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Global Management Trainee

Zowasel

Zowasel

Remote
Posted on Friday, June 30, 2023

Zowasel is an agricultural technology company leveraging data science and technology to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability for farmers across value chains.

The company is on a mission to build sustainable value chains across communities, people, and the planet.

The Zowasel Global Management Trainee Program (GMTP) is an intensive training program that equips high-performing young talents with the skills and experience to become well-rounded agricultural technologists, digital innovators, and future leaders.

This non-paying, remote program offers a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge and expertise in the African agricultural technology landscape.

Program Details
The GMTP is a minimum 3-6 months rotational training program designed to provide hands-on experience. Trainees will be engaged in various roles, receiving weekly or daily feedback.

The program focuses on personal development, and key performance indicators, and includes 1-on-1 sessions with supervisors. Trainees gain insights into all aspects of the business, preparing them for challenging positions and potential future leadership roles.

Requirements

  • Qualified candidates should meet the following criteria;
  • MBA/Masters students from top universities
  • Professionals seeking a career change
  • Strong drive, ambition, independence, flexibility, and speed
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on attitude
  • Geographical mobility and international experience
  • Fluency in French and country languages
  • Openness to learning agricultural technology and joining the startup world

Program Highlights

  • A minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months.
  • 2–3 days of induction training on company culture, strategy, and structure
  • Exposure to senior leaders and trade immersion
  • Hands-on, in-field training across marketing, supply chain, operations, finance, and technology
  • Individual assignment leading a process improvement project
  • Exposure to high-level business meetings and strategy development
  • In-house and external startup training programs
  • Practical marketing experience in diverse settings
  • Certificate of Recognition and referral letters
  • Opportunity for full-time employment or short contracts

Working Hours
Trainees are expected to dedicate 3 hours daily, Monday to Friday, remotely, based on their time zone and availability. Occasionally, additional hours may be required. As a startup, Zowasel values results over rigid working hours.

What We Offer

  1. Exposure to high-level business environments
  2. Practical entrepreneurial skills development
  3. Insight into building technology companies from the ground up
  4. Practical experience in finding global market fit
  5. Opportunity to learn agricultural technological solutions and services
  6. Certificate of Recognition and referral letters
  7. Possibility of full-time employment or short contracts

Join us at Zowasel as we shape more sustainable and connected African value chains.

Be part of the change. Start your journey today!