General Manager

Responsibilities

• i. To recruit, carrier development support and take disciplinary action against subordinate employees in consultation with the Board.
• ii. To coordinate the implementation of the Strategic Plan, Business Plan, action plans and targets of the organization.
• iii. To liaise with Coffee industry regulators, coffee research institutions, local authorities, agricultural input suppliers, NGOs, religious institutions and financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders to support the sustainability and profitability of the coffee value chain.
• iv. To ensure that effective performance management and reporting systems are in place and facilitate efficient communication.
• v. To ensure that all income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports are prepared accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• vi. To implement recommendations made by external auditors, the Board, and the Annual General Meeting, as well as findings and recommendations arising from investigative reports issued by the relevant authorities.
• vii. To ensure that the accounting books and records are properly maintained and made available to auditors in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time –management and the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• a) Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree certificates and transcripts.
• b) Form IV and VI certificates (or their equivalents)
• c) Computer literacy certificate.
• d) Birth Certificate.
• e) National ID.
• v. Testimonials, partial transcripts and result slips will not be accepted.
• vi. Forged certificates or false information will result in disqualification.
• vii. Provide at least two (2) reputable referees with full contact details.

Qualifications

• i. Experience: Proven relevant work experience of at least 2 years in a managerial or related position.
• ii. Education: Master’s/Bachelor Degree in Management, Economics, Agriculture, Business Administration, or Cooperative Management from a recognized institution.

Skills