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Lusaka Province, Zambia

Company Overview:The International Finance Corporation [IFC] operates as a sister organization of the World Bank and is a key member of the World Bank Group. As the largest global development financial institution with a primary focus on the private sector in developing countries, the IFC plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and sustainable development.Core Overview:Reports directly to the Africa Regional Manager-Upstream, ensuring alignment with regional goals and strategies.Supports the identification and assessment of agribusiness Upstream opportunities, aligning with country and sector strategies while gauging market creation potential.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Actively contributes to business development, screening, and deploying high-quality Upstream / Advisory sustainable agriculture pipeline projects across Africa. Collaborates on internal policy work and related interventions to prioritize initiatives, ensuring the optimal impact of IFC Agribusiness Upstream efforts in the sustainable agriculture sector.Facilitates the development of market assessments, feasibility studies, and implementation plans for agribusiness Upstream projects, playing a key role in shaping projects that lead to IFC investments.Designs and integrates scalable solutions and platforms with the potential for replication across diverse markets.Identifies cutting-edge trends, technologies, business models, and innovative solutions to capitalize on emerging markets.Routinely generates reports on the assigned Upstream portfolio, monitoring progress against project milestones and KPIs.Carries out sector-specific data analysis and operating model assessments, conceptualizing new projects, products, and platform businesses.Partners with the World Bank to analyze sector and regulatory reforms necessary to secure opportunities for private investment in the sustainable agriculture sector.

Company Overview:Headquartered in South Africa, Bupo Animal Health is an international company operating in South America, Europe, and Africa. Specializing in the manufacture, import, and distribution of animal health pharmaceutical products and animal nutrition products, the company serves the farming and livestock industry. With a focus on both poultry [80%] and large animal / livestock products [20%], it has cultivated a robust distribution network spanning the African continent and established branches in Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt. Core Overview:Reported directly to the Group CEO of Bupo Business Group, overseeing a team of 8 direct reports.Steered business operations, providing strategic guidance to the board to ensure the group’s alignment with the overarching financial vision, mission, and long-term objectives.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Advised the group’s veterinarian on antimicrobial resistance [AMR] and actively contributed to the one health program.Kept relevant stakeholders informed of company developments aligned with strategic objectives.Prepared and presented annual reports at board meetings, offering strategic advice to the Chairman and board members.Built and nurtured close partnerships with all stakeholders, including the Chairman, board members, staff, clients, key decision-makers, and external service suppliers.Devised and reported on the efficacy of implemented business plans, monitoring progress and effectiveness.Held responsibility for overall financial and non-financial performance, integrating initiatives to generate revenue and reduce operating expenditure while maintaining competitiveness, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service.Monitored the annual budget, ensuring revenue and sales targets were met.Managed the efficient implementation of a novel marketing strategy, ensuring market relevance.[Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]

Core Overview:Reported directly to the Group CEO / Chairman of Bupo Business Group, leading a high-performing team of 5 direct reports, with a primary focus on steering and overseeing overall business operations for enhanced efficiency and profitability.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Effectively scheduled workloads to meet priorities and targets, ensuring the achievement of all performance-related goals.Developed and expanded sales initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa, actively participating in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of marketing and sales strategies to achieve company objectives.Played a pivotal role in recruitment and mentoring processes for new staff, infusing energy and charisma to inspire, lead, and develop team members.Assisted the finance department in formulating forecasts and budgets, contributing to the financial health and strategic planning of the group.Cultivated and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring positive and sustainable collaborations.Led key projects, including the successful rollout of the Nigerian branch, the establishment of a feed additives division, and the introduction of vaccines in Africa, with a focus on South Africa.

Company Overview:A wholly owned subsidiary of the prominent Nigerian food and entertainment group, Food Concepts Plc, it was established as a pivotal component of the group's backward integration strategy. This strategic move aims to address the increasing demand for high-quality chicken within the flagship fast-food brand, Chicken Republic, which boasts a nationwide presence.Core Overview:Reported directly to the CEO of Food Concepts Plc, leading a team of 5 direct reports and steering overall business operations for streamlined efficiency and improved profitabilityEstablished and managed the integrated poultry project, including the start-up operations of 24 environmentally controlled [EC] houses.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Planned and organized the setup programs for the grandparent farm, parent stock farm, 2nd and 3rd broiler farms, and processing plant with a capacity of 3,000 birds per hour [Linco type].Successfully established both grandparent and broiler commercial hatcheries.Controlled product costing, accurately factoring in related business expenses, such as raw materials procurement, worker’s wages, and distribution costs.Provided valuable advice and coaching to the management team, introducing revised techniques and strategies for handling challenging situations.Project-managed new investments and played a key role in the elaboration of investment plans, business plans, and feasibility studies.Conducted a comprehensive SWOT analysis to identify and address the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Company Overview:A subsidiary of Crest Poultry Group, operating under the umbrella of Consolidated Farming Industries [CFI] Holdings and a prominent entity listed on the Zimbabwean Stock Exchange, specializing in broiler breeding. Exports high-quality broiler hatching eggs, broiler day-old chicks, and broiler parent day-old chicks to African countries. Key export destinations include Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Botswana, Angola, and Zambia.Core Overview:Spearheaded the day-to-day operations of all departments within Crest Poultry Group, overseeing a team of 5 direct reports and reporting directly to the CEO.Provided strategic leadership and support to departmental heads, contributing to the overall profitability of the business.Played a pivotal role in designing investment operations to foster poultry production and commercialization, emphasizing improvements in animal feeding, nutrition, genetics, flock replacement, and management, as well as animal health and welfare.Contributed to the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems, collaborating with contact producers, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and government stakeholders.Key Roles & Accountabilities:Formulated and implemented standardized company policies and business strategies, ensuring a seamless operational flow.Worked closely with the team, steering the development, planning, and implementation of performance optimization action plans and strategies and tracked post-implementation performance in line with overarching technical, quality, and financial metrics.Partnered with senior management to prepare budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Ensured optimal staffing levels while fostering a culture of cohesive collaboration and goal achievement within the senior management team.[Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]

Eastern Cape Province Veterinary Services

Master Of Project Management (Mpm), Project Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Veterinary Science Degree (Bvsc)

Cambridge Advanced Level Certificate

Cambridge Ordinary Level Certificate