CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – AGRO-MARKETING AND TRADE AGENCY 82 views

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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer, Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA)

Location: [Windhoek, Namibia]
Overview: The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the agribusiness or closely related industries, capable of driving strategic initiatives, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to achieve AMTA’s mission and goals.
• Provide visionary leadership to drive the organization’s growth and profitability.
• Identify and capitalize on market trends, emerging technologies, and business opportunities.

2. Operational Excellence:
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Streamline processes to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the organization’s performance.

3. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Represent AMTA in industry forums, conferences, and other relevant events.
• Collaborate with government bodies to advocate for policies that support the growth of the agro-marketing and trading sector.

4. Financial Management:
• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
• Implement financial controls and risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s financial health.
• Identify new revenue streams and investment opportunities.

5. Team Leadership:
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Business Management. Commerce, or a related field; MBA degree preferred.
• Proven experience (at least 10 years) in a leadership role at executive management level within the agri-business or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, market dynamics, and supply chain management.
• Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets of a similar scale.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Visionary thinking with a commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.

Key Performance Areas
1. Revenue Growth: Achieve and sustain year-on-year revenue growth.
2. Operational Efficiency: Improve operational efficiency.
3. Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintain healthy stakeholder relationships.
4. Financial Health: Meet or exceed financial targets outlined in the annual budget.
5. Market Penetration: Grow and maintain market share as determined in the integrated Strategic Business Plan.
6. Employee Engagement: Maintain a high level of employee engagement, as measured by internal surveys.
7. Innovation: Develop and manage an innovation pipeline to enhance AMTA’s competitive position.

Application Process:
AMTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
For application to be valid, a submission must be made within the stated deadline and should comprise of the following:
• A cover letter, providing a detailed motivation for the position, signed by the applicant.
• An updated detailed curriculum vitae, including at least two professional references.
• Certified copies of the academic qualifications attained. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibian Qualification Authority (NQA) and proof of evaluation of qualification should be attached.
• Certified copies of Identity Documents and all other supporting documents.
NB: Integrity – All applicants must submit a valid Certificate of Conduct from the Namibian Police, not older than six (6) months.
Namibian citizens shall enjoy preference.