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 focused on leading plantation initiatives within the agribusiness sector, specifically targeting cocoa liquor, flour, and packaged goods. The company seeks an execution lead to coordinate internal teams and external contractors, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and cost objectives. Responsibilities include preparing bankable business cases for development finance, driving the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and tracking plantation economics. The role also involves building operational workflows and engaging with public sector stakeholders, research institutions, and commodity boards. The position is contract-based and senior in nature, located in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Plantation Projects Lead to spearhead our agricultural initiatives in Sagamu, Ogun State. This contract role is crucial for driving the execution of plantation projects focused on cocoa liquor, flour, and packaged goods.

You will be responsible for coordinating internal teams and external contractors, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and cost objectives. Your role will involve preparing bankable business cases, implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and building operational workflows for transition to live operations.

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Required Skills

Plantation DevelopmentAgribusinessProject ManagementCocoa Value ChainGood Agricultural Practices (GAP)MS ProjectMicrosoft ExcelBusiness Case Development

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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The agribusiness sector in Nigeria is witnessing significant investment and growth, particularly in value chains like cocoa, flour, and packaged goods. This role is pivotal in leading plantation initiatives and driving the transition of projects into live, profitable operations. Key technical keywords include plantation development, agribusiness programs, cocoa value chains, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and financial modeling. The impact of this role is substantial, focusing on building bankable business cases, scaling operations, and ensuring the economic viability of large-scale agricultural ventures.