Chief Executive Officer - Plant/Manufacturing Firm

CEO for Cassava Plant Agri Biz Needed in Rwanda

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE :

- Lead the executive team in executing strategic plans and initiatives to drive growth, innovation and long-term success.

- Manage the company's financial health, including budgeting, forecasting to drive financial growth and sustainability.

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and key industry stakeholders.

- Drive sales including exports and maintain a deep knowledge of the company's current and potential export markets

- Make and oversee high-level decisions about policy and strategy.

- Identify and mitigate risks that could impact the company's operations or reputation.

- Serve as the face of the company, representing the business in public forums, conferences, and media appearances. Effectively communicate the company's mission and achievements to various audiences.

- Report to the board of directors and keep them informed.

- Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan.

- Develop the company's culture and create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale

- Take part in recruitment of senior managerial positions when necessary.

- Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.

- Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.

SKILLS & COMPETENCES :

- Master's degree in business administration, Agribusiness or any business relevant field

- At least 7 years of work experience out of which 4 should be in a senior managerial position with profit and loss responsibility.

- Entrepreneurial mindset

- Strong negotiation skills and experience dealing with suppliers, distributors, - customers and other vendors

- Professional certification will be an added advantage

- Experience in sales & marketing

- Experience working with Food processing industry

- Experience overseeing factory operations end-to-end is a strong advantage.

- Understanding of the cassava value chain will be an added advantage.

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Fluency in English. French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage.

- Proven negotiation skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to innovate and create new concepts

- Ability to communicate and cooperate with everyone in the organization

- Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment