Job Summary:
The Deputy Sustainability Manager will work in close collaboration with the Regional Sustainability Manager and will be responsible for a number of certified value chains and special projects. It will be the responsibility of this role to design and implement specific growth strategies for set value and supply chains including high profile projects. This will involve driving the strategic direction for the field teams including setting and monitoring field team goals, efficiencies and targets and ensuring certification standards are met and maintained. This post holder will also be responsible for managing and allocating costs for critical funding projects. In an operating environment that aims to make a difference in the livelihoods of tens of thousands of households, this role will also be responsible for creating and delivering innovative and robust projects, partnering with various organizations, from initial concept through to project sign off and implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· Passion for sustainable agriculture and trade and the great outdoors! Field work and regular travel within Uganda will be a large part of this role.
· Significant work experience at a senior level within the agricultural industry, NGO and/or consultancy sector, ideally with experience of certified / sustainable value chains in East Africa.
· Experience of managing and leading large teams across several sites and in remote areas.
· Proven experience in fund acquisition and project management delivery in a similar capacity and involving sizeable and high profile accounts.
· Strong experience in creating, managing and implementing financial budgets including being accountable for spend and delivery.
· Excellent Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation and public speaking skills.
· Experience that balances both practical field work and office work.
· The ability to work independently, have a critical and analytical mind and results driven
· Experience with access to finance and (digital) M&E systems is an advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their online application letters and updated CVs with three referees to kcl-hr@kyagalanyi.com
NB: Please note that due to the high level of applications only successful candidates will be contacted and only online applications will be accepted.
Deadline: 7th August 2020