Job Vacancy at Sahel Capital

Sahel Capital is a leading fund manager and advisory firm focused on West Africa with deep roots in private equity, financial advisory, management consulting, and agribusiness. When you partner with Sahel you benefit from quality financial and operational experience, broad industry knowledge, and a powerful network of global relationships. Through an integrated approach, we work closely with companies and investment partners to deliver capital solutions and advisory services tailored to fit your unique needs.

We are currently seeking to emply suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Vice President, Operating Team

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Perform close oversight, monitoring, and capacity building at portfolio companies in which Sahel Capital has invested.

Job Responsibilities
Support efforts to:

• Governance: Strengthen corporate governance, as well as company processes and controls.
• Strategy: Develop and oversee implementation of strategic growth initiatives.
• Human resources: Identify human resource gaps and oversee recruitment of senior executives to augment the strength of the company’s team.
• Financial reporting: Develop appropriate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting templates which can be used by company for ongoing reporting requirements.
• Operations: Identify opportunities for improved efficiency and work with the senior team to resolve.
• ESG: Assess, monitor, and facilitate the resolution of environmental, social and governance issues at portfolio companies.
• Sales, marketing & distribution: Identify and resolve any sales, marketing, and product distribution challenges or constraints.

Candidate Profile

• Previous senior level responsibility in an agribusiness company required.
• 7-years of relevant agribusiness operating experience.
• Should have clear understanding of how work at portfolio company links directly to value creation for shareholders, and in particular a private equity firm.
• Livestock related operating experience (poultry, animal feed, other) a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online