Aquaculture Development Project Manager at Olam International Limited Full Time

Job Title: Aquaculture Development Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Function: OGA
Sub-Function: OGA

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.