Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Opportunity
We are looking for a full-time experienced senior executive and business builder to provide strong leadership, strategic direction and operational expertise to drive Wood Mill’s growth and success.

Duties & Responsibilities
As Wood Mill’s CEO, you will be responsible for getting Wood Mill investment ready and securing investment, establishing operations and maturing and growing the business. Your duties will mostly cover strategic leadership, financial management and fundraising, operational excellence, team building and management and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic leadership:
• Support Wood Mill’s Board to set the strategic direction and vision for the company, in alignment with the company's vision, mission and aims.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to drive growth, increase market share and maximise profitability and develop and update Wood Mill’s business plan and annual strategies.
• Identify and capitalise on new market opportunities, emerging trends and potential partnerships or collaborations.

Financial management and fundraising:
• Oversee the financial operations of Wood Mill, including budgeting, financial planning and financial reporting.
• Support secure commercial investment for the timber processing facility, working closely with the appointed Project Developers.
• Oversee the development of financial models, projections and business cases to support commercial and investment negotiations and decisions.

Operational excellence:
• Develop and implement company policies, standards and operational procedures to ensure proper governance and legal and regulatory compliance, increase transparency, accountability, uniformity and stability and optimise productivity, cost management and quality control.
• Ensure the efficient and effective operations across Wood Mill’s supply chain, from working with growers on commercial forest management, to harvest and haulage, processing, marketing and logistics.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Team building and management:
• Build and lead a high-performing team of employees and contractors, fostering a positive, inclusive and productive work culture.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent and expertise, providing guidance, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Promote collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing among team members.

Stakeholder engagement:
• Represent Wood Mill at events and to external stakeholders, including investors, customers, suppliers, regulators, government agencies, industry associations and local communities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships, negotiate partnerships or agreements and address stakeholder concerns or inquiries.
• Promote Wood Mill's commitment to sustainability, responsible forestry practices and social responsibility, including promoting FSC certification within Wood Mill’s grower network.
• You will also be expected to perform day-to-day operational tasks and engage in areas of work traditionally outside the traditional CEO's purview.

The Profile
We are interested in entrepreneurial candidates with 10+ years’ experience, including senior executive and business building experience in the private commercial forestry, agribusiness, manufacturing and/or supply chain management sectors.

Required experience & qualifications
• Proven track record of successfully leading and growing a private-sector business in commercial forestry, agribusiness, timber processing, manufacturing, supply chain management or related industries.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and business strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, financial planning and reporting.
• Excellent operational management skills, with a focus on optimising productivity, cost management and quality control.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and foster a collaboration and knowledge sharing culture. • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including working with commercial investors, customers, suppliers, government agencies and local communities.
• Experience in negotiating commercial partnerships or agreements and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working in the Ugandan private sector.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., forestry, business admin, finance) or equivalent.

Preferred experience & qualifications
• Master's degree in a relevant field or an MBA.
• Demonstrated experience in securing commercial investment and fundraising, including working with transaction advisors, lawyers and potential private investors.
• A strong understanding of corporate law, expertise in governance best practices, familiarity with regulatory frameworks and a track record of successfully navigating compliance issues in relevant industries.
• Familiarity with timber processing operations, commercial forest management and marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of sustainable forestry practices, certification schemes and regulations.
• Understanding of social responsibility initiatives and community engagement in the forestry industry.
• Strong network and connections within Uganda’s private and public sectors.
• Strong network and connections within the forestry and investment communities in Uganda and internationally.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter/email. Be clear, concise and convincing.
Contact us: info@wood-mill.org 


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