Overview
Our client is looking for an exceptional General Manager who will excel in both strategic & operational areas of a large agribusiness within Tanzania, East Africa. In order to succeed, this candidate should feel comfortable with complete autonomy for a wide range of responsibilities and personnel management.
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Responsibilities

• Full P&L & Financial responsibility for large Agribusiness in Tanzania
• Manage existing hectares and develop further hectares for development
• Determine Corporate strategic direction and identify long term business growth opportunities
• Analyse impact of economic, social & political forces on industry to create insight for critical decision making
• Review Corporate & governance policies, systems & procedures suitable for agribusiness environment
• Build Community relations and maintain sound climate between company & community.

Experience

• Proven Track record of turning around agribusiness within East Africa
• Ability to Develop strong relations internally & externally
• 10 years+ of relevant business experience within leadership functions in East African agricultural sector
• Ability to lead & develop employees with a high level of cultural sensitivity
• Excellent Communication & Listening Skills
• Entrepreneurial Style – practical and decisive.
• Ability to manage large organisation in complex environment
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili an advantage