Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance to working standards in relation to the Agricycle model of operation within EA countries.
- Emphasize and propagate the right pitching for Agricycle
- Manage the full portfolio of work streams focused on maintaining Agricycle’s model in EA countries.
- Travel to all EA countries to assess and train the staff and smallholders on the Agricycle’s model.
- Develop, monitor and evaluate procedures,standards and code of practice of AG in EA countries.
- Observe project activities to ensure all VECs comply with the Agricycle operating standards .
- Perform compliance audits to determine whether established protocols are being followed and can be improved.
- Help track and monitor compliance of SOPs, policies and protocols on behalf of Agricycle.
- Manage travel for the supervising team to evaluate compliance in EA countries.
- Prepare and submit updated monthly, quarterly and annual reports of standard audits to the supervising team
- Any other reasonable responsibility given by supervising team members.
Ideal candidates are:
- Highly creative with a hunger for innovation and are natural-born problem solvers.
- Motivated by a passion to make the world a better place and love to take on challenges.
- Servant leaders who help to build the team and take on whatever role is necessary.
- Eager to learn and thrive in the fast-paced “fail fast, fail often” startup culture we embody.
- Collaborative in a highly diverse and global team and can work independently when remote.
- Critical and strategic thinkers with strong decision-making skills.
- Empathetic and patient, knowing no task is below them.
- Strong team players, knowing teamwork is necessary and that each role supports the other.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable experience in standard & quality control while working with smallholders
- University degree or advanced work experience in quality assurance and compliance or other related fields.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to speak and write in English fluently.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy, strong work ethic and unimpeachable integrity.
- Readiness and ability to regularly perform under pressure and within short timeframes.
- Readiness to travel anywhere in East Africa under short notices and occasionally work odd hours.
- Excellent working knowledge of computer applications, especially: gmail and spreadsheets.
Instructions:
Send all applications through https://jobs.wrkhq.com/agricycle by 30th Aug 2021 at 5pm EAT. Attach the following as one combined PDF: a) cover letter addressed to the Director of East Africa; b) CV with three reachable referees; and c) academic and other qualification documents. Clearly state the position you are applying for in your letter. Agricycle does not charge for applications or interviews.
