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• Provide leadership and guidance to the
  Authority in the development of coffee policies and strategy formulation including
  critical review of her vision, mission, business objectives and values.
• Ensure that all Directorates / Departments
  business plans and activities are well aligned in order to achieve the
  organizational mission and objectives.

• Initiate and coordinate the development of
  relevant initiatives, programs and projects to support the implementation
  of coffee policies and corporate strategy.
• The incumbent will guide management on the
  optimal resource mobilization strategies to supplement the Authority’s
  resource base for the implementation of key initiatives, programs and
  projects.
• Identify and engage with development
  partners for key coffee initiatives, programs and projects for a
  well-coordinated, vibrant and sustainable coffee sub-sector.

• Provide leadership and technical support
  for enterprise development along the coffee value chain through directing
  and managing Authority’s business development activities.
• Develop and lead the Authority’s business
  development team in sourcing, managing and implementing new business
  opportunities.
• Provide leadership and technical support
  to other coffee value chain actors in scouting, development, managing and
  implementing new business opportunities.

• Provide leadership and guidance in the
  monitoring of global and local trends of the coffee market.
• Review coffee industry reports and ensure
  real-time dissemination to Management and industry stakeholders.

• Develop the performance monitoring and
  evaluation framework of coffee initiatives, programs and projects to
  ensure consistency and harmony with the National Coffee Policy and
  Strategy.
• Oversee policy research on existing and
  new programs, and make recommendations to Management on policy changes,
  new market opportunities, joint ventures, and projects.
• Provide oversight in monitoring the
  performance of the coffee sub sector and evaluate its contribution to the
  economy.

• Formulate strategic linkages with coffee
  sub-sector stakeholders in order to promote coffee development and
  regulation programs, as well as enhance effectiveness in program
  coordination and implementation.
• Initiate MOUs with public and private institutions
  where appropriate.
• Send regular feedback on the status of the
  partnerships and networks.

• Provide leadership and guidance for unison
  understanding of the Directorates’ objectives and goals.
• Manage the performance of Directorate
  staff and provide continuous guidance to help them meet their expected
  performance targets.
• Coach and develop the Directorate’s Team,
  through setting of objectives, training and personal development, and
  succession plans.

• Supervise the preparation and
  implementation of the Directorate’s business plan, annual work plans and
  budgets; and monitor their implementation;
• Develop the Directorate’s procurement
  plans, and monitor their implementation in line with established procurement
  guidelines;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of
  strategy and business development processes as per organizational
  objectives;
• Evaluate the Risk Management strategies
  for the Directorate to confirm compliance with the Authority’s Risk
  Management Framework;
• Guide and oversee the governance process
  in the various Directorates, departments, sections and business units.

• Prepare the Directorate’s reports and
  submit them to Management Team for approval in line with established
  reporting procedures;
• Prepare and disseminate the Annual Report
  in accordance with statutory requirements and disseminate information to
  stakeholders regarding achievements/milestones in the implementation of
  the Coffee Policy and the National Coffee Strategy;
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned by the Management Team from time to time.

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree
  in any one of the following fields: Economics, Economic Policy and
  Planning, Economic Policy Management, or Business Administration, Coffee
  Economics, Quantitative Economics, Development Evaluation or Public
  Policy.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in any one of
  the following fields: Economics, Business Statistics, Business
  Administration, Commerce, Coffee Economics or Social Sciences.
• Possession of a Post graduate
  qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project Planning will be an
  added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant
  experience in a reputable organization, seven (7) years of which should have
  been at a senior level in policy and strategy formulation and analysis,
  research, project conceptualization and management.
• Ability to lead the formulation and
  development of strategies, plans and programs,
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic
  linkages, partnerships and networks with Government Agencies, Coffee
  Associations, private sector actors, and Development Partners,
• Ability to constantly scan the coffee sub
  sector in order to identify opportunities or address emerging situations
  for the benefit of stakeholders,
• Business intelligence and analytical
  skills;
• Excellent communication and report
  writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the
  ability to work in a team setting;
• Project management and implementation
  skills.

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