Job Openings at Royal Blue Contractors Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• Our client is a leading agro chemical and commodity trading conglomerate in Nigeria.
• The most suited candidate must ensure that company goals are met in a timely fashion by efficiently and effectively managing personnel and resources.
• This post requires the most suited candidate to have excellent multi-tasking, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as a thorough knowledge of the industry and related finances.
• Specific day-to-day tasks depend on this position, bearing in mind that experience in managing leaders and people is a crucial asset.

Primary Responsibilities

• Achieving Budgeted results by driving growth in market share with appropriate strategy, identifying and en-cashing niche markets, building farmers trust and brand equity with extensive extension activities and implementing innovative marketing techniques to keep ahead of competition.
• Expanding the crop protection segment with new solutions, venturing into other segments of the input market like Fertilizers, seeds, and other inputs. Exploring neighboring countries' potentials.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team by designing appropriate performance management systems to nurture and retain talents to build a robust deliverable team for sustained performance year after year.
• Resist and prevent value appropriation in the whole value chain with most suitable channel management, driving cost efficiencies, fast turnaround and complying with established internal control systems and external registration requirements.
• Provide market intelligence, changing trends and insights to support decision making by CEO and Board Members.
• Organize the activities of the technical partner and make sure that all milestones and roles & duties of the technical partner under the technical partnership agreement are adhered to
• In charge for the documentation of all required policies and operational procedures to guide all the processes undertaken on the farm
• In charge for developing an effective organizational structure for the farm
• Oversee all aspects of production process on the farm and In charge for the achievement of agreed production targets within the stipulated timeline
• In charge for securing a long-term supply contracts with identified partners
• Liaise with operations in ensuring that appropriate level of feed inventory and other raw materials and spare parts are maintained on the farm at all time
• Lead the expansion activities of the company
• Lead all Research and development initiatives of the company
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the board of directors

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Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for building the visibility of the WECAN Forum, managing the platform’s reputation, developing, and driving advocacy and communications coalitions toward its objectives, and promoting its brand among target audiences both in Northern Nigeria and Africa.
• S/he is responsible for amplifying the thought leadership of the WECAN Forum in ways that help define and advance the continental agenda, continuously promoting actions, policies, programs, and investments that are essential for achieving the WECAN.
• S/he is responsible for designing and implementing WECAN Forum’s communications outreach in electronic, print, and broadcast media, in social media, and audio-visual media. He/she is responsible for close coordination with other senior management to ensure effective advocacy and communications efforts aligned with WECAN Forum’s.

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, HR, Operations, others and all staff in other depts.
• Externally: Stakeholders, CBOs, Actors / Media

Primary Responsibilities

• Asses the existing communications initiatives and make suggestions for improvement;
• Develop a communications strategy for the sector and set clear objectives;
• Manage the SNV agriculture website and ensure it is up to date with regular news items, relevant publications and attractive stories about our work.
• Contribute agriculture content (stories) to corporate publications such as the annual report, magazines, brochures, leaflets and video’s.
• Manage production of professional level publications and key communications materials including annual reports, newsletters, brochures etc. Where appropriate use professional writers.
• Increase SNV’s presence on the web and social media;
• Foster good working relationships with media agencies, relevant correspondents and journalists;
• Leverage on conferences, workshops and events to profile SNV;
• Take the lead in the planning and implementing of high profile events for the Sector;
• Support knowledge networks and their members in the production of compelling messages and success stories;
• Support advocacy initiatives by coordinating appropriate audience research, compiling and analyzing relevant data, preparing materials (e.g. films, videos);
• Support internal knowledge sharing and profiling of SNV’s work in Agriculture through the internet.
• Draft speeches for senior management team and prepare effective public presentations

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Job Summary

• The key responsibilities of the Hub Manager will be overseeing the successful planning and implementation of the WECAN activities in the Hub; including mobilization of women for Agribusiness development and other project interventions under WECAN in the LGAs..

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all key processes of WECAN planning, budget management, project implementation, monitoring, execution and reporting at the Hub level.
• Identify profitable and market-driven agricultural commodities within the Local government area of operation.
• Identify new and existing partners / beneficiaries within the LGA to facilitate activities at the agribusiness hub.
• Coordinate training for the processing and distribution components, experiential learning for the processing, and facilitate agribusiness operations at the hubs.
• Facilitate appropriate Agrihub system development, operation, and expansion at project sites.
• Coordinate the deliverables of the three core services (i.e. Agrihub Coordination, training, and Agribusiness support) at the hubs.
• Support the training coordinator in developing and reviewing training manuals and learning tool kits specific to the LGA.
• Coordinate beneficiaries’ recruitment, and develop an up-to-date database of all beneficiaries trained at the hub.
• Assist the training coordinator with the identification and screening of additional training sites for training and agribusiness incubation for hub expansion.
• Identify training sites and provide recommendations for upgrades.
• Lead training of trainers (TOT) for identified community-based farmer organizations.
• Support advocacy, community engagement, and knowledge management
• Monitor the key implementation process in the hub to ensure the achievement of Hub objectives.
• Supervise and monitor trained youths alongside the M&E Officer(s).
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of all activities in the approved Annual work plan and budgets on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Set up SOP documents and policies to guide and govern work activities and use of resources (especially for beneficiaries using the hub) together with the Project Coordination office.
• Liaise with RBC and other partners to ensure that the training, technical, and enterprise support resources contribute to the hub activities.
• Coordinate and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of WECAN at the LGA level.
• Act as the principal spokesperson for the project; disseminate its objectives, activities, and achievements and its roles in Youth employment.
• Ensure that the business development process is successful and facilitate when possible linkages to profitable opportunities.
• Ensure that the business development process is successful and facilitate when possible linkages to profitable opportunities.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Operations project manager.

Key Relationships
Internally:

• Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, ESG, Gender and culture & other and all staff in other depts.

Externally:

• CBOs, stakeholders.

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Job Summary

• The Operations Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects that are assigned by the organization.
• This includes directing the activities of team members, managing resources, and ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• The Operations Project Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that the project meets customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and ensure that all tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Create and manage project schedules, resources, and budgets
• Monitor project progress and identify areas of risk or opportunity
• Manage stakeholders and provide periodic updates
• Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts
• Ensure that project deliverables are met
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documents, records, and files
• Develop and coach project teams, including providing feedback and guidance
• Coordinate, prepare, update and manage the project(s) work plan(s), operational manuals(s) and information for planned deployment of short-term expertise and procurement actions, and monitor their implementation consistent with RBC rules and procedures, donor requirements and political/security constraints;
• manage beneficiary selection and follow up processes to ensure compliance with the criteria and manage the scoring and ranking of the applications for investment support in compliance with the project document(s) and operational manual(s);
• lead the consultative preparation of the operational manuals(s), tools and SOPs and ensure their implementation to administer processing / improvement investment support modality;
• Keep track of the main milestones and activities and deliverables, with regards to the gender/age/geographical considerations in the outreach activities of the project and lead immediate corrective actions with the project team and partners to ensure effective and timely participation.
• Coordinate the training and on the job coaching activities addressing the enhancement of the capacities and service delivery of the related units of MoU and other partners.
• Assist in the identification, help select and supervise the work of the local contractors involved in project implementation (including local Partners and CBOs, contractors and suppliers);
• Ensure timely delivery of services by consultants, suppliers, contractors and implementing partners;
• Maintain effective relationships with and ensure the buy-in of project partners and stakeholders including private sector organizations and identify and develop opportunities for partnership where possible;
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with RBC commitments to Accountability to Affected Population including prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse guidelines and WECAN Grievance Redress Mechanism.
• Organize, and prepare background information and updates on project progress (including achievements and bottlenecks) for regular project meetings;
• prepare project progress reports in line with donor requirements and RBC rules and procedures in a timely manner.

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, GBV, others and all staff in other departments
• Externally: Stakeholders, CBOs, Actors.

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Job Summary

• The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies and initiatives related to sustainability, and health and safety within the organization.
• This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, promoting socially responsible practices, and enhancing overall ESG performance indicators related to processing operations focusing on WECAN and resource use reduction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, superintend, and drive a comprehensive Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy that;
• Aligns the Company’s overall business objectives with actions that respect and protect the environment;
• Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Community Development (CD) sentiments;
• Ensures the organization is run accountably, transparently, fairly, and responsibly; and
• Actively manages engagement with stakeholders
• Ensure that ESG related procedures are adhered to and tasks are performed accordingly.
• Ensure procedures and policies are reviewed frequently and are in accordance with ESG performance standards.
• Report to Management on any ESG issues.

Key Relationships:
Internally:

• Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, ESG & other and all staff in other depts.

Externally:

• CBOs, stakeholders on Health, safety and environment.

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Job Summary

• The Gender and culture Officer is responsible for Undertaking policy analysis and analytical work on effective ways to address gender inequalities and promote women's empowerment in agriculture, food security, livelihood and rural development.
• Provides technical support to RBC's Members in the formulation and implementation of gender-responsive agriculture, rural development, food security and livelihood, resilience policies and programmes; and in the implementation of their gender commitments enshrined in regional agreements, global frameworks and international conventions.
• Ensures that all policies and programmes supporting RBC's gender equality policy are implemented in WECAN's field programme of the region/subregions, promoting synergies and coherence with other agriculture and food development policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure Gender and Inclusion Integration in Proposal Development and Project Design and Implementation: With a focus on mainstreaming Gender and Inclusion, the consultant contributes to the design and implementation of new projects undertaken by RBC Nigeria. This involves incorporating strategies that address gender disparities and promote inclusivity throughout the project lifecycle. By actively guiding project teams, the officer ensures that gender and inclusion objectives are met, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of WECAN initiatives.
• Ensure Gender and Inclusion Integration into Strategic Planning Processes: The officer will actively contribute to the Policy Learning on Agrifood Systems. This involves providing expertise and insights to ensure that gender and inclusion considerations are seamlessly integrated into the core strategies and action plans, promoting a more equitable and responsive agricultural framework.
• Contribute to Capacity Building and Awareness on Gender and Inclusion: The consultant plays a crucial role in building the capacity of RBC staff and relevant stakeholders on gender and inclusion matters. This includes organizing training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns to enhance understanding and foster a culture of Gender promotion, and inclusivity within the organization and the broader agricultural community.
• Provide recommendations for policy and program interventions mainly for CPF, to address gender disparities in agriculture, including strategies to enhance women's access to land, finance, inputs, training, and markets.
• Facilitate and represent consultations and workshops on Gender and Inclusion; with key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and women groups, to gather inputs and ensure broad participation in the strategic planning process.
• Lead and Conduct the LGA Gender Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Sector (LGA-ARS), including situational and stakeholder analysis: The assessment will evaluate comprehensively the gender dimensions within the agriculture and rural sector and will focus primarily on analyzing the country's policy context pertaining to gender inclusivity within agriculture, conducting a gender analysis of the agriculture policy processes to ascertain the extent of gender mainstreaming, and conducting a situational analysis.
• Additionally, the assessment will entail a stakeholder analysis to identify key actors and their roles in promoting gender equality within the sector. This assessment will provide an overview of the gender equality aspects of RBC, highlighting areas of progress and areas needing improvement in the implementation of the WECAN. Finally, recommendations will be formulated based on the findings to address any identified gaps and necessary adjustments in policies and programs to enhance gender equality and inclusion within the agriculture and rural sector.