Nexia Nigeria - Our client, a leading agribusiness and farming establishment with operations across four states in Nigeria is seeking to recruit a highly experienced and strategic professional fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Department (HOD) - Farm Management
Location: Kwali, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
- The Head of Department (HOD) – Farm Management is a senior operational leadership role responsible for providing overall direction, coordination, and management of all farm operations across the organization.
- The role holder will oversee end-to-end operational activities covering crop production, livestock and animal management, irrigation systems, mechanization, processing operations, logistics, and support services.
- The HOD will ensure operational efficiency, productivity optimization, quality assurance, cost control, and sustainable farming practices across all operational units.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all farm operations, including crop production, livestock management, irrigation, mechanization, processing, logistics, and support services.
- Develop and implement operational plans, production schedules, resource allocation strategies, and performance targets to drive productivity, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
- Oversee crop and livestock operations, ensuring effective management of planting, irrigation, harvesting, animal welfare, feeding, breeding, disease prevention, and post-harvest activities.
- Manage irrigation systems, farm machinery, agricultural infrastructure, storage facilities, greenhouses, and processing operations to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
- Lead, supervise, and build the capacity of Unit Managers and farm teams through performance management, coaching, accountability systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations, HSE standards, environmental sustainability practices, and operational risk management measures.
- Develop and monitor operational budgets, optimize the use of farm resources and assets, and prepare periodic operational and performance reports for Management.
- Promote research, innovation, and adoption of modern agricultural technologies and sustainable farming practices to enhance operational performance and long-term growth.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports Directly To: Directorate
- Directly Supervisees: 4 Unit Managers
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness Management, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification will be desirable.
- professional certifications in agriculture, operations management, livestock management, irrigation systems, HSE, or project management will be an added advantage
Experience:
- 7-10 years’ progressive experience in large-scale agricultural operations and farm management.
- Proven experience managing integrated crop and livestock operations at a senior operational management level.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex operational teams within the agribusiness sector.
- Experience working on donor-funded agricultural programs and projects will be desirable.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive remuneration package.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact and sustainable agricultural operation in Nigeria.
- Career growth and executive leadership exposure within a dynamic agribusiness environment.
Application Closing Date
18th June, 2026.
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