’s clients and

partners.

v. To carry out money lending services/credit and financial accommodation for

persons and institutions in terms of short term and medium term loans/support/

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vi. Recruitment and placement of people into job opportunities available locally and

internationally. The job opportunities available through the company include but

not limited to the following:-

- Supermarket attendants

- Banking sales executives

- Electricians / technicians

- Private security guards

- Plumbers

- House helps and porters

- Cashiers

- Drivers (male and female)

- Property management clerk

- Builders/ mansons

- Cashiers/ accountants

5.1.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

The company depends largely on contacts, partners and business connections

sourced out locally, regionally and internationally.

In order to fulfill its envisaged vision and mission through the stated objectives,

the company works with individuals, employers, companies, businesses and

institutions having needs and requiring the company s procurement and

logistical services in various areas, and other opportunities such individuals,

families, companies and institutions are located in Uganda, the East African

region, middle east and for east area may need or source out.

So the company’s scope or area of operation covers and not limited to the

following countries:-

- Uganda

- Rwanda

- South Africa

- United Arab Emirates

- Bahrain

- Jordan

- Oman

- Abu Dhabi

- Qatar

- Saudi Arabia

- Japan

- Far East Asian countries

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- U.K

- U.S.A.

- China

6.0 MANAGEMENT & STAFFING

6.1 MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY

The management structure of the company comprises the Board of directors,

managing director, operations manager, business Administrator, research and

marketing manager other staff and international business partners.

The company has department as listed above each of them with specific duties

and responsibilities under the direct supervision and oversight of the managing

director on behalf of the board of directors the manager hierarchy is illustrated as

below:-

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RESEARCH MARKETING

MANAGER

OPERATIONS MANAGER

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

(ACCOUNTANTS)

BUSINESS PARTNERS &

ASSOCIATES

MIDDLE & LOWER

LEVEL STAFF

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6.1.1 The board of directors is a policy and for decision making body of the company.

Its powers (executive) are vested in the managing director of d DAMAZO LTD.

6.1.2 The managing director is the chief executive officer of the company, one of the

members of the board of directors serving as its secretary Day to day operation

of the company are under the supervision and direction of the M.D. He has the

power to hire and fire staff. Middle and lower level staff.

6.1.3 The operations manager will assist the M.D in creating and maintaining business

partnerships and links (connection) both locally and internationally. All activities

and operations of the company re headed by the O.M in collaboration with

Business administration and research and marketing manager.

6.1.4 The Business Administrator will serve as the accounting / finance officer of the

company directed by the M.D to keep financial records and advice the M.D

accordingly on key financial decision and matters.

6.1.5 Research and marketing manager does research on business and other

opportunities available locally and internationally to create and maintain an up to

date base. He/she will als; serve as the procurement officer and logistics

manager of the company, sourcing out contracts, clients and preparing bidding

documents for submission to potential clients/customers.

Information on jobs and other business opportunities he/she will be in charge of

trainings and orientations for recruits in collaboration with the O.M under the

direction of the M.D

6.2 STAFFING

Although the company links both skilled and unskilled persons to job

opportunities, its own staffing policy emphasizes employment of highly skilled,

professional and experienced persons in its technical operations. At both high

and middle level staffing, the company employs competent professionals such as

managers, marketers, researchers, trainers, customer relations experts,

accountants and administrators.

The understanding of the company is such that to be able to source out, find for

and connect people of all caliber to all kinds of job opportunities there is need for

a highly skilled and well motivated staff to navigate through the greatest

challenge of our generation high unemployment.

In respect to the above, the company still has a small but critical key employment

base as seen in its management hierarchy as now categorically outlined as

below;-

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7.3 KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY

Name Biographies

i. Managing Director

Kananura Daniel

Holder MBA, BBA

Worked as National Youth

Pressure Group leader and also

former operations manager with

Job connect Ltd

ii. Operations Manager

Mr. Nkahirwa Pascal

Holder BA, PGDME

Formerly worked as Marketing

officer with United Bank Of Africa

(UBA)

also national youth mobiliser

iii. Business Admin.

(Accountant)

Kiiza Shakira Winnie (Ms.)

Holder BBA

Also formerly worked as

Marketing Executive and cashier

with Insight Management

Consultancy Ltd

iv. Research And Procurements

Manager

Adakun Andrew Noel (Mister)

BSc. (Marketing), Dip. P & L

Formerly worked as Marketing

Manager with Jobs Connect Ltd

And also a former youth mobiliser

and trainer with National Youth

Pressure Group

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v. Relations manager

Kaitesi Ann (Ms.)

Holder BAS

Formerly worked as Hospitality

Manager with Samaleon Hotels

Ltd Kampala

vi. Marketing Executive

Alinda Meble (Ms.)

Holder BBA

vii. Research Assistant

(Marketing)

Jude Mukyewa (Mr.)

Holder BA (Economics)

Formerly research assistant with

National Council for Science and

Technology

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7.0 S.W.O.T ANALYSIS

7.1 STRENGTHS;-

A competent, professional and experienced staff

Ability and capacity to mobilize, train and place man power especially

youths, working with training institutions, technical and vocational

Strong business partnerships both locally and internationally

Older entity by inception and background existence

Wide networks by the managing director based on his background as a

leader of youth pressure group within the ruling party

7.2 WEAKNESSES

Youth entity by registration or incorporation

7.3 THREATS

Competition from other local and international companies offering the

same products and services

Some unfavorable legislations and policies from the government eg. The

recent temporary ban on companies taking workers to Middle East

countries

High costs involved in paying for air tickets and visa expenses for people

being taken outside the country for jobs

Potential accidents, mistreatment and abuse by employers, especially for

people connected to work abroad.

7.4 OPPORTUNITIES

Good will from the government and other civic organs due to years of

working together in political activities and mobilizations

Contacts and connections with similar companies abroad

Access to employment statistics and available job information from the

government and international sources.

Availability of a large number of youth seeking jobs which means ability to

satisfy any call or demand for employers abroad.

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