• Application Deadline: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Manager - Backward Integration Programme (Dairy)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Kano


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Overview of the Position

• ofi Dairy has a large backward integration setup in Northern Nigeria, through partnerships with local co-operative bodies.


• We setup and run milk collection centers and associated cold-chain infrastructure that enables us to offtake fresh milk from Dairy farmers in the region, thereby helping them to realize better value for their product.


• We also run various capacity building initiatives for our farmer-partners that aim to reduce the demand-supply gap for raw milk in Nigeria. We are looking for a resource that can help us manage and expand this setup.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational management of the Milk Collection Centers (MCCs) and ensuring collection targets are met for each MCC.


• Manage the cold chain distribution network.


• Manage sales and customer relationships for raw milk collected.


• Manage relationship with the local co-operative bodies and the farmers.


• Liaisoning with various statutory bodies, regulators and government organizations involved in the value chain.


• Design and implement various capacity building activities and sustainability programmers for the farmers.


• Liaisoning with our media partners and effectively managing public relations.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture or a related discipline.


• Strong understanding of the dairy industry, including knowledge of dairy farming practices, milk production processes, milk collection and transportation systems.


• Familiarity with relevant regulations and quality standards.


• Proficiency in supply chain management principles.


• Strong project management skills, including resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.


• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Knowledge of Hausa/Fulani language is essential.