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Job Title:    Branch Manager  

Organisation: Aldelia Uganda

Duty Station: Western Uganda with regional travel, Uganda

About the Company:

Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.

Job Summary:   The Sourcing Operations Manager is a full-time in-country position leading the procurement, certification, production and export operations in Western Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of Bundibugyo field staff – performance, recruitment, professional
• development
• Development and implementation of sourcing strategy for Western Uganda
• Annual planning for sourcing and export activities
• Preparation of staff and requirements on buying and training days
• Coordination of three teams: buying, training and data collection – most importantly being the coordination and performance management of over 50 buyers.
• Ensure organic and traceability compliance
• Analysis of data and target tracking for all teams under management
• General office and staff administrative management
• Communication with central office and Finance department regarding sourcing plans
• Strategic planning and implementation of expansion opportunities
• Hosting & coordinating customer, donor, and investor visitors .
• In addition to these responsibilities, all employees are encouraged to propose programs, strategies or experiments which they feel offer a promising avenue for improvements to the company or livelihoods of the farmers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from reputable university in related field
• Previous experience working and living in Africa or similar context
• Experience in coffee, cocoa, or related agricultural commodity market
• Knowledge of or previous experience in agriculture, sourcing, or agro-processing
• High level of organizational, communication and management skills
• Ability and willingness to learn and problem-solve independently
• Willingness to live and work in rural areas
• Patience & sense of humor

Benefits & Compensation:

• Monthly salary
• Performance based bonuses
• Accommodation allowance
• Communications allowance
• Flexible annual leave schedule including opportunity for off-season remote work
• Coverage of all work-related travel

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 3rd January 2025

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