Deputy Director General (DDG) at Premier Agribusiness Academy

Premier Agribusiness Academy is Nigeria's leading institution that adds value throughout the agricultural value chain by providing world-class capacity-building events and training programs.

The Academy is a learning facility that develops and transfers well-researched and creative competencies necessary for long-term investment in all agricultural-related businesses. The centre’s objective is to facilitate human capital development in response to the expanding needs of the global agricultural sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Director General (DDG)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Deputy Director General (DDG) will support the Director General in leading the strategic development, operational management, and organizational growth of Premier Agribusiness Academy.
• The DDG will provide leadership in implementing policies, overseeing program execution, and ensuring the institution’s goals of advancing agribusiness education and research are met.
• This role involves fostering collaborations, securing partnerships, and driving innovation within the agricultural sector, focusing on training programs for both public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Assist the Director General in formulating and executing strategic plans to meet the academy’s objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative training programs, research initiatives, and agribusiness solutions.
• Drive expansion of the academy’s influence within the agribusiness sector across Nigeria and the wider region.

Operational Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and achievement of performance targets.
• Guidance on curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and student admissions.
• Implement efficient resource management strategies to enhance operational sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:

• Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry leaders, and international organizations.
• Represent the academy in external meetings, forums, and events to build partnerships and promote its vision.

Financial Oversight:

• Assist in managing the academy’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources for programs and projects.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and efforts to secure grants and donations to support academy programs.

Human Capital Development:

• Lead and mentor senior staff and faculty to ensure a high-performance culture within the academy.
• Drive staff development and capacity-building initiatives to enhance institutional excellence.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Monitor the performance of academic and training programs to ensure quality and impact.
• Implement performance management frameworks to track progress towards institutional goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's Degree or higher in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles, preferably in education, agribusiness, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the agribusiness landscape in Nigeria and globally.
• Proven track record of driving organizational growth and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities.
• Visionary leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and people management
• Communication and public relations
• Collaboration and relationship-building
• Financial and operational acumen.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications to: premieragricacademy@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.