Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO UGANDA SOROTI FRUITS LIMITED (SOFTE) is a fruit processing plant which adds value to locally available Mangoes, Oranges, Lemons and is a subsidiary of Uganda Development Corporation (UDC). The company produces Ready to Drink Fruit Juices (Teju) and isa leading producer of Mango Pulp and Orange Concentrates from Ugandan grown fruits. JOB TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORTS TO: Board of Directors DUTY STATION: Soroti Job Summary Responsible for overseeing all the administrative, operational, commercial and technical functions of the factory to enable the company to achieve its vision, mission and achievement of objectives as outlined in the Strategic Plan. The position is responsible for managing the day to day operation of the factory. Main Duties Ensure the maximization of stakeholder values and the long-term success of SOFTE. Staff Management, Motivation and Development, providing them with leadership and motivation to fulfill the mission of SOFTE. Promote and sustain business ethical standards and accountability Provide business and financial leadership and ensure mobilization, optimal utilization and accountability of resources to foster business prosperity of SOFTE. Authorize commitment of corporate resources including contracts, transactions and SOFTE’s strategies, corporate plans and objectives. Compliance Leadership, ensuring that all operations and activities of SOFTE are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, good corporate governance principles and practices and any other policies and practices approved by the Board. Ensure coordination within the various departments constituting the company to foster synergy and hence business success. Ex-officio member of the Non-executive Board of Directors. Ensure that policy decisions made by the Board of Directors are implemented at all levels of the company. Establish structures and develop systems which facilitate the implementation of policy decisions made by the Board of Directors. Establish minimum standards of performance to ensure that implementation of business policy decisions of the Board of Directors at an optimal level at any given time. Through the Board Committee for Staff and Management, recruit competent staff for the efficient business operations of the company in accordance with the business strategies and objectives of the company as set out by the Board of Directors. Establish and implement an efficient and effective human resource management system including provision for both in-service and external staff development opportunities to ensure that staff are motivated at all times and thus make their own dutiful contribution towards the realization of the company’s business objectives through optimal performance. Provide leadership, drive the vision and strategies at operational and staff level. Institute management controls, and critical success factors; Responsible for developing resource mobilization strategies and programmes for approval by the Board and in liaison with Shareholders for purposes of fostering the business prosperity of the company. Perform any other duties within the scope of the position, which from time to time may be delegated by the Board of Directors. Qualifications, Skills and Experience A minimum of a Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Economics, Food technology, Finance, Industrial Chemistry, Engineering or related course Accreditation to the relevant professional bodies A post graduate management qualification is essential for non-business graduates Over 10 years management experience in a commercial or factory setting High level of integrity, ability to promote team spirit and organization culture consistent with the factory’s vision, mission and values. Outstanding leadership, analytical and business development skills Track record in managing targets in demanding environment and experience in leading change management initiatives Public relations, interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work successfully with public and private sector. Ability to apply sound business and public, private sector principles to drive organizational growth while remaining faithful to organizational culture and business Ability to translate strategic options into operational activities efficiently and effectively Ability to take long term view and harness available opportunities for both short term and long-term benefits

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