Jobs at:
Brac

Vacancy title:
Agriculture (BSBE- PROGRAM)

Deadline of this Job:
not later than November 25th 20l6

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
BRAC, one of the largest Non- Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance. For more information please visit BRAC's website WWW.brac.net. BRAC Uganda invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill up the available vacant position within its BSBE Program.

AGRICULTURE (BSBE-PROGRAM)
Job Title: General Manager (Position - 0 l)
Location: Kampala

CORE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, develop and expand portfolio of BRAC Uganda Social Business Enterprise (current portfolio includes seed production center and tissue culture lab)
• Plan and implement yearly strategic, operational and people objectives for BSBE, in line with the Organizations goals and mission.
• Defining and delivering on value propositions for new and existing clients, lead strategic planning, quarterly business reviews and client planning.
• Work closely with research organizations for improved seed production.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering engagements that exceed expectations, demonstrating a strong ROI and leveraging thought leadership.
• Generate strategic marketing program ideas, marketing plans and oversee the implementation of marketing initiatives.
• Explore new collaborations with International Research institutes especially those_ that have expertise in the field of research as well as marketing networks across the world.
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of talented marketing professionals, in consultations with management, recruit qualified staffs as well as design and implement the program activities.
• Liaise with all levels of intra manager, related government officials, all stakeholders to ensure al activities are done in an effective and efficient way.
• And any other duties.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration» Marketing, MSc. Marketing, MSc Agriculture/ Agribusiness or related field.
• Working experience of 8 years progressively in seed marketing, seed production and strong knowledge in channel marketing and consulting,
• Excellent organizational skills, strong management experience _ providing guidance to a diverse multicultural team and ability to manage at all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with proven track record of driving sales and building client relationships.

Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit their application letters, Curriculum Vitae not scanned (including bio-data such as: Date of birth, Education qualification, language proficiency work experience and at least 3 referees in Ms. Office Word Document), All Scanned copies of academic / other supporting documents, MUST BE IN ONE PDF FILE. In total, there must only be 2 attachments and send to hrd.uganda@brac . net, not later than November 25th 20l6.

NB. Only Soft Copy Applications will be considered, and Short listed Candidates will be contacted. On the email subject must be the name of the position applied for strictly. Those who applied earlier should not reapply.