Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic Support:
Assist the GMD in developing and implementing short and medium-term strategies.
Participate in the formulation of the short- and medium-term Group strategy; to set up corresponding goals and progress plan; to ensure implementation, providing solutions to issues.
· Operational Management:
Oversee daily operations, including managing staff, supporting services, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the company.
Review the weekly activity reports of the other companies within the group to ensure they are achieving their objectives.
· Financial Performance:
Research and identify opportunities to improve cash flow, oversee budget preparation, maintain budgets, optimize expenses, and manage other financial activities for external clients.
· Sales and Business Development:
Support sales efforts, develop new business opportunities, and manage relationships with key clients.
Lead the development of the business linkages between the production facilities and the farmers, processors, and markets within the countries and outside the continent
Has a global scope over the activities of all the companies within the group by providing support, managing, and developing sales, financial, and operational activities.
· Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards and manage potential risks to the company
· Team Leadership:
Lead and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance and development of staff.
Oversee day-to-day operations and support corporate services activities; ensure employees work productively and develop professionalism.
· Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including the board, employees, and external partners.
Create and maintain a sustainability plan that ensures that the business is profitable and addresses the social and economic realities in the communities in which it operates.
Meet and liaise with relevant government officials, potential investors, the private sector, donors, and development partners active in the agricultural value chain.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as livestock production, animal science, or agribusiness management. An MBA is required.
Experience:
Extensive experience in a well-structured and viable organization, or the livestock industry, with a strong track record of success in senior management roles.
Skills:
Leadership, strategic planning, financial management, operations management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of the business consulting industry, relevant regulations, and best practices.
· Proven experience in managing a teams
· Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
· Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance.
· Organisational and leadership skills
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
· Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organization and leadership skills.
Job Type: Full-time