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• Writing proposals
• Presentations to donors
• Project implementation

• The jobholder will also handle enquiries
  from NGOs and other development agencies
• Manage the relationship with
  UTZ/Organic/FFL certifiers, monitor the GIP, inspections and organise
  training
• Represent the company at the Vanilla and
  Cocoa Association meetings
• Lobbying and advocacy with NGO’s and
  Government

• Build and manage the relationship with
  some specialty customers
• Visit customers and handle enquiries from
  new customers

• Oversee a Community Library project
• Work closely with a Primary School for
  underprivileged children
• Tour projects with customers and donors
• Liaise with customers over their CSR
  requirements
• Take on additional CSR
  responsibilities    

• Agree and manage the company’s charity
  budget
• Chair company charity committees
• Review and select new charities
• Communicate with the charities and
  projects and carry out financial and physical audits
• Report to the board of Directors  

• The ideal candidate must hold a Degree preferably
  with a Masters Degree
• Background in CSR or agricultural
  development or certifications (eg: Fairtrade, UTZ, Organic)
• Eagerness to promote the company’s mission
  and subscribe to the firm’s core values
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the
  company’s role in sustainable development
• Ability to build a team and delegate
  responsibilities
• Strong on advocacy, team building and
  communication
• Good at basic accounting, budgeting and
  proficient with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of European or
  American way of thinking and operating – Proficient in French and willing
  to travel to DR Congo

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