We are seeking an experienced Senior Agro-Allied Project Lead to drive the development, execution, and commercialisation of agribusiness, agro-processing, and agricultural manufacturing projects.
The successful candidate will manage projects from feasibility and planning through implementation and commercial operations, while evaluating financial viability, developing business opportunities, coordinating stakeholders, and identifying potential investors, funding sources, and strategic partners.
The ideal candidate combines practical agro-allied project experience with strong financial analysis, commercial strategy, and project management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead agro-allied, agricultural production, agro-processing, and manufacturing projects from concept through implementation and commercialisation.
Develop and review feasibility studies, business cases, financial models, budgets, and investment proposals.
Evaluate project profitability, return on investment (ROI), capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), and cash flow projections.
Identify new project opportunities, investors, funding sources, offtakers, and strategic partnerships.
Coordinate agricultural value chains, sourcing, processing, manufacturing, logistics, and operational activities.
Monitor project costs, milestones, operational efficiency, and commercial performance.
Identify opportunities to improve revenue, margins, productivity, and long-term project sustainability.
Manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, government agencies, suppliers, customers, and other strategic stakeholders.
Prepare management reports, investment documentation, and recommendations to support project decisions and expansion.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Delivery of project milestones within approved timelines and budgets.
Quality and timely completion of feasibility studies, financial models, and investment proposals.
Progression of viable projects from planning to implementation and commercialisation.
Identification and development of qualified investment, funding, and partnership opportunities.
Improvement in project profitability, operational readiness, and cost efficiency.
Effective management of project risks, stakeholders, and resources.
Timely submission of project performance reports and strategic recommendations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
7 - 10years' relevant experience in agribusiness, agro-processing, agricultural manufacturing, or agro-allied project development and management.
Demonstrated experience managing or delivering agricultural or agro-processing projects.
Practical experience in financial modelling, feasibility analysis, budgeting, cash flow projections, and commercial evaluation.
Good understanding of agricultural value chains, agro-processing operations, and project economics.
Experience in business development, investment proposals, funding opportunities, or strategic partnerships.
Strong project planning, leadership, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management tools.
PMP, PRINCE2, CFA, ICAN, or relevant professional certification is an advantage.