Project Lead (Farming)

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Role:

Reporting to the Executive Director of GBHub Africa: 

The Projects Lead will be based in Kebbi, Nigeria and have on-the-grounds responsibility for the implementation of the block farming concept in Nigeria, starting with proof-of-concept project for the tomato block farming project in Kebbi State in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Director in the design of priority products for the block farming projects.
• Design annual project roll out plans for the block farms.
• Lead in the execution of the block farming projects in the ground.
• Responsible for local community stakeholder engagement, including community leaders, farmers, suppliers, etc.
• Fully responsible for maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with farmers on the block farming projects, ensuring low attrition with farmers.
• Work with agronomists to provide deep level technical support to farmers, leading to improved farm yields year-on-year.
• Identify suitable locations for the implementation of future block farming projects
• Provide leadership to local team to ensure a strong sense of team commitment and motivation.
• Preparation and presentation of periodic project reports.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.