Chief Operating Officer (Agribusiness) at Qualis Business Support Services Ltd

Responsibilities

• Corridor Activation - GTC Nigeria Gambia Agric Export Activation
• Commission cold storage infrastructure at Banjul port. Target minimum 500 MT capacity.
• Secure Lagos offtake agreements, minimum one binding offtake contract with a Lagos wholesale fish importer before first shipment.
• Execute first containerised export shipment. From Banjul to Lagos and vice versa. This is the milestone that validates the entire model.
• Oversee contractor selection, commissioning timeline, and operational readiness
• Team Building & Performance Management
• Financial Management & Capital Stewardship Ownership
• Regulatory & Compliance Management
• Maintain clean regulatory standing in both jurisdictions. Nigeria and The Gambia. NCS, NAFDAC, SON, Gambia Revenue Authority, phytosanitary certification — the COO ensures zero compliance gaps.
• Support the Compliance & Licensing Officer in managing CBN FX regulations, EFCC reporting, and Gambia Central Bank requirements for the corridor financial services activation

Requirements

• Degree in Agric Economics, M.Sc in Agric Business with 10 years of experience in pan-African trade
• Previous experience handling of Agric export across West Africa is a MUST,
• Knowledge of customs requirements for export, agribusiness operations, or structured trade finance — with at least 2 years in a direct P&L ownership role.
• Proven corridor or multi-country operations experience in Agric Export