Prestigious Consulting is a professional HR consultancy firm. We focus on improving organizational performance through strategic people & process management.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agriculture & Agro-Allied Project Lead
Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Agro-Allied Project Lead to drive the development, execution, and commercialisation of agribusiness, agro-processing, and agricultural manufacturing projects.
The successful candidate will manage projects from feasibility and planning through implementation and commercial operations, while evaluating financial viability, developing business opportunities, coordinating stakeholders, and identifying potential investors, funding sources, and strategic partners.
The ideal candidate combines practical agro-allied project experience with strong financial analysis, commercial strategy, and project management capabilities.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead agro-allied, agricultural production, agro-processing, and manufacturing projects from concept through implementation and commercialisation.
Develop and review feasibility studies, business cases, financial models, budgets, and investment proposals.
Evaluate project profitability, return on investment (ROI), capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), and cash flow projections.
Identify new project opportunities, investors, funding sources, offtakers, and strategic partnerships.
Coordinate agricultural value chains, sourcing, processing, manufacturing, logistics, and operational activities.
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and performance monitoring frameworks.
Monitor project costs, milestones, operational efficiency, and commercial performance.
Identify opportunities to improve revenue, margins, productivity, and long-term project sustainability.
Manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, government agencies, suppliers, customers, and other strategic stakeholders.
Prepare management reports, investment documentation, and recommendations to support project decisions and expansion.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Delivery of project milestones within approved timelines and budgets.
Quality and timely completion of feasibility studies, financial models, and investment proposals.
Progression of viable projects from planning to implementation and commercialisation.
Identification and development of qualified investment, funding, and partnership opportunities.
Improvement in project profitability, operational readiness, and cost efficiency.
Effective management of project risks, stakeholders, and resources.
Timely submission of project performance reports and strategic recommendations.
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
7–10years’ relevant experience in agribusiness, agro-processing, agricultural manufacturing, or agro-allied project development and management.
Demonstrated experience managing or delivering agricultural or agro-processing projects.
Practical experience in financial modelling, feasibility analysis, budgeting, cash flow projections, and commercial evaluation.
Good understanding of agricultural value chains, agro-processing operations, and project economics.
Experience in business development, investment proposals, funding opportunities, or strategic partnerships.
Strong project planning, leadership, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management tools.
PMP, PRINCE2, CFA, ICAN, or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
Core Competencies:Agribusiness and Agro-Processing
Project Development and Execution
Financial Modelling and Feasibility Analysis
Investment and Commercial Strategy
Business Development and Partnerships
Agricultural Value Chain Management
Budgeting and Project Risk Management
Stakeholder Management and Negotiation.
SalaryN500,000 - N600,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter highlighting relevant agro-allied projects they have managed, their project delivery experience, and their financial analysis capabilities to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Application – Agro & Agriculture Project Lead" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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