Project Manager at Kennedia Consulting Limited Full Time

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As an Entrepreneurial Agriculture Project Manager with a specialization in engineering or agricultural technology, you will lead innovative agricultural projects with a strong focus on entrepreneurship.
• Your role involves merging technical expertise with business acumen to drive sustainable and profitable agricultural initiatives.
• This position requires creativity, adaptability, and the ability to identify and seize entrepreneurial opportunities within the agriculture sector.

Key Responsibilities
Innovative Project Development:

• Identify and conceptualize entrepreneurial opportunities within the agriculture sector.
• Develop and pitch new project ideas that integrate cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.

Business Planning and Strategy:

• Create comprehensive business plans for agriculture projects, considering engineering and technological advancement.
• Develop strategies to maximize project profitability and return on investment.

Technology Integration and Optimization:

• Implement and optimize agricultural technologies to enhance productivity and resource efficiency.
• Evaluate and leverage emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and efficient resource allocation.
• Identify funding sources, grants, and partnerships to support entrepreneurial agricultural initiatives.

Market Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, demands, and potential niches for entrepreneurial ventures.
• Engage with stakeholders, including farmers, investors, and industry experts, to build strategic partnerships.

Risk-Taking and Innovation:

• Embrace a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, taking calculated risks to drive project innovation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and exploration of new opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in entrepreneurial roles within the agriculture sector, demonstrating a track record of successful project development.
• Strong understanding of both technical aspects and business principles related to agriculture.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for building partnerships and securing funding.
• Ability to think creatively, identify opportunities, and navigate uncertainties.
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.