Vice President; Operating Team at Sahel Capital

Job description

Perform close oversight, monitoring, and capacity building at portfolio companies in which Sahel Capital has invested.
   
Support efforts to:

Governance: Strengthen corporate governance, as well as company processes and controls.

Strategy: Develop and oversee implementation of strategic growth initiatives.

Human resources: Identify human resource gaps and oversee recruitment of senior executives to augment the strength of the company’s team.

Financial reporting: Develop appropriate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting templates which can be used by company for ongoing reporting requirements.

Operations: Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and work with the senior team to resolve.

ESG: Assess, monitor, and facilitate the resolution of environmental, social and governance issues at portfolio companies.

Sales, marketing & distribution: Identify and resolve any sales, marketing, and product distribution challenges or constraints.

Candidate Profile:

• Previous senior level responsibility in an agribusiness company required.
• 7-years of relevant agribusiness operating experience.
•  Should have clear understanding of how work at portfolio company links directly to value creation for shareholders, and in particular a private equity firm.
• Livestock related operating experience (poultry, animal feed, other) a plus