JOB DESCRIPTION – IKIREZI NATURAL PRODUCTS
TITLE : Site
manager
manager
REPORTS TO :
Operations Manager initially then Managing Director
Operations Manager initially then Managing Director
LOCATION :
KIREHE, RUSIZI & RUHANGO
KIREHE, RUSIZI & RUHANGO
STATUS :
Ongoing
Ongoing
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
IKIREZI Natural Products is an Agri-business
company with experience of about 10 years in Essential Oils sector, it promotes
the production, processing, and marketing of high quality essential oils and
other natural plants products to help generate wealth for small farmers in
order to transform their lives both economically, socially and spiritually.
company with experience of about 10 years in Essential Oils sector, it promotes
the production, processing, and marketing of high quality essential oils and
other natural plants products to help generate wealth for small farmers in
order to transform their lives both economically, socially and spiritually.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
- To support IKIREZI Natural Products in
fulfilling its mission and vision through involvement in planning and
implementation of activities related to production, processing and
relationships with farmers’ cooperatives. - To support the Managing Director in his
efforts to move IKIREZI to a long-term sustainable business model through
effective and hands-on management. - To participate in creating and maintaining a
positive relational culture within IKIREZI where every person is accepted
and valued.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead implementation of land preparation both
new and from fallow, management of plantlets and crops production, harvest
and post harvest activities. - Monitor effectively and efficiently the
maintenance of land in production as well as seeking for the opportunities
to expand the site he is managing. - Explore the opportunities available in the
area to ensure maximum production and efficient use and/or acquiring of
inputs. - Participate actively in short and longer-term
production forecasting. - Put into place effective control systems to
measure the conformity to standards and/or agreed levels of input/output - Ensure plantlets, biomass and oil production
targets are met - Assist in production & processing staff
recruitments, orientation and training of new staff. - Manage key relationships with farmers’
cooperatives and local government authorities - Supervise extension agents, distillation
technicians, and coordinate with Managing Director and Director of
Operations to ensure efficient operations. - Cooperate with other site managers to exchange
experiences. - Manage distillation plant use and its
maintenance as well as other assets at the site. - Identify the needs at the site especially
inputs and equipments, make the timely request and report their use with
financial documents in attachment. - Perform other duties and specific projects as
assigned by the superiors.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal : Managing Director, Operations Manager, Director of Finance
& Administration, Secretary Cashier, Extension Agents, Distillation
Technicians, and other IKIREZI staff. - External : Cooperatives of farmers, partners, donors, investors,
lenders, auditors, government regulators, plant maintenance team, organic
certification bodies and buyers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in Agriculture engineering
or related field. - Minimum three years in production/processing
management. Production supervisory experience in agri-business preferred.
Demonstrated research skills a plus. - Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Mastery of oral and written official languages
used in Rwanda. - At least have attended 3 workshops and/or
trainings on Essential Oils production or use. - Ability to rapidly develop a deep
understanding of Essential Oils concepts and protocols.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :
- Strong quantitative, analytical and report
writing skills. - Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up of
their fulfillment. - Demonstrated management and leadership
abilities. - Self-directing initiative, excellent
organizational ability, with attention to details. - Strong relationship building, negotiation and
diplomatic inter-personal skills. - Flexibility to effectively manage a variety of
tasks in an entrepreneurial environment. - Flexible to work and/or live in rural area
without complications.
How To Apply
All interested candidates should submit their
letters written to the Managing Director of IKIREZI Natural Products and
updated C.Vs you can send your applications at info@ikirezi.com or bring hard copies at our
office located in Kisment on KG 175 Street, second street behind Civitas hotel.
our office is the second house after the green Bralirwa drink warehouse on that
road. a white IKIREZI signboard is on our red gate.
letters written to the Managing Director of IKIREZI Natural Products and
updated C.Vs you can send your applications at info@ikirezi.com or bring hard copies at our
office located in Kisment on KG 175 Street, second street behind Civitas hotel.
our office is the second house after the green Bralirwa drink warehouse on that
road. a white IKIREZI signboard is on our red gate.
Application deadline : 17th January 2014 17:00.
