Jobs at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

• Manage the workshop's daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, maintaining equipment, fostering a productive, collaborative work environment and ensuring workshop goals are achieved.

Roles and Responsibilities
Workshop Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, projects, and repairs while maintaining quality standards.
• Regularly inspect the workshop area to identify potential hazards and address safety concerns promptly.
• Provide oversight and check job estimates to ensure jobs are done in a cost-saving manner
• Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day-to-day operations.
• Act as a technical adviser on key projects and other areas of the business as requested.

Maintenance:

• Coordinate and manage regular maintenance and repair of workshop tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Ensure that all workshop equipment is in excellent working condition and adheres to safety standards.

Inventory and Supplies:

• Maintain an updated inventory of workshop tools, spare parts, and supplies.
• Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure the availability of necessary materials and equipment.
• Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to workshop activities.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety guidelines and best practices in the workshop.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention among workshop employees.

Team Management:

• Lead and motivate a team of workshop technicians and workers to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide guidance and support to employees to enhance their performance and professional growth.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of workshop activities, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
• Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the head of the fleet on manpower overruns or shortfalls.
• Provide feedback to staff that are not performing to the expected level and ensure human resources are informed of trends in performance through the head of the Fleet

Training and Development:

• Organize and conduct training sessions for workshop staff on new techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of workshop employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience (at least 3 years) in workshop management and coordination, preferably in the poultry or agricultural industry.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of workshop tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations related to workshop operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Leadership and team management abilities with a track record of motivating and inspiring teams.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges and find effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines.

Expected Behavioral Competencies:

• Resourcefulness
• Dependability
• Passion
• Integrity
• Promptness
• Accountability
• Image/brand representation of the company.

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Role Purpose

• Responsible for designing, implementing and managing Information Technology strategies and plans towards achieving efficient and effective business operations for present and emerging technologies.

Description of Contribution
IT Operations & Strategy, Planning Management:

• Responsible for overseeing and optimizing technology infrastructure, implementing and maintaining software solutions that are tailored to meet agricultural needs, ensuring data security, and collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency through technology integration.
• Responsible for ensuring the availability of all services to all Users according to the agreed Service Level Agreement, SLA, and related contracts as well as defining processes that comply with established standards and quality specifications.
• Coordinates the development and delivery of the entire set of SLAs while ensuring commonality of approach across them.
• Responsible for management of the IT Infrastructure in all the company’s locations and departments to ensure smooth and effective performance of IT operations.
• Define processes that comply with established standards and information technology specifications.
• Have full responsibility for users’ information/data availability, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Prepares the business unit IT budget in line with business direction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to recommend innovative solutions for competitive advantage.

Information Security:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security program that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Define and enforce information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assess current technology architecture for vulnerabilities, and weaknesses and for possible upgrades or improvement.
• Implement and oversee technological upgrades, improvements, and major changes to the information security environment.
• Ensure implementation of a system security policy that protects business information.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external security audits

Communications & Network Security:

• Provide the technology framework to ensure visibility across the supply chain for the business and the clients it supports.
• Maintain network IT security; analyse networks for security threats; develop virus protection.
• Control domain users’ access, and physical database resources and ensure that only authorized persons use applications.
• Lead investigations into security breaches, analysing the root cause, and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning:

• Document IT design and resources and create a business recovery process.
• Perform business impact and risk assessments.
• Ensure IT resources follow best practices that protect them from natural disasters.
• Responsible for IT Incident and Problem Resolution,IT resources Availability, Capacity building and Disaster Recovery.
• Review reports on incidents and breaches, investigate and resolve issues and apply appropriate mitigants.
• Initiate, implement and coordinate all IT projects- the planning and implementation in the companies and ensuring that it meets the agreed specification timing, quality and budget.

Project & Time Management:

• Determine project feasibility and viability while ensuring that business requirement for the new system is defined.
• Produce plans to define how specified quality requirements will be achieved, controlled, assured, and managed for specific IT contracts or projects.
• Responsible for implementing IT standards and quality policy for all projects and possibly simplifying them for smaller projects.
• Communicate IT project progress and issues to the Group Managing Director or the SMT that has the direct supervisory role for the division.
• Conduct detailed reviews of all major projects being managed in the business unit periodically to meet specified standards.
• Develop internal requisition procedure and approval hierarchy in line with the group guidelines on purchasing and Initiate and/or approve requisitions for items within the IT department whenever such arise.
• Adopt best-in-class IT standards and quality policies for all projects and possibly simplify them for a smaller project.
• Measure User satisfaction often by survey using a repeatable process to track changes over time.
• Identify broad categories of IT consumables and services and establish procedures for ensuring that purchases conform to specific standards.cascade to all employees.
• Facilitate goal-level creation for the broader function and work with other managers to ensure the goals cascade to all employeesOrganize and coordinate appropriate specialized training for IT staff to improve their IT skills to support the operation efficiently.

Qualifications

• BSc / HND in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematical sciences with 5 years of industry experience.

Professional Accreditation:

• CISSP, CISM, CCNSP CCNA, CCDP, CCNP, etc.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Good negotiating Skills.
• Strategic, innovative & Creative thinking
• Strong leadership and Organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Sound Analytical skills and business knowledge
• Sound at information management, innovative and creative.
• Externally oriented and sound business knowledge
• Demonstrate self-confidence and integrity.

Expected Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical
• Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Managing Systems & Processes
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Integrity & Trustworthiness
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong interpersonal relationships and ability to keep up to date with emerging technologies.
• Collaboration Systems Enhancements.

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Job Purpose

• Draft legal agreements and contracts in conjunction with the subject matter department.
• Development and vet service level agreements (SLA) for services engaged.
• Assist in the review of guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Analyse and identify the risk of legal implications within the group and take remedial proactive measures in conjunction with the relevant department

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the agribusiness company in all legal matters related to the company's operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to the company's operations.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on various legal issues related to the company's operations. Advise the company on the legal implications of business decisions.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Negotiate with external parties, including lawyers and other legal professionals.
• Work with the management team to develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
• Assist in obtaining necessary licenses, permits, and approvals for the company's operations.
• Review and advise on insurance policies and claims.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as necessary.
• Develop and conduct legal training for the company's employees.
• Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance in all areas of the company's operations.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of reports and other documents required by regulatory bodies
• Notify and advise on changes in the law of the country as it relates to groups’ interests.
• Maintain an archive and library of legal documents in a safe and easily retrievable manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or a related field. A higher degree or specialization in agricultural law or agribusiness would be an added advantage.
• Proven experience (typically 5 - 7 years) as a legal officer or in a similar legal role, preferably within the agribusiness industry.
• Admission to the bar association or relevant professional legal qualification

Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of agribusiness laws, regulations, and industry practices.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess legal risks and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with intellectual property laws and corporate governance principles.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal opinions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines
• Business planning and analysis
• People and time management
• Report writing and presentation
• Protection of Confidential Information
• MS Office Tools and Calendar Management
• Good negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of poultry business operations and experience with process improvement
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Lateral thinking skills.

Expected Behavioral Competencies

• Resourcefulness
• Dependability
• Passion
• Integrity
• Promptness
• Accountability
• Image/brand representation of the company.

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Job Purpose

• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious activities or transactions to prevent fraud, embezzlement, or other financial crimes.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement corrective actions to address identified control deficiencies or non-compliance issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure correctness and accuracy of every record of the company through daily call-over reports
• Ensure that all credit sales are duly approved
• Ensure a well-controlled payable portfolio
• Early detection/correction of shortage/suppression
• Ensure strict adherence to budget as approved by management for the company
• Ensure that I.O.U collected are duly approved and retired within 48hrs/completion of the assignment
• Ensure strict compliance with company processes, procedures and regulations
• Ensure the safeguarding of the various assets of the company e,g consumables, stock, fixed assets etc.
• Monitoring of diesel intake from vendors and internal dispensing to ensure accuracy and prevent conversion, pilferage, theft or fraud
• Ensure adherence to the HSE regulations
• Prevention and detection of fraud, forgeries and operational errors
• Prepare and submit regular reports to ICM/HIC and other RELEVANT stakeholders on the status of internal control activities, including any issues or concerns that require attention.

Education Qualification

• BSc / HND in Accounting

Professional Certification:

• ICAN ATS Certification

Required Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in internal control, auditing, compliance, risk management, or accounting at officer level

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities to completion with tight timelines
• Business planning and analysis
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• People and time management
• Report writing and presentation
• Protection of Confidential Information
• MS Office Tools and Calendar Management
• Good negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of poultry business operations and experience with process improvement
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Lateral thinking skills.

Expected Behavioral Competencies:

• Resourcefulness in handling challenges.
• Dependability in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Passion for maintaining high standards of control and compliance.
• Integrity in all dealings.
• Promptness in addressing issues.
• Accountability for actions and decisions.
• Representing the company's image and brand positively.