Oversee and manage key operational tasks, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate projects, resolve challenges, and achieve organizational objectives. Monitor progress through regular assessments, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Corridor Activation – GTC Nigeria Gambia Ugric Export Activation
We are seeking a dynamic professional to oversee the strategic development and implementation of agricultural export corridors between Nigeria and Gambia as part of the GTC initiative. The role involves coordinating logistics, ensuring compliance with international trade standards, and fostering partnerships with local farmers, exporters, and regulatory bodies. Key responsibilities include market research to identify high-potential agricultural commodities, facilitating cross-border trade agreements, and monitoring supply chain efficiency to enhance export volumes. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of five years of experience in agricultural trade, export logistics, or a related field, with proficiency in trade regulations, supply chain management, and negotiation. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential to drive this initiative forward.
Engineer and deploy cold storage infrastructure at the port of Banjul with a minimum capacity requirement of 500 metric tons.
Secure binding offtake agreements in Lagos, ensuring a minimum of one contract with a local wholesale fish importer prior to the initial shipment.
Execute the inaugural containerized export shipment, facilitating seamless logistics from Banjul to Lagos and vice versa. This critical milestone serves as the definitive validation of the entire operational model.
Responsibilities include managing the contractor selection process, establishing and monitoring the commissioning timeline, and ensuring operational readiness.
Experienced professionals specializing in team development and performance optimization are sought, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving productivity. The role requires expertise in implementing strategies that enhance team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and align individual goals with organizational objectives. Responsibilities include designing and executing training programs, evaluating team performance, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a proven track record in leadership development, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.
As a steward of financial resources and capital, this role encompasses comprehensive responsibility for financial management and strategic oversight of capital resources. The position demands meticulous attention to fiscal integrity, prudent allocation of funds, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure sustainable growth and organizational resilience. Key duties include developing and implementing robust financial policies, conducting thorough financial analyses, and providing transparent reporting to stakeholders. Additionally, the role requires strategic collaboration with leadership to align financial objectives with long-term business goals, optimize resource utilization, and mitigate financial risks. Candidates must possess proven expertise in financial planning, budgetary control, and investment management, coupled with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to drive informed decision-making and enhance shareholder value.
The position entails overseeing regulatory and compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to legal and industry standards. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures to mitigate risks and maintain organizational compliance. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with various departments to assess regulatory changes, provide guidance, and ensure consistent application of compliance measures. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulations are essential. Familiarity with relevant regulatory bodies and frameworks is also required, along with effective communication and stakeholder management skills to facilitate compliance initiatives.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for upholding impeccable regulatory compliance across both operating jurisdictions, namely Nigeria and The Gambia. This includes ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory frameworks such as NCS, NAFDAC, SON, Gambia Revenue Authority, and phytosanitary certification standards, with the ultimate goal of eliminating any compliance gaps.
Assist the Compliance & Licensing Officer in overseeing adherence to CBN foreign exchange regulations, facilitating FCC reporting obligations, and ensuring compliance with Gambia Central Bank guidelines for corridor financial services activation.
Requirements
Degree-holding professionals in Agricultural Economics with an M.Sc. in Agribusiness and a decade of experience facilitating pan-African trade are encouraged to apply.
Professional rewrite:
A proven track record in managing agricultural export operations across West Africa is an essential requirement for this role.
Applicants should possess expertise in customs regulations pertaining to export processes, agribusiness operations, or structured trade finance, accompanied by a minimum of two years of experience in a direct profit-and-loss accountability position.
Experienced in managing cross-border or multinational agricultural export operations.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae to adanne.osuagwu@gmail.com, ensuring the subject line includes “COO Ugric Business.”
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
10 years
