6. Hub Plantation Manager (2) 

Reports to the PMU Operations Manager. The Hub Plantation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning and implementation of the NOPP activites in the Hub including mobilization of smallholder oil palm farmers for oil palm development and other project interventions under Component 2 (Livelihood diversification and resilience) in the Districts under the respective Hub.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Hub Plantation Manager’s duties will include the following:

1. Lead all key processes of Hub Project planning, budgeting, management, Project implementation, monitoring, execution and reporting.
2. Liaise with the PMU in preparation of farmer mobilization guidelines and materials for consensual adoption. iii. Provide leadership in the identification and implementation of alternative livelihood activities in the hub.
3. Coordinate the establishment of community-driven farmer mobilization and vetting teams in collaboration with PMU.
4. Monitor the key implementation processes in the Hub to ensure achievement of Hub Objectives.
5. Coordinate the development of database of eligible farmers participating in the smallholder scheme.

• Lead the development of training programs for both the farmers and staff in production methods, technologies, skills conservation and proper land use. Prepare and present timely work plans and budgets for approval by the Board and submission to PMU for integration into the PMU Budget. ix. Provide timely and accurate reporting of all activities in the approved Annual Work Plan & Budget on Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Basis.

1. Set up SOP documents and policies to guide and govern work activities and the use of PMU resources together with the PMU Operations Manager.
2. Coordinate nad liaise with other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of oil palm establishment.

• Act as the principal spokesperson for the Project; disseminate its objectives, activities and achievements and its roles relative to oil palm development in the hub, as authorized by the NOPP PMU.

Academic qualifications

1. Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
2. Post Graduate in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Rural Development, Management or related field from a recognized University/Institution.
3. Computer literacy- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer applications.

Work Experience

The candidate should;

1. Have five (5) years in a large and busy organization involved in Agriculture and Rural Development.
2. Have a good understanding of the Oil Palm subsector and be able to lead the technical implementation of the oil palm value chain activities.
3. Have experience in working with farmer organizations, out grower schemes and running of agriculture enterprises as business entities.
4. Have strong leadership and organizational skills and team management capabilities.
5. Experience in Agricultural Extension and/or Credit/Rural financial services and working without growers’ schemes will be added advantage.

• Lead all key processes of Hub Project planning, budgeting, management, Project implementation, monitoring, execution and reporting.
• Liaise with the PMU in preparation of farmer mobilization guidelines and materials for consensual adoption.
• Provide leadership in the identification and implementation of alternative livelihood activities in the hub.
• Coordinate the establishment of community-driven farmer mobilization and vetting teams in collaboration with PMU.
• Monitor the key implementation processes in the Hub to ensure achievement of Hub Objectives.
• Coordinate the development of a database of eligible farmers participating in the smallholder scheme.
• Lead the development of training programs for both the farmers and staff in production methods, technologies, skills conservation, and proper land use.
• Prepare and present timely work plans and budgets for approval by the Board and submission to PMU for integration into the PMU Budget.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of all activities in the approved Annual Work Plan & Budget on Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Basis.
• Set up SOP documents and policies to guide and govern work activities and the use of PMU resources together with the PMU Operations Manager.
• Coordinate and liaise with other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of oil palm establishment.
• Act as the principal spokesperson for the Project; disseminate its objectives, activities, and achievements and its roles relative to oil palm development in the hub, as authorized by the NOPP PMU.

• Project planning
• Budgeting
• Management
• Monitoring
• Execution
• Reporting
• Leadership
• Training programs development
• Database management
• Communication

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension or its equivalent
• Post Graduate in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Rural Development, Management or related field
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and other computer applications