General Manager: Agricultural Operations & Export Value-Chain

• A leading agro-industrial company in Tanzania is seeking an experienced General Manager – Agricultural Operations & Export Value-Chain to lead large-scale farming operations, downstream value-addition activities, and international trade initiatives. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the role carries full profit and loss accountability and oversight of a diverse agricultural portfolio including avocado, cashew nuts, legumes, peanuts, honey, and wine production.
• This executive leadership opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven agricultural professional with proven expertise in large-scale agribusiness operations, processing infrastructure development, export sales, and business transformation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing operational capabilities, expanding value-added processing, and driving sustainable export growth.
• The position offers the opportunity to build teams, establish operational excellence, develop export markets, and contribute to Tanzania's agricultural development through world-class agribusiness practices and international market expansion.

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• General Manager – Agricultural Operations & Export Value-Chain

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the construction, installation, and commissioning of value-add agro-processing plants.
• Oversee avocado cultivation and premium wine production operations.
• Manage cashew nuts, legumes and peanuts production portfolios.
• Oversee modern honey production systems.
• Establish standard operating procedures across planting, harvesting, cold-chain and manufacturing operations.
• Architect and lead global export strategies.
• Secure high-value off-take agreements across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
• Ensure compliance with phytosanitary, traceability and international retail standards.
• Manage cross-border logistics, cold-chain integrity and export clearing procedures.
• Build and recruit a high-performing agricultural operations team.
• Work closely with Human Resources on workforce planning and localization initiatives.
• Manage capital expenditure and operational expenditure budgets.
• Implement climate, crop disease, pest and biosecurity risk mitigation frameworks.
• Maintain full P&L accountability for the agricultural business unit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Food Science or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate business qualification is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial farming, agro-processing or global agribusiness.
• African or East African agricultural experience preferred.
• Proven track record in value-add processing projects.
• Proven experience executing international export trade contracts.
• Experience with tree crops including avocados and cashews.
• Exposure to legumes, peanuts, honey production or wine production.

Skills & Competencies

• Agricultural operations leadership.
• Export market development.
• Agro-processing management.
• Global supply chain management.
• Commercial and financial management.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Team building and organizational development.
• Board-level stakeholder engagement.
• Risk management and mitigation.
• International trade and compliance.

Professional Certifications Advantageous

• Certified Export Specialist certification.
• HACCP Lead Auditor certification.
• International trade credentials.
• Food safety systems certifications.

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Candidates may be based in Tanzania or internationally.
• Agricultural professionals with substantial experience in India, Nepal, or other Asian countries are especially encouraged to apply, particularly those with backgrounds in large-scale commercial farming, agro-processing, value addition, agricultural exports, and agribusiness operations.
• Selection will be based on qualifications, executive leadership experience, relevant industry expertise, and overall suitability for the role.

How to Apply

• Interested, qualified candidates should submit their application package by email.

Email Application

• Send CV and Executive Summary To:
• nichecapital@protonmail.ch
• gerald-nichecapital@protonmail.ch
• Copy: faraja101@gmail.com

Application Requirements

• Updated Executive CV.
• Professional summary highlighting relevant agricultural leadership experience.
• Evidence of experience in commercial farming, agro-processing, export operations, or agribusiness leadership.
• Details of major projects, operational achievements, and leadership accomplishments.
• Relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications.
• Candidates with proven exposure to agricultural value-addition projects, export market development, processing infrastructure implementation, and large-scale farming operations will be highly regarded.