Business Development Manager (M/F). – Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd - 2015

Location: Kampala, but with frequent travel up-country (50% of time)

Duration of contract: 3 years, with a try-out period of 6 months

Starting date: 1st September 2015

Main duties and responsibilities
• Coordinate project implementation in four coffee regions in Uganda, incl. development and implementation of work plans;
• Set-up and mentor commercial service provider teams;
• Work with the service provider teams to develop short and long term business plans to ensure their businesses are profitable and viable;
• Develop and coordinate all trainings required for the successful implementation of the project;
• Maintain effective working relationships with KCL staff, local partners and stakeholders;
• Set-up and implement M&E system to capture achievements, milestones & KPIs; and
• Write technical project reports and support financial project reports.

Required qualifications, experiences and competences
• Masters degree in Business management, business development and entrepreneurship or business related subject;
• At least 5 years’ experience in an enterprise/business development role in a company or development organisation;
• Proven ability to develop viable, small business enterprises that deliver (agricultural) services;
• Experience in own business enterprise is an added advantage;
• Solid track record of working with youth;
• Experience with setting-up an M&E system to capture achievements and KPIs;
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail;
• Entrepreneurial and creative spirit and drive and the ability to lead by example;;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders;
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50%) to rural areas; and
• Driver license.