Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Overall Purpose:

The Country Sustainability Manager will lead the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across LDC operations in Uganda. Whilst initially the focus of this role is on the sustainability initiatives within the Coffee operations, the scope of the role will gradually expand to include carbon offsetting activities as well as sustainability pilot initiatives in other crops (e.g. maize and pulses). This role involves strategic oversight of Uganda sustainability initiatives in alignment with LDC´s global sustainability strategy. In this position, the incumbent is responsible for leading the team, managing budgets, and engaging with donors and clients, as well as overseeing and project management of implementing partners in the country.

Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a field such as Agronomy, Economics, International Development, Environmental Science
• 5-8 years’ experience related to country and community level programs with a focus on sustainability and liaising with customers on budgets and proposals
• Proven leadership in managing country-level operations and donor relations.
• Strong understanding of smallholder agriculture, responsible sourcing, certification schemes, and MRV (carbon)
• Excellent communication skills in English, Kiswahili (any other local languages is a plus)
• Strategic thinker and systems-oriented leader.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate multicultural environments and build inclusive teams.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and rural transformation.
• Ability to deliver results in a clear, organized and methodical manner
• Attentive to cultural diversity and good rural community living knowledge
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Enjoy spending time in the field with farmers

Financial software

Desirable:

• Experience in the coffee sector
• Commercial experience in agriculture and private sector engagement
• Technical background: experience in using remote-sensing and GIS tools is a strong plus. Expertise in forestry, agroforestry, and managing carbon offset projects from nature-based solutions is a must.