General Manager - Expatriate

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by an international Food Production Company to recruit an expatriate General Manager for its operations in Mozambique. 

Responsibilities

• To develop and propose to the Board of Director of Group the short and medium term strategy; to set up correspondent goals and progress plan; to ensure implementation providing solutions to issues
• To evaluate and improve the operation and financial performances; to research and identify opportunities; to oversee budget preparation and to maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• To set-up and develop policies and processes; to ensure compliance with Group policies and to ensure fulfillment with national regulation; to ensure discipline
• To oversee day-to-day operations and supporting services activities; to ensure employees work productively and develop professionalism; to interact with Group key functions and subsidiaries for technical support, consultation or decision
• To oversee the maintenance, the protection and the security of the properties, assets and the persons
• To oversee the interaction with unions, the recruitment and the training of new employees and the employee assessment process
• To initiate actions to support and develop a good social climate
• To interact with local communities, local and provincial authorities for all matters involving the company
• To prepare bi-monthly activity’s report for upper management and to oversee financial reporting to the Group

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master's degree from a recognised university
• Extensive knowledge of agro-industry and/or plantation context
• Proven experience in managing a large team (nationals & expatriates)
• Previous experience in emerging markets / Mozambique
• Experienced of expatriation, ideally in Africa and remoted location
• Autonomous, Leadership, Team management
• Fluency in Portuguese is required
• Fluency in English and French will be a plus

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.