Agribusiness Manager at Green Space Farms (GSF)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
55858
Job Views
108

Job Description



The successful candidate will work with the General Manager  to carry out the following functions :



  • To manage the farm to ensure a timely, consistent supply of raw material to the factory, within target cost parameters

  • Analysing data to determine the best price to charge for our product based on market conditions, production costs, and other factors

  • Agricultural Budgeting and Costing (Crops and Livestock) and new projects

  • Oversee the agricultural, technical, finance and administrative teams towards meeting financial and operational targets for the business.

  • Develop an annual budget for the farming business.

  • Work with the finance team to manage the finances  of the business in line with the agreed budget

  • Develop and execute an appropriate recruiting and team development plan in line with corporate objectives

  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations whilst ensuring ongoing and effective management of relationships with all external stakeholders

  • Manage key farm-related stakeholder relationships in the best interest of the business

  • Collate, analyse and present periodic operational and financial reports to management

  • Providing advice and support to all farm managers in the field to help them improve their outputs

  • Evaluating the economic impact of new technologies or government policies on the agriculture industry

  • Developing and implementing plans to improve farm productivity and efficiency


Qualifications :



  • Bachelor’s degree in : Agric Economics, Agribusiness , Business Admin  , Agric Engineering or any other related courses from a reputable educational institution

  • Minimum of 4 years general management experience in a real sector, Agricultural operations management.

  • Strong Finance/ Accounting Knowledge

  • Strong Analytical Skills using


A background in agriculture, agribusiness management or supply chain management is will give you an edge / advantage


General Competences :



  • Driving Skills: Must be able to drive a car (with a drivers License )

  • Sound analytical reasoning,

  • Strong organizational,

  • Time-management and initiative skills

  • Good relationship skills,

  • Strong leadership and initiative skills

  • Drive and an ability to work under pressure

  • Extensive Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Application


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