Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Nextzon Business Services Limited - Our client is a Non-Bank Financial Institution with the primary objective of transforming the agricultural sector by facilitating increased lending to the fixed agricultural value chains in Nigeria. In order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in its operations, the Organization has the need to recruit a competent and suitably qualified professional to fill the position of:

Job Title: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Ref No: NXT/NIRSAL - MD001
Location: Lagos

Job Description
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Board of Directors, provide leadership for the staff and work with other stakeholders who are committed to helping the institution achieve its objectives and goals. He/she will coordinate the implementation of the strategic plan and stakeholder engagement processes. He/she will take on the responsibility of analysing and pre-empting challenges and resolving same promptly in the agricultural sector. He/she shall also give monthly reports to the Board of the institution. Other key responsibilities will be to;

• Oversee the institution’s thy-to-day activities as well as engage directly with the Directors of the functional units within the organisation and other stakeholders
• Represent the organization at different for a
• Manage strategic partnerships and external stakeholders to achieve the organizational goals
• Serve as an Executive member on the Board of the organization

Qualifications, experience, competences and attributes

• A first degree in any field from a reputable institution. Possession of a Master’s degree including an MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years cumulative cognate experience in a series of roles involving corporate finance, strategic planning, personnel management and risk management. At least 8 years must have been spent at senior management level.
• Membership of a professional business related institute such as ICAN, CIMA, CIBN is an added advantage.
• Prior experience as a C-level executive (CFO, COO, CEO) in a commercial/for profit organization is an added advantage. Prior experience with financial services/ agribusiness will be a plus.
• Relevant experience working with legal counsel to define and develop agreements related to project financing, corporate transactions and shareholder agreements.
• Experience working with domestic and international partners.
• Preference for a leader who has helped to start and grow a business.

The ideal candidate for this position must be a Nigerian national with established track record in the sector.

Remuneration
An attractive, highly competitive remuneration package based on international benchmarking and a pleasant working environment awaits the successful candidate. The tenure of engagement will be initially for two (2) years.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2014

Method of Application
If you qualify and are interested in this position, please send in your resume (as an attachment) stating the reference code of the position being applied, for as the subject of the email and CV to: [email protected] No other format of application will be accepted.

Please, include in your application, names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievement and abilities.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.