Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania,Head of Operations Jobs in Tanzania

Closing date: 30 Jun 2016

JOB
OPPORTUNITY

Be a central part of
Tanzania’s agricultural transformation – the SAGCOT Center Ltd. are looking for
top-tier talent to join our team at the forefront of public and private sector
development of Tanzania. Candidates must have an excellent management and
leadership skills, strong analytical abilities and communication skills, an
excellent academic record, and a passion for development. Those with at least
10 years of progressive experience up to
senior management and executive level
are strongly encouraged to apply at: info@favoritegroup.net

Launched in Dar es
Salaam at the World Economic in 2011, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor
of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is an international public private partnership that aims
to transform agricultural in Tanzania’s Southern Corridor. Partners include
local and international companies, farmers, development partners, Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) and the Tanzanian Government. By 2030, the partnership
aims to attract USD 3.2 billion of investments, transforming 350,000 hectares
of arable land into profitable production and lifting 10,000 small scale
farmers into commercial farming.

SAGCOT Centre Ltd
functions as the operational hub, promoting investments in inclusive,
sustainable commercial value chains. The SAGCOT Centre Ltd is also a neutral
broker and catalyst that links different agriculture stakeholders in order to
help achieve major economic growth in Tanzania.

SAGCOT Centre Ltd is
currently seeking to fill the role of Head
of Operations; a dynamic and motivated senior professional,
with the people and resource management skills to play a central role in
driving the success of the organization. Full details below:

Full
Time Position: Head of Operations

Job Purpose

· Direct and
coordinate the internal operational activities of the organization. Do so in
accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief
Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.

· Lead and develop
the operations team, including the M&E Specialist and Operations Manager.

· Assist the CEO in
the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations,
personnel and growth of the core business functions.

· Oversee change
management for the Centre. Ensuring organizational effectiveness throughout the
Centre’s expansion and implementation of structural changes necessary for the
strategic growth of the organization.

· Oversee all
financial management of the Center and ensure maximum value in the use of
resources.

Eligible
candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:

· An excellent
academic record including a relevant Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Public Policy, International Development, or other
relevant area from an accredited university

· Substantial
management experience at a senior level.

· Ability to quickly
obtain a sound grasp of the agribusiness industry and to draw on specialist
knowledge of the industry to gain the trust and confidence of industry
stakeholders.

· Strong analytical
skills with the ability to interpret complex and conflicting information,
including the ability to independently identify information or analysis gaps
and to undertake targeted research or evidence gathering to fill these gaps.
Ability to deliver strategic insights based on this strong analysis.

· Sophisticated oral
and written communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
Able to build a strong rapport, establish relationships quickly, and work
effectively with other individuals and organizations.

· Ability to lead
others and work independently with professionalism and integrity to ensure
tasks are completed and the needs of the organization are met.

· Sound judgment of
when to raise issues to the CEO and Board of Directors and take necessary
direction

· A genuine
team-player with strong skills in listening, negotiating and influencing.

· High professional
and ethical integrity.

· Demonstrated
fluency in English, (speaking and written skills).

Preferred
Experience

· Possession of at
least twelve (12) years related work experience in demonstrating strategic
thinking and strong management skills, inclusive of experience within the
private sector.

· Operations Management:
Experience in successfully managing complex publicly-funded and/or privately
funded programs or organizations. Specific experience managing an organisation
(preferably a private sector organisation)

· Human Resource Management:
Experience in providing strategic and operational support to implementation of
policies, plans and activities relating to Human Resources Management

· Knowledge Management:
Experience in maintaining knowledge repositories and developing specific
mechanisms to ensure effective information and knowledge exchange

· Proven experience
of producing and presenting written and oral material in a concise, insightful
and structured manner for a variety of audiences, including presenting evidence
to influence decision-makers within public and private sectors

How to apply:

How
to Apply

Qualified candidates
are welcome to apply before the deadline on June 30th 2016.
Opportunities are open for both nationals and international qualified
candidates. Complete job descriptions of these positions can be viewed in the
SAGCOT Centre Ltd. website www.sagcot.com

Please attach a
cover letter clearly stating which job you are applying for and a copy of your
Curriculum Vitae and send it to only one of the addresses below. Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.