Kamapim Ltd is a PNG registered company working in partnership with landowners to improve land management, livelihoods and products while aspiring to contribute to all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their operations. Kamapim is a Tok Pisin word that translates as, to grow, to develop and to improve. Kamapim is committed to high quality, organically grown, fairly traded products with customer satisfaction as their top priority. Kamapim is inviting exceptional candidates to apply for these opportunities that will support its growth and diversification in the vanilla sector. All positions are based in Madang.

                            CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the business regarding vanilla, ensuring that our processes, systems and procedures are optimized for growth and scalability. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and management team to develop and execute operational strategies that align with our business objectives. Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels. Experience & Qualifications: • Tertiary qualifications in business management or similar required • 5+ years of experience in executive leadership roles • Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking ability • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization • Experience in scaling operational processes and building high-performing teams • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities • Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues • Solid grasp of data analyses and performance metrics • Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues • Ready to travel in rural Papua New Guinea to meet farmers face to face.

                            CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Financial Officer will be responsible to assist the company in financial planning, forecasting, cost-benefit analyses as well as maintain the integrity of the financial reporting systems. The Financial officer is responsible for ensuring all financial systems are in place, for supervising data entry, bank acquittals, stock inventory and maintaining records (about farmers, communities, receipts, production, exports) in a complex database. The FO is responsible to ensure the accountancy needs for all branches and reporting are given to the external accountants and auditors in a timely fashion Experience & Qualifications: • Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or Finance with experience in inventory management. Post graduate education in finance accountancy or business desirable • Minimum 3 years work experience as a financial officer or head of accounts, in an environment where ethical processes are essential • Ability to manage a team of administration and other staff for financial reporting • Experience relevant to agriculture or community development in a remote context is an advantage • Sound knowledge of PNG accounting and tax law • Ability to work with little direct supervision, a self-starter, conduct independent data collection and work in a timely manner • Ability to write financial reports and present them in multiple formats.

                            WAREHOUSE MANAGER

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible to manage the operational strategy and oversees the production, supply chain, transport, logistics, purchasing, quality and integrate this with the IT systems in place. The incumbent will also supervise and validate the management control: planning, budget, reporting, of the staff working in the warehouse. Experience & Qualifications: • Tertiary qualifications in business management or similar required • Work experience as a manager or warehouse for a minimum of 5 years • Essential to be able to manage teams of 20 people minimum • Ability to predict and adjust staff roster in response to the season, or other matters • Ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness of the warehouse processes • Ability to manage staff and create a positive teamwork environment • Knowledge of commodity business • Work in an environment where ethical processes are essential • Experience in inventory stock assessment • Ability to conduct independent data collection and reporting • Demonstrated high level proficiency in Excel and be financially literate • Experience relevant to agriculture or community development in remote areas desirable

They offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of their company.

These positions are open to citizen and non-citizen applicants

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Please visit our website: https://vanguard.com.pg/vacancies/ Complete the application form and follow the website instructions to forward to us including a detailed CV and three current referees. A full Position Description (PD) can be requested from our office to review before applying.

Alternatively, please call us on (+675) 7500 7500 or email recruitment@vanguard.com.pg

Applications close COB Friday 19th May 2023 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted