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Field Manager/Field Officer Job at Latitude Trade Company (LTC) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Field Manager/Field Officer Job at Latitude Trade Company (LTC)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
September 4, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
Latitude Trade Company (Latitude Craft Chocolate) is a vertically integrated social enterprise in Uganda dedicated to improving the lives of thousands of cocoa farmers. In partnership with over 5,000 certified organic smallholder growers, Latitude sources and produces award-winning specialty cocoa and bean to bar chocolate at origin.
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Job Title
Field Manager/Field Officer Job at Latitude Trade Company (LTC)
Job Description
Latitude Trade Company (LTC) is a rapidly growing social enterprise in Uganda sourcing specialty cacao for export and producing bean to bar chocolate at origin. Working with over 5,000 certified organic smallholder farmers, our mission is to sustainably increase incomes and reduce risk for our suppliers while positively impacting the community and environment surrounding our operations. We aim to provide chocolate makers and consumers in East Africa and around the world with the highest quality, transparently sourced and fully traceable Ugandan cocoa products
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and monitor procurement activities
Training of farmers and training of trainers on agronomy and organic practices
Management of buyer performance and fresh cocoa quality
Planning and managing collection days, including pricing, harvest estimates, transport and weight management
Manage certification activities for 4,000 farmers, including contracting, surveys, trainings, inspections, office documentation, and annual audit
Implementation of Latitude partner programs – agroforestry, financial literacy, digital payments, etc.
Contribute to strategy around establishment of new collection areas for buying fresh cocoa
Regularly visit LTC farmers, communities and collection areas
Proposing community development initiatives that will benefit both LTC and its farmers
Hosting of LTC customers, investors, donors and development partners as necessary
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Qualifications and Competencies
Several years of experience working in field operations, preferably within the agricultural, cocoa, or food production industry.
Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role, demonstrating leadership and team management skills for the Field Managers
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address operational
Knowledge of Organic, Fair Trade, and UTZ certification programs
Previous experience overseeing field activities and training
Willingness to live and work in rural area for extended periods
Remuneration & Benefits
Competitive monthly salary
Personal health expense coverage
21 days of annual leave plus public holidays
Coverage of all work-related travel
How to Apply
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