JOB AT Spices Rwanda Ltd : Agri-Business Manager : ( Deadline : 01 May 2019 )
Agri-Business Manager
Spices Rwanda Ltd is a Dutch-funded company who started its operations in Rwanda in 2017 with the production and export of bird eye chillies (BEC) to Europe. Several smallholder cooperatives and NGO’s work in cooperation with the company to ensure a high-quality product. Farmers are trained in cultivating BEC’s while the company ensures a stable market access. The company therefor works close to several business partners oversees.
We look for a hands-on agri-business manager to be part of the core team of this company.
The agri-business manager will work with a colleague, and the two are the centre of the company. He/she will be monitoring the production and logistics of the company. He/she will be active in the selection and coaching of farmers cooperatives and to equip them with knowledge on how to cultivate BEC’s as well post-harvest handling. He/she will monitor the production and ensure proper forecasts to the clients in Europe for premium grade BEC. Next, to that, He/she will be very hands-on in buying the produce from the farmers and preparing the shipments to Europe. He/she will also be involved in maintaining good working relations with several governmental bodies.
Responsibilities
Select, coach and monitor smallholder farmer/s (cooperatives) in the production, and post-harvest handling of Birds Eye chillies;
Pro-active resolve challenges at farm level to ensure proper and stable production;
Organize logistics from farm up the store and the export of the produce to Europe;
Pro-active look for local sales and market relations for second and third grades.
Maintain good working relations with several governmental bodies and other stakeholders;
Pro-active work with the Dutch team to align production with sales;
Bi-weekly updates to investors of the progress/operations of the firm.
Requirements
University degree in agronomics and agri-business;
Five years of related experience in production monitoring & working with cooperatives
Proven capability of coaching and monitoring smallholder farmer organizations.
Knowledge of laws and regulations of the government of Rwanda
Excellent knowledge and experience in MS Office packages
Proactive enthusiastic attitude, capable of working independently, result driven.
Excellent Communication, Organizational, and Interpersonal Skills;
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Analytical and problem-solving skills;
Time management skills;
Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English;
How to apply:
We invite you to send your CV to [email protected] before 1st of May 2019.
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