Managing Director at Nyabihu Potato Company: (Deadline 7 December 2022)
TERMS OF REFERENCE TO HIRE A MANAGING DIRECTOR OF NYABIHU IRISH POTATO COMPANY
INTRODUCTION
Nyabihu Irish Potato Company was established to add value to Irish potatoes grown in Northern and Western Provinces especially Nyabihu, Rubavu, Musanze and Burera with high Irish potato growth. The main intention of setting up this plant was to offer an opportunity for value addition to local Irish potato farmers and an opportunity to investors to invest in Irish potato processing industry and promote job creation, increasing income of farmers, reducing post-harvest losses, and knowledge transfer.
In this regard, Nyabihu Irish Potato Company (NPC) is looking for an experienced Managing Director to control and oversee all business operations, people and ventures. He/she will be the highest ranking Manager in the organization and will be responsible for the overall success of the business.
The goal is to ensure the company is constantly moving towards fulfilling its short-term and long-term objectives and does not diverge from its strategic guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the Board and shareholders
- Provide strategic advice to the Board so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future
- Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
- Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
- Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities
- Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures
- Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
- Read all submitted reports by lower rank managers to reward performance, prevent issues and resolve problems
- Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
- Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
- Act as the secretary to the Board of Directors
- Managing Director will be responsible for the safety of all factory assets
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Economics, Business Administration, Management with 3 years of experience at senior managerial position or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Food Science and Technology with five (5) year of experience at senior managerial position.
- Proven experience in management, developing strategies and business plans
- Proven experience in agro-processing industries (at senior managerial position) especially in Irish Potato processing is an added advantage
- Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
- Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Judgment and Decision making skills
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English, knowing French is an added advantage
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All interested candidates will submit their application documents including motivation letter, CV, academic credentials, copy of ID as well as any experience related certificates to nyabihupotatocompany@gmail.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for submission is 7th December 2022 at 5pm
NPC Chairperson/Board of Directors
Monique UMUGWANEZA
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