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Employer: Janathakshan
Industry: Management, Office Skills, Textile and Manufacturing
Location: Sri Lanka

Vacancy Announcement

“The best way of forecasting the future is by creating it. We forecast a future in which the Natural Resources will lead and control all socio-economic processes” is a company limited by guarantee specialized in Green and Sustainable Development. It is carrying 25 years legacy of Practical Action and a fast growing organization with growing global sensitivity on the issues of climate change, carbon footprint, sustainable production and consumption, resilience, etc. Currently it operates with an annual budget over 100 million and is expanding its international operations. It carries out operations on; Renewable Energy and energy efficiency options, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), SME Development & Agriculture; Natural Resource Management (NRM).

Janathakshan seeks suitable candidates for following positions:

1. Supply Chain Coordinator

Janathakshan is working together with World Vision Lanka and Oxfam Sri Lanka to develop a collective market initiative (Bridge Market) for agro/non-agro products of small scale producers in the Eastern Province and seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the above position. S/He will be based in Battcialoa and will be responsible to plan, develop, organise, direct and manage the supply chain of the Batticaloa Bridge Market which includes more than 1000 organic farmers from Batticaloa district.

Main Responsibilities:

• Introduce and train farmers on Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) for organic vegetable and fruit production
• Develop supply chain strategy for the organisation
• Develop annual plans with prioritising and resourcing
• Lead and manage vendor relationships to ensure 100 vendors earn minimum sales income of Rs. 10,000 per event
• Develop methodologies, systems and data management techniques to monitor 1000 farmers and train them to adopt to such systems
• Maintain positive business relationships to develop new vendors and increase sales and grow the business
• Identify and manage the risks within the supply chain
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
• Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues
• Develop sustainable modes of transport for vendors
• Stay informed of advance supply chain technology, develop and implement new systems and best practices
• Investigate/review carbon footprint and environmental performance records and display at market place
• Monitor and analyse current trends in the market place and continually improve the business

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in agriculture or related field
• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Possess commercial awareness
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach
• Ability to negotiate and use analytical skills

Front Office Management Trainee

Responsible for the reception desk, carrying out general administration duties and will be required to assist with day to day running of the front office. Provide a friendly welcome and high quality service over the phone and on the guests’ arrival, deal with demands of the front desk and liaise with other departments on related matters.

Preferably a school leaver residing in Colombo and Should have a good knowledge of English language and fair knowledge of Sinhala language.

The selected candidates will be offered a remuneration package in par with the prevailing market rates. The staff of Janathakshan is given opportunities to work in a multicultural working environment with international experts.

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