Vetsark is seeking a highly driven and commercially minded Head of Aquaculture to lead the growth, profitability, and execution of its aquaculture business across Nigeria.
The ideal candidate will combine strong business development capabilities, operational expertise, and excellent execution skills to scale fish production, farmer financing, and market distribution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Vetsark's aquaculture business strategy, operations, and profitability.
Identify, onboard, and support commercial fish farmers.
Oversee fish production, farm productivity, and technical operations.
Develop reliable offtake markets and drive profitable fish sales.
Coordinate input financing, harvesting, distribution, and capital recovery.
Build partnerships with hatcheries, feed suppliers, financiers, and institutional organizations.
Lead a lean team and ensure delivery of project milestones, budgets, and performance targets.
Key Performance Indicators
Fish production volume, profitable sales, financing recovery, farmer profitability, strategic partnerships, and project milestone delivery.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aquaculture, agribusiness, or agricultural supply chains.
Proven experience managing commercial operations, teams, and budgets.
Strong understanding of Nigeria's fish production and distribution markets.
Excellent leadership, business development, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver measurable results.
Compensation
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.