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In order to attain its mandate, UCDA seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experienced and competent professionals to fill the following positions.

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Position Title:. MARKETING AND PROMOTION COORDINATOR - CHINA REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE (CRO)

DUTY STATION: GUANGZHOU CHINA

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR QUALITY AND REGULATORY SERVICES

JOB ROLE:

To provide leadership and management of the Country Representative Office (CRO) to enable creation of structured demand for Ugandan Coffee. To provide leadership in the promotion and creation of brand awareness of Ugandan Coffee in China and Asia pacific, and create linkages between Uganda coffee exporters and coffee importers in China.

Organisation:Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Background Information:

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is established as a public Authority,

and it is mandated to promote and oversee the coffee industry by supporting research, promoting production, controlling coffee quality, and improving the marketing of coffee in order to optimize foreign exchange earnings for the country and payments to farmers.

UCDA’s Vision is “A sustainable coffee industry with high stakeholder value for social economic transformation” and its mission is “To facilitate increase in quality coffee production, productivity, and consumption”.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Conduct overall coordination and implementation of the UCDA promotion strategy for China and Asia pacific.

2. Create linkages between Uganda coffee exporters and coffee importers in China in the marketing and export of both green and valued added coffee from Uganda.

3. Guide on market entry strategies based on market conditions, policies or regulations that would impact the sale of coffee exporters’ products.

4. Organize coffee exhibitions, trade shows and other promotional events for the creating awareness of Uganda Coffee in China and Asia Pacific.

5. Maintain contacts and a database  of clients and prospective coffee distributors in the Chinese market.

6. Conduct market research and analysis reports on a monthly basis.

7. Prepare promotional materials and publications on Uganda coffee i.e. (Quarterly newsletters and annual reports).

8. Monitor customer preferences and coffee inventory requirements for the Representative Office.

9. Prepare and send out coffee samples and gifts to potential customers and visiting Ugandan delegations.

10. Provide general oversight of all administrative issues, staff and regulations of the Representative Office.

11. Act as bank signatory on all the accounts of the Representative Office.

12. Compile and submit quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and regular briefs on the activities of the Representative Office.

13. Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in any one of the following areas: Food science and Technology, Business Management, Biochemistry, Marketing, Commerce, International business or related fields;

2. Post graduate qualifications in Business Management, Business Development or Project Management;

3. Certification in Q or R Grading or coffee quality control will be an added advantage.

4. At least eight (8) years hands-on experience in coffee quality tasting / cupping, coffee promotion, or coffee market / business development, five (5) years’ of which should have been at a managerial level.

EXPECTED PERSONAL COMPETENCES AND SKILLS

Must have;

1. Strong knowledge of the Uganda coffee industry and the international coffee trade,

2. Ability to negotiate, and maintain strong networks and relationships,

3. Ability to communicate and negotiate persuasively and confidently,

4. Excellent Report Writing skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you believe that you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed curriculum vitae with at least three (3) traceable referees and certified copies of academic certificates addressed to:

The Board Secretary /Director Corporate Services,

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Coffee House, Plot 35, Jinja Road

P.O. Box 7267, Kampala-Uganda

Email: ucda_hr@ugandacoffee.go.ug

All email attachments should not exceed 2Mbs.

 Interested applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters.

The deadline for applications is 29th January 2018 (Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.