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The Joseph Initiative Limited is a Ugandan agricultural commodity trading and processing company that integrates small scale production with regional buyers of whole grain and pulse by managing a fully capitalized and integrated supply chain for dried agricultural commodities.Simultaneously, the JI creates commercially-viable access points to agricultural and financial services that catalyze productive growth for more than 5,000 maize producers in Western Uganda. With capabilities in farm gate origination and sourcing, processing, and marketing, the JI currently supplies primarily East African Grade I and II maize to meet high-value regional demand. The Operations Manager ensures successful execution of overall operations across the Joseph Initiative (JI) Masindi District footprint. Responsibilities include plant management, raw material procurement, warehouse management, quality control and supply chain planning. He or she will have a diverse team of around 25 full-time employees and more than 100 casual laborers. Growth potential is significant as the Joseph Initiative scales throughout Uganda and East Africa.· Manage overall operations of the JI Masindi District· Ensure efficient procurement of 30,000 MT per year of high quality maize sourced via rural aggregation infrastructure network and trader purchases· Oversee inbound and outbound logistics to/from the JI warehouse and processing centers· Manage processing and storage of raw grain and secondary products· Manage staff of village procurement officers, extension workers, warehouse workers, and casual laborers of more than 100 people· Ensure financial transparency—prevent fraud and theft—and financial fluidity—timely payment of suppliers and contractors· Develop solutions for problems across the JI network including theft, weather challenges, infrastructure malfunction, or other incidental challenges· Work with Senior Management to plan future operations strategy, Masindi District expansion, and other planning responsibilities· Manage relationships with key local stakeholders, supporters, and competitors· Exceptional management capabilities with proven capacity to oversee and motivate diverse teams (expect 3 years of experience)· Ability to foresee and solve complex problems· Extraordinary attention to detail and strong process-oriented thinking skills· Exceptional work ethic, proactive attitude, and energy· Rugged flexibility required to operate rural supply chain· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks of any scale in a high-pressure environment· Familiarity with financial planning and management reporting· Experience with logistics and production planning concepts· Broad range of computer skills—database, statistics applications, and logistics software packages· Strong verbal and written communication skills· Agricultural experience a significant plus· East African and African experience a significant plus· Bachelor’s Degree in economics, engineering, math, finance, business, or other related fields encouragedIn your application please specify that you found out about this opportunity on DevelopmentAid.org.Applications and updated CV should be submitted to: info@josephinitiativeltd.com
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