Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Biofresh Exporters Limited is a horticultural production and exporting company based in Kigali, Rwanda. Biofresh Exporters Limited prides itself in quality, reliability and excellency, positioning as export market supplier of choice for fresh fruits and vegetables in the horticultural export sector in Rwanda. We over premium quality products and services to our customers for mutually beneficial business satisfaction and growth. This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda with overall responsibility of technical functions in line with growth plans and targets. Job purpose: The purpose of the position is to provide technical management and coordination related to produce sourcing, delivery and quality control along the value chain. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement produce sourcing plan from farmer, farmer groups (farmer cooperatives, associations), and / or suppliers and own production. Specifically, he / she will;
• Develop a sourcing plan based on company targets and in consultation with management;
• Based on the sourcing plan, he / she will Initiate and develop good partnership with the producers to enhance and ensure quality and sustainable production and supply through proactive and regular consultation;
• Develop and agree on supply schedule with producers
• Provide technical support to producers to ensure quality supply based on supply schedule
• Ensure compliance on agreements with producers, both producer and company obligations;
• Undertake annual work plan planning related to technical aspects and ensure agreed on targets are realized on time. The manager will work closely with the line manager and provide support to team to ensure emerging issues are addressed on time;
• Ensure compliance with quality stands and set out in the quality management manual;
• Coordinate logistics and operations related to sourcing of produce in line with market requirements, projections and commitments to ensure timely packing (processing) and timely delivery, mitigating on potential losses (associated with penalties, market and / or wastage).
• Coordinate and ensure smooth operations related to pack house processing in close coordination with the quality control teams;
• Provide quality assurance from farm to pack house and processing and supervision;
• Represent company in meeting with farmers and other stakeholders and ensure timely feedback and upscaling as appropriate;
• Maintain a proactive communication and feedback with all partners as appropriate for smooth company operations
• Act as liaison focal point with relevant local and regulatory government authorities on technical matters
• Provide support and performance management to supervised team members based on company policies and guidelines
• Undertake any other assignment related to company as may be assigned from time to time;

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Degree in relevant technical field including agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, crop science or a relevant academic qualification;
• Diploma holders with additional 2 years of experience in lieu of degree
• At least 3 years’ previous relevant experience in agricultural field support and / or operations is required,
• Good stakeholder management including experience working with farmers, farmer groups and regulatory authorities is an asset;
• Experience in horticultural export sectors (especially Avocado and passion fruits production, supply) is a distinct advantage
• Computer skills with advanced Microsoft Office skills is required
• Strong and relevant technical experience on the subject matter
• Good planning and communications skills
• Integrity, highly reliable, dependable and trustworthy personality,
• Client oriented, demonstrating proactive communication
• Team player and strong interpersonal management skills
• Performance management
• Performance management and appraisal

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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