Recruitment notice: Agri-business specialist with proven experience in the cocoa sector

Job Description

Job title: Agri-business specialist with proven experience in the Cocoa sector

Mission: Development of a cocoa purchasing strategy.

  Identification of the needs of producers and producer networks;

  Participates in the management of the budget;

  Participates in the implementation of proposals for solutions adapted to producers and in the development of a commercial action plan;

  Participates in the creation and management of the network of producers

Participates in the creation of purchasing areas;

Mission: Develop the logistics strategy and manage logistics and storage operations (stock management of products, inventories.

  packaging of cocoa beans, preparation of international orders, follow-up of customer orders, etc.);

  Participates in the evaluation and planning of the request;

  Participates in prospecting and developing the customer portfolio (negotiating and monitoring relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and partners);

  Ensures the traceability of all cocoa purchases and thus of imported goods.

Expertise :

  A solid understanding of the realities of the cocoa sector and production processes;

  Strong skills in commercial negotiation;

Strong leadership skills;

  Proven skills in self-management and team management;

  Ability to make decisions under pressure;

  Have great social and communication skills;

  Solid knowledge in the field of cocoa importation;

  Brief knowledge of maritime freight concepts and customs procedures;

  Good oral communication in French and English.

Holder of a License level training, you have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience acquired in the management of cocoa purchasing and import-export operations.

Employment contract: CDD- Experience required

Remuneration: to be negotiated.

Place of work: Yaoundé and Douala

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV to ybenedick90@gmail.com with the subject “Agribusiness Specialist in Cocoa” 

A CV of no more than three (3) pages, ending with the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees.

The position will remain open until 10/05/2023.