Responsibilities
• Led the Olam Uganda Limited (OUL) team to achieve Strategic goals in line with Ofi COC (Choices of Change)
• Enhance OUL footprint in Certified Coffees with full compliance with relevant documentation
• EUDR compliance and OFIS farmer data; continuous monitoring & reporting
• Ideation of new Sustainability projects partnering with Customers and Donors
• Leading other initiatives like CLMRS, FLMRS & Donor linked projects
• Timely reporting of all Sustainability related activities on SEED/OFIS
Job Description
• Supervise the implementation of existing projects with an eye on progress, impact, cost monitoring, and control
• Implementation of a coffee strategy for Stronger Initiatives in Coordination with the Central Coffee team
• Lead the delivery of targets on various projects, their work plans, KPIs, budgets, and outcome
• Ensure the Sustainability team is well informed, resourced, supported, and coached for efficient delivery of activities
• Ensure work plans, budgets, and reports are completed and delivered to partners in a timely manner
• Build relations with donor agencies and sustainability stakeholders in Uganda.
• Seek co-investment opportunities from external stakeholders to finance the Olam coffee Lense Strategy in Uganda which includes Proposal writing, budgeting, and implementation work
• Support the development of marketing material for internal and external communication
• Participating in appropriate forums and platforms in Uganda, in coordination with the Country team bringing visibility to sustainable work we do.
• Support Supply chain certification for RFA, CP, and others in a time-bound manner
• Support sourcing of sustainable coffee during harvest time, in traceability and compliance.
Skills
• Leadership: to lead a team of 40 to align them to meet OUL objectives
• Excellent Communication skills to interact with external and internal stakeholders
• Innovative Approach: Come up with innovative and implementable ideas to address Supply chain challenges
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Some understanding of Finance and Accounting
Language
• English is a must
Educational and Experience
• Minimum, bachelor’s degree in sustainability management, agriculture, international development, or similar relevant topics
• Experience in working on Agriculture related topic with small holder farmers
• Working on topic related to coffee growing would be an added advantage
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? submit your application now to dharshan.kumar@ev-search.com
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- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
