Plantation Projects Lead

Usevampai

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Job Overview

Location

Sagamu, Ogun, Nigeria

Salary

NGN 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 monthly

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Experience Level

Executive (12+ years)

About the Company

This role is within the agribusiness sector, focusing on plantation development and the value chain for cocoa liquor, flour, and packaged goods. The company is looking for a leader to drive key initiatives from inception to operational live-in. Responsibilities include coordinating internal and external resources, developing financial cases for investment, and implementing best practices in agriculture. The position requires a strong understanding of plantation economics and the ability to scale agro-industrial operations. Engagement with public sector stakeholders and research institutions is also a key aspect of the role.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Plantation Projects Lead to spearhead our plantation initiatives in Sagamu.

In this senior contract role, you will serve as the execution lead for projects focused on cocoa liquor, flour, and packaged goods. Your responsibilities will include coordinating internal teams and external contractors to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

You will be instrumental in preparing bankable business cases for development finance engagement, driving the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and tracking plantation economics. Building operational workflows, SOPs, and staffing models for transition to live operations, as well as engaging with public sector stakeholders, are key aspects of this role.

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Required Skills

Project ManagementAgribusinessPlantation DevelopmentCocoaValue Chain AnalysisFinancial ModelingGood Agricultural Practices (GAP)MS ProjectExcel

Key Responsibilities

Serve as execution lead for plantation initiatives focused on cocoa liquor, flour, and packaged goods
Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to deliver project scope, schedule, and cost
Prepare bankable business cases for DFI and development finance engagement
Drive implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and track plantation economics
Build operational workflows, SOPs, and staffing models for transition to live operations
Engage public sector stakeholders, research institutions, and commodity boards

Qualifications

Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, or related field
8–12+ years experience in plantation development or integrated agribusiness programmes
Proven track record in transitioning projects into live operations
Strong grasp of plantation economics, value chains, and agro-industrial scaling
Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and project management dashboards
Experience with cocoa, flour, or packaged goods value chains is a strong advantage

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Nigeria's agribusiness sector is rapidly expanding, with significant opportunities in plantation development and value chain integration. This role is central to leading plantation initiatives focused on key commodities like cocoa liquor, flour, and packaged goods. It requires coordinating internal teams and external contractors to achieve project scope, schedule, and cost objectives. Preparing bankable business cases for finance engagement and driving the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are critical. The impact of this position is substantial, shaping the transition of projects into live, profitable operations and fostering agro-industrial scaling.