General Manager Job Opportunity at Profiles International in Uganda

Job Title: General Manager

Employer: Profiles International

Duty Station: Kyenjojo, Uganda, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27th  Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and disseminate strategies, annual action plans and contingencies basing on the strategic business plans; ensuring that the organisation is steered to achieve the targets defined.
• Actively coordinate, monitor and evaluate the performances and activities of the organisation and departments, making sure that they are in line with the strategic plan and targets defined.
• Intuitively review and recommend changes in policies as required, taking into account the primary interest of the organisation.
• Actively coordinate and oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive set of operational procedures and guidelines as part of quality assurance.
• Coordinate, liaise and provide timely plans and reports to the Board.
• Oversee the day to day operations of the organisation ensuring optimal use of the available resources, through clear leadership, coaching, mentoring and developing strong management team to drive the business of the organisation.
• Ensure the operation of organisation complies with the statutory requirements of Uganda.
• Organize and chair meetings of the Management Team of organisation and participate in other support Board and Board Committee meetings and Annual General Meeting.
• Implement an organisation structure which enables organisation to be the preferred supplier for customers and number one choice for business collaboration with other players.
• Serve as a link between the Board of Directors and Management of the Tea Factory Company and implementation of Board policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in either of the following:  Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Science in Agriculture, Food Science, Marketing, Economics, Logistics and similar or related fields. Possession of a Master’s Degree in the above highlighted fields will be an added advantage.
• At least ten years’ management experience in a commercial or programme management environment.
• Possess a high level of integrity, able to promote team spirit and an organisation culture consistent with the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• Outstanding leadership, analytical and business development skills.
• Excellent track record in managing targets in a demanding environment and experience in leading change management initiatives.
• Public relations, interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work successfully with the public and private sector.
• Ability to translate strategic options into operational activities efficiently and effectively.
• Able to apply sound business and private sector principles to drive the organisational growth while remaining faithful to the organisation’s nature and business.
• Ability to take a long term view and harness available opportunities for both short and long terms benefits.

How to Apply:

All applicants are encouraged to send an application and attach a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, postal address, a daytime telephone contact and names of three referees to the National Director using the address below.

Apply to: The National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala Uganda or send via email to info@profilesinternational.co.ug. Please clearly mark the envelope of your application as “Application for... (the position you are applying for”)