Director General / Managing Director at KPMG

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Sector: Farming

Job Summary

• To ensure the achievement of the institute's strategic objectives, the NSDC and other stakeholders seek a qualified candidate to fill the role of Managing Director / Director General – a leader with a wide range of experience in the sugar industry, international exposure and the ability to attract grants and research consultancy for the institution.

The Role

• Promote strategic initiatives and execution that will effectively address the unique research and development as well as capacity development challenges facing the nigeria sugar industry.
• Build commitment to the company’s strategic direction by inviting others into the strategic process, forging relationships inside and outside the institute, and navigating the political landscape - evidence of this in the candidate’s profile will be useful.
• Attract grants and research consultancy for the institution – this is highly desirable and we would like to see evidence of this in the candidate’s profile).

Qualifications
The Person:

• Bachelor's Degree in any Agricultural Sciences or related field.
• MSc / MA in Business Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience, 7 of which must have been in executive management / leadership.
• Proven experience as CEO or in other managerial position.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Robust knowledge / experience and understanding of the domestic and global sugar industry landscape.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Proven ability to attract grants and research consultancy for the institution (with evidence of having done this in the past).
• Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels.