Chief Operating Officer (Agribusiness)
a Pan-African Trade Infrastructure and Venture Studio Company - Qualis Business Support Services
Responsibilities
- Corridor Activation - GTC Nigeria Gambia Agric Export Activation
- Commission cold storage infrastructure at Banjul port. Target minimum 500 MT capacity.
- Secure Lagos offtake agreements, minimum one binding offtake contract with a Lagos wholesale fish importer before first shipment.
- Execute first containerised export shipment. From Banjul to Lagos and vice versa. This is the milestone that validates the entire model.
- Oversee contractor selection, commissioning timeline, and operational readiness
- Team Building & Performance Management
- Financial Management & Capital Stewardship Ownership
- Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Maintain clean regulatory standing in both jurisdictions. Nigeria and The Gambia. NCS, NAFDAC, SON, Gambia Revenue Authority, phytosanitary certification — the COO ensures zero compliance gaps.
- Support the Compliance & Licensing Officer in managing CBN FX regulations, EFCC reporting, and Gambia Central Bank requirements for the corridor financial services activation
Requirements
- Degree in Agric Economics, M.Sc in Agric Business with 10 years of experience in pan-African trade
- Previous experience handling of Agric export across West Africa is a MUST,
- Knowledge of customs requirements for export, agribusiness operations, or structured trade finance — with at least 2 years in a direct P&L ownership role.
- Proven corridor or multi-country operations experience in Agric Export
Remuneration
N1,500,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
16th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using "COO Agric Business" as the subject of the email.
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