Job Opening at Sahel Capital Partners and Advisory Limited

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. The power of a partnership with Sahel leads to better investments, stronger businesses, and shared success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Group Operations Director

Location: Lagos

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced professional with extensive agribusiness and consumer goods experience in Africa to serve as the group operations director, based in Lagos Nigeria but covering operations across the country.

Desired Attributes

• Established track record of implementing viable commercial growth strategies, instituting operational controls, and maximizing business efficiency
• Ability to quickly understand the primary drivers of a variety of businesses, diagnose problems, and think through solutions while always focusing on the need for optimal returns on investments
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and earn trust of the CEO and senior management
• Ability to listen to and interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
• Highly motivated and energetic, with collegial and sharing work style
• Adaptable, resourceful and strong work ethics
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on and problem-solving attitude suited for working with few subordinates or external intermediaries
• High professional integrity and sound business judgment when working with colleagues, potential partners and businesses
• Ability to analyse and understand financial statements
• Proficient in MS Office suite of applications

Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate degree, with preference given to candidates with an MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in business consulting, agribusiness, operational management (generalist or specialist), or other relevant leadership roles
• Experience serving on Boards of Directors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: dadebusoye@sahelcp.com