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Job Title:    Field Manager   

Organisation: Aldelia Uganda

Duty Station: Bundibugyo, 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 Field Manager position is a full-time in-country role reporting directly to the Branch Manager and overseeing a field team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directly manage all company field staff (Buyers, Field Officers, Senior Field Officers, and inspectors), including schedules, work assignments, and follow-ups
• Supervise and monitor procurement activities
• Training of farmers and training of trainers on agronomy and organic practices
• Management of buyer performance and fresh cocoa quality
• Planning and managing collection days, including pricing, harvest estimates, transport and weight management
• Manage certification activities for 4,000 farmers, including contracting, surveys,
• trainings, inspections, office documentation, and annual audit
• Implementation of Latitude partner programs – agroforestry, financial literacy, digital payments, etc.
• Contribute to strategy around establishment of new collection areas for buying fresh cocoa
• Regularly visit LTC farmers, communities and collection areas
• Proposing community development initiatives that will benefit both the company and its farmers
• Hosting of the company customers, investors, donors and development partners as necessary

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Several years of experience working in field operations, preferably within the agricultural, cocoa, or food production industry.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role, demonstrating leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage conflicts, and make decisive decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges.
• Knowledge of Organic, Fair Trade, and UTZ certification programs
• Previous experience overseeing field activities and trainings
• Willingness to live and work in rural area for extended periods

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

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Deadline: 20th January 2025

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