Job Title: Senior Business Manager/East African Dairy Development (EADD)
( TechnoServe, Uganda )
Organization Overview: TechnoServe is an international non-profit economic development organization whose mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions that create long-term transformation in people’s lives. For more information, please visit our website www.technoserve.org.
We are looking for high performing individuals to fill the following positions:
Senior Business Manager/East African Dairy Development (EADD)
TechnoServe is looking for a Senior Business Manager for the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) program. EADD aims to move small holder women and men farmers out of poverty by improving their participation in the diary value chain. This initiative is implemented through partnership of five established organizations – TechnoServe, Heifer International, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), African Breeding Services (ABS), World Agro-Forestry Center (ICRAF) – working in targeted districts in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. TechnoServe’s role is to: organize small holder farmers to effectively bulk and market dairy products, ensure steady, cost effective supply of goods and services to farmer groups, and expand dairy markets.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Country Director, The Senior Business Manager’s roles and responsibilities will:
Manage TechnoServe’s components of the EADD initiative in Uganda
Oversee day to day activities of the Senior Business Advisors and Business Advisors
Project and financial management, reporting, mentoring and supervision of the project-staff
Support and provide oversight of the establishment of dairy hubs and chilling plants
Support dairy market and producer organization development
Facilitate business development service provider linkages to farmer organizations
Coordinate project activities with our partners, manage technical inputs and identify strategies for effective execution of the project objectives
Collaborate closely with the EADD Uganda Country Program Manager in implementation of business activities, including timely execution of set goals and delivery on all targets
This is a full-time position based in Kampala with significant travels to the program areas
Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred) in business, commerce, food technology, dairy, science or any related field
Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English
7 + years of progressive experience in private sector development, management consultancy, business plan development and execution, agro-processing operations and marketing in a reputable private sector environment
Expertise in East Africa dairy sector, particularly in market and business development is needed
Demonstrable experience developing complex client business plans
The successful candidate for this position will be one who is passionate about helping the poor; believes in hard work, has strong communication skills and capable of effectively leading a diverse team for collective success.
Experience: 7
How to apply:
If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to the Country Director at: UG-jobs@tns.org; please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references with the position title placed in the subject line of your email and on the application letter. All applications must be received by close of business Friday August 24, 2012. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
