Menzon Limited - Our client, a player in the Agricultural industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agric Economist / Profit Centre Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Analyse and develop agricultural business plans and propositions to guide investment decisions.
- Analyse and prepare financial projections of costs and revenue for agricultural business propositions.
- Identify and explore opportunities and incentives within the agricultural industry the company can take advantage of.
- Propose viable and profitable agricultural business initiatives for Management consideration.
- Identify agricultural business opportunities and prospects.
- Market and ensure availability of ready markets/off-takers for company’s agricultural products.
- Manage relationship with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Ensure effective management and supervision of farms and other agricultural projects of the company to maximise profitability.
- Achieve cost reduction in production, processing, storage and distribution of farm products.
- Ensure availability of farm inputs, equipment, machinery for smooth operations.
- Analyse data and statistics to establish industry trends and use same to influence, improve and inform business decisions.
- Identify business risks and provide mitigants to avoid business or financial losses.
- Keep abreast with developments in the industry.
- Keep detailed records and prepare budgets and reports.
- Handle other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agric Economics, Economics and related fields. MBA (preferably in Agribusiness) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in agro/food production, processing and distribution (sales & marketing).
- Understanding of commodity pricing, market dynamics and supply chain.
- Comprehensive knowledge of value chain for all crops of interests
- Ability to analyse industry data and predict market behaviour
- Ability to conduct feasibility studies.
- Proper understanding of the agriculture industry linkages and value chains.
- Strong marketing and sales skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to apply technical knowledge.
- Fluent English and ability to communicate effectively across different levels.
- Effective leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Solid planning and organisational skill including keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in use of computer software.
Application Closing Date
16th March, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as an attachment to: [email protected] using "Application for the Post of Agric Economist / Profit Centre Officer" as subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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