Job Title: Deputy Director General (DDG)
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
About Premier Agribusiness Academy:
Premier Agribusiness Academy is Nigeria’s leading institution that adds value throughout the agricultural value chain by providing world-class capacity-building events and training programs.
The Academy is a learning facility that develops and transfers well-researched and creative competencies necessary for long-term investment in all agricultural-related businesses. The centre’s objective is to facilitate human capital development in response to the expanding needs of the global agricultural sector.
Job Overview
- The Deputy Director General (DDG) will support the Director General in leading the strategic development, operational management, and organizational growth of Premier Agribusiness Academy.
- The DDG will provide leadership in implementing policies, overseeing program execution, and ensuring the institution’s goals of advancing agribusiness education and research are met.
- This role involves fostering collaborations, securing partnerships, and driving innovation within the agricultural sector, focusing on training programs for both the public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Assist the Director General in formulating and executing strategic plans to meet the academy’s objectives.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative training programs, research initiatives, and agribusiness solutions.
- Drive expansion of the academy’s influence within the agribusiness sector across Nigeria and the wider region.
Operational Management:
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and achievement of performance targets.
- Guidance on curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and student admissions.
- Implement efficient resource management strategies to enhance operational sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry leaders, and international organizations.
- Represent the academy in external meetings, forums, and events to build partnerships and promote its vision.
Financial Oversight:
- Assist in managing the academy’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources for programs and projects.
- Lead fundraising initiatives and efforts to secure grants and donations to support academy programs.
Human Capital Development:
- Lead and mentor senior staff and faculty to ensure a high-performance culture within the academy.
- Drive staff development and capacity-building initiatives to enhance institutional excellence.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Monitor the performance of academic and training programs to ensure quality and impact.
- Implement performance management frameworks to track progress towards institutional goals.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s Degree or higher in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles, preferably in education, agribusiness, or related sectors.
- Strong knowledge of the agribusiness landscape in Nigeria and globally.
- Proven track record of driving organizational growth and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities.
- Visionary leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Leadership and people management
- Communication and public relations
- Collaboration and relationship-building
- Financial and operational acumen.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications to: premieragricacademy@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
