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
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Olam Nigeria Limited on careers.olamgroup.com to apply