Division Manager at Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP)

Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) - A successful Indigenous investor in the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) with about 10,000 hectares is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Division Manager

Location: Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Assist the Plantation Manager in delivering the budgeted fresh fruit bunches (FFB) to the mill at an agreed cost.
• Support the delivery of the planting programme and mature upkeep programme according to company and international standards.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the achievement of plantation FFB targets within the agreed budget.
• Assist the delivery replanting programme according to best practice international standards.
• Maintain the plantation at the best upkeep level.
• Organize and supervise agricultural workforce to improve outturn and workers productivity.
• Contribute to improve oil extraction rate (OER) by delivering 100% ripe bunches to the mill and arranging for all lose fruit to be delivered within 24 hours of harvest.
• Support the maximisation yields and average bunch weight through appropriate fertilizer application through the perfect adherence to the fertilizer program provided by Plantation Manager.
• Support and assist Plantation Manager and ESG teams in the implementation of all environmental and health and safety initiatives.
• Report on daily programs, weekly output and monthly performances to the plantation manager as per company requirements.

Key Measures & Targets (Performance Indicators)

• FFB delivered vs budget
• FFB cost/ton
• Oil Extraction Rate
• Average bunch weight
• Yields per year of planting
• Hectares of palms replanted
• Hectares covered with cover crop (pueraria, calopogonium, mucuna)
• Labour outturn (%)
• Tons/harvester

Key Relationships (Internal & External):

• Plantation Manager
• Agric Director
• Factory Manager
• Other Divisional managers
• Nursery chief
• ESG Teams (H&S, Environment, Social, Security)

Dimensions:

• Area responsibility: site
• Planted Area: 1000-2000 hectares
• Number of workers per division: 200 – 500
• Direct reports: 3-6

Requirements

• Degree in Agronomy, Bio-engineering or equivalent subject (minimum of Second Class Upper division)
• Age Requirement: 30 - 38 years old
• Significant knowledge and experience (minimum 5 years) of working in an oil palm plantation
• Relevant professional experience in a similar role and environment.
• Management/ supervisory skills and experience of managing agricultural teams an advantage.
• English and local languages essential.
• Results focussed with the resilience to deliver in a challenging environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2023.