Deputy Director General (DDG) at Premier Agribusiness Academy

Deputy Director General (DDG)

 

 

About Premier Agribusiness Academy

Premier Agribusiness Academy is Nigeria’s leading institution that adds value throughout the agricultural value chain by providing world-class capacity-building events and training programs.

The Academy is a learning facility that develops and transfers well-researched and creative competencies necessary for long-term investment in all agricultural-related businesses. The centre’s objective is to facilitate human capital development in response to the expanding needs of the global agricultural sector.

 

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Director General (DDG)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Overview

  • The Deputy Director General (DDG) will support the Director General in leading the strategic development, operational management, and organizational growth of Premier Agribusiness Academy.
  • The DDG will provide leadership in implementing policies, overseeing program execution, and ensuring the institution’s goals of advancing agribusiness education and research are met.
  • This role involves fostering collaborations, securing partnerships, and driving innovation within the agricultural sector, focusing on training programs for both public and private sectors.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

  • Assist the Director General in formulating and executing strategic plans to meet the academy’s objectives.
  • Lead the development and implementation of innovative training programs, research initiatives, and agribusiness solutions.
  • Drive expansion of the academy’s influence within the agribusiness sector across Nigeria and the wider region.

Operational Management:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and achievement of performance targets.
  • Guidance on curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and student admissions.
  • Implement efficient resource management strategies to enhance operational sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:

  • Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry leaders, and international organizations.
  • Represent the academy in external meetings, forums, and events to build partnerships and promote its vision.

Financial Oversight:

  • Assist in managing the academy’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources for programs and projects.
  • Lead fundraising initiatives and efforts to secure grants and donations to support academy programs.

Human Capital Development:

  • Lead and mentor senior staff and faculty to ensure a high-performance culture within the academy.
  • Drive staff development and capacity-building initiatives to enhance institutional excellence.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

  • Monitor the performance of academic and training programs to ensure quality and impact.
  • Implement performance management frameworks to track progress towards institutional goals.

 

Qualifications & Skills

  • Master’s Degree or higher in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles, preferably in education, agribusiness, or related sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of the agribusiness landscape in Nigeria and globally.
  • Proven track record of driving organizational growth and leading high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities.
  • Visionary leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  • Leadership and people management
  • Communication and public relations
  • Collaboration and relationship-building
  • Financial and operational acumen.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2024.

 

Method of Application

Interested applicants should forward their applications to: premieragricacademy@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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