Aquaculture Development Project Manager at Olam International Limited

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Aquaculture Development Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Function: OGA
Sub-Function: OGA

Job Description

• Leading a project team, the incumbent will be expected to support the planning, implementation and monitoring and also review of aquaculture research and development initiatives in IFP Business.

Key Deliverables

• Serve as a facilitator and supporter of coordination and communications about aquaculture and fisheries development projects in Nigeria, liaising with local partners, government agencies and other national institutions.
• Provide senior administrative support to project implementation, including preparation and monitoring of partner agreements, work plans, and budgets.
• Provide substantial technical and logistical guidance to field-based development and research activities on aquaculture and integrated systems of fish farming.

Requirements

• Minimum University Degree in Associated Fisheries / Aquaculture related studies
• Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of Aquaculture Project Management experience
• Relevant professional qualifications are an added advantage
• Experience of developing “green field” projects with high level of industry/sector experience
• Excellent knowledge of the local aquaculture sector, with good links within the industry
• Good technical understanding of aquaculture practices including scientific base knowledge; relating practical operational solutions to maximize production efficiencies
• Good knowledge of delivery of quality to markets as related to the handling and processing of fish and shrimp products ensuring product demand in major markets
• Good organizational skills, analytical approach, including ability to deliver technical and financial forecast, strong reporting capability
• Strong previous track record in developing strategic ideas into viable project deliverables
• Strong decision-making based on relevant data which may be scientifically based
• Results oriented, good capacity to learn and to develop himself and others

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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