POSITION : Deputy Chief Executive Officer, FMCG

Responsibilities

• Drive specific projects requiring stakeholder engagement e.g. backward integration and agricultural expansion projects
• Provide strategic guidance on Business Development
• Oversee corporate services functions i.e. HR, Administration, Corporate Affairs, Facilities Management
• Support the CEO in monitoring day-to-day operations of the organisation
• Develop and implement strategies to engage stakeholders in various agencies and ministries (e.g. Ministries of Agriculture; Trade & Investment; Finance, NAFDAC/ Ghana Food Authority, Tax and Customs)
• Evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and alert the board to issues and/or risks to the company as soon as they arise so they can be managed effectively

Key External Contacts:

• Senior officials of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies

Other Key Attributes:

• Proven record of success in senior-level management (ideally in Marketing or Business Development)
• Deep knowledge of the Nigerian regulatory framework
• Gravitas and connectedness - ability to unlock access to government

Candidate Profile

• University degree
• Masters in Business Administration or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 20 years’ relevant experience of managing people and resources.
• Experience in FMCG will be an added advantage
• Experience in backward integration projects and agribusiness