JOB SUMMARY
Minimum of Second Class Upper degree in any of the following fields: General Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agric Economies and Agric Extension/Farm Management.
JOB DESCRIPTION
VALUE CHAIN MANAGER
Can you create value from farm food shelve?
Agriculture is one of the key drivers of economical development of Nigeria representing over 40% of Nigerias GDP.
Saro, is a leading company in the Agribusiness Value Chain (Plantation, Inputs-Provision, Sourcing, Origination and Processing) and Consumer goods Industries in West & Central Africa. It is focused on increasing agricultural production in volume and quality for stakeholders with due attention and care for the Environment.
You are needed if you possess a passion for improving farmer’s income, a deep familiarity with Nigerians agricultural system and extensive knowledge of agricultural marketing. You would likewise possess the entrepreneurial ability to visualize transformations, to mobilize stakeholders across the agribusiness value chain, to be innovative and to drive practical change on the ground.
Responsibility
As a value Chain Manager your responsibilities, while working across all Saro’s business units, will include:
Working with key stakeholders along the value chain including cooperatives, farmers unions, traders, wholesalers and other service providers to improve the ease of market transactions, to decrease market dysfunctions, and to increase farmers’ income.
Developing, implementing and supporting a portfolio of initiatives to improve the entire value chain and environment for specific high value commodities.
Providing training and ongoing support to stakeholders where appropriate.
Locations
The jobs are located in the West, East and North of Nigeria and successful candidates for each of these ports will be proficient in the major language of the location he or she would be posted to.
Academic Qualification
Minimum of Second Class Upper degree in any of the following fields: General Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agric Economies and Agric Extension/Farm Management.
Possession of higher degrees like MSc and or PhD in the above disciplines is compulsory.
Work Experience
Minimum of 7 years working experience (post qualification), with a minimum of 2 years in a Leadership Position In any of the following areas: Agric Research Institutes; Academics; Agric Extension Services; Formers Organization; Crop Protection Industry; Seed Industry; Plantations, Donor Agencies, Farm Management etc.
Other Requirement:
Excellent communication skills in both English and any other Nigerian languages.
Good computer usage and presentation skills.
Proven driving experience with a valid license and readiness to travel extensively on short notices.
Method of Application
Forward your application and detailed CV or resume to vcmcareer@saroafrica.com.ng not later than August 16, 2011
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