Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO RWANADA 25+ years experience 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

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