Graduate Trainee Kenya 2024 - Coffee At Louis Dreyfus Company

OBJECTIVE & STRUCTUREOur Graduate Program is designed to launch, support and accelerate your career. The objective is to help you develop a broad understanding of the company and its diverse activities, and to provide opportunities for you to build your network across a number of areas.The Graduate program at LDC is a 3-phase process:Phase 1 - Build business experience and skills: Graduate Trainee for 18 monthsDuring this period, you will work withinthe Coffee platform, covering areas on execution, trading and marketing.In addition to this core training, some graduates will have the opportunity to be involved in projects of Louis Dreyfus Foundation - the philanthropic arm of Louis Dreyfus Group that provides sustainable solutions to smallholder farmers. Such assignment may include research work and field visit(s).Phase 2 – Moving into a regular roleAt the end of this phase, if job performance is high and there is a business need, you will be confirmed in a permanent role.Being a global company, we offer the opportunity to meet and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in a highly motivating environment. Potential positions could include: Junior Trader, Junior Analyst, Junior Marketer, etc.Phase 3 - Continued support and guidanceAfter four years, you may be offered new assignments and will continue to receive guidance and support on long-term career choices.SCOPE OF ROTATIONSEach rotation will cover different aspects of our global operations such as:Execution/LogisticsControllingInitiation to cash-tradingSupport to tradersExperienceBachelor's / Master's degree with specialization in Agronomy, Accounting & Finance, Economics and/or Business.Maximum of 2-years experience (Preferable to have work experience or a summer placement in Commercial environment).Fluency in English is Essential. Professional working proficiency in another language always appreciated.International mindset with a strong interest in career mobility.Strong leadership potential, with distinctive competitive spirit and resilienceCapacity to contribute to and learn from the teamAbility to connect multiple information sources and make sense of market signals; comfortable negotiating and taking decisions, critical and deductive thinkerStrong entrepreneurial / innovative approach to taking initiativesA mature professional with humility, capable of integrating well into different cultures.Good analytical skills, ability to analyze supply, demand and trade flow fundamentalsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills