The Job: Olivado EPZ Ltd and Olivado Fresh EPZ Ltd are looking for a General Manager to help plan and implement the companies’ operational strategies. In conjunction with the CEO and Group Business Manager the GM plans, directs, and oversees the company’s operational strategy.
The GM helps create and then execute long- and short-term strategies and directives by implementing judgement, vision, management, and leadership. We are looking for someone who has driven, enthusiasm and a passion for working and talking with small holder farmers.
This is a varied role that includes the following activities:
Leads operational strategy as developed in conjunction with CEO and Group Business Manager
Overall responsibility for developing and controlling company budgets
Measures effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and finds ways to improve processes
Acts as liaison with Central and County governments and relevant Government agencies
Works with Field Officers to help support the management of farmer relationships
Identifies and manages grants from NGO’s to help foster growth of processing capacity and expansion
Provides mentoring to all employees
Motivates staff to meet or surpass organisational goals
Acts as head of human resources to assist with the recruitment of skilled talent, develops and maintains staff incentives and KPIs
Promotes communication between colleagues and the wider group to improve information flows
To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and qualifications:
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
A proven history of staff management
Computational skills
Strategic planning and business development experience
Financial modelling and analysis and cost accounting experience
Agricultural industry knowledge an advantage
You will need to be a critical thinker who can problem solve and think outside the box
The role is part of the African Management Board of the Olivado Group, and reports to the Group Business Manager.
