Chief Agricultural Officer

Chief Agricultural Officer

Bridgemead Advisory

April 28, 2026June 12, 2026LagosNigeria
Job Description
Job Overview:
Provide strategic leadership for all agricultural operations, ensuring optimal plantation productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement agricultural strategies aligned with business objectives. Oversee all plantation operations, including nursery management, planting, harvesting, and maintenance. Drive yield improvement initiatives and ensure optimal productivity per hectare. Implement best agronomic practices, including soil management, fertilization, and pest control. Lead and supervise estate managers, agronomists, and field teams. Develop and manage agricultural budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation. Ensure compliance with environmental, sustainability, and regulatory standards. Monitor crop performance and implement data-driven decision-making processes. Introduce modern farming techniques, mechanization, and innovation. Collaborate with operations and processing teams to ensure efficient FFB supply.

Required Qualifications:
MSc, BSc, or HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field. Professional Certifications. Relevant certifications in agronomy, plantation management, or sustainability (added advantage). Minimum of 10–15 years relevant experience in plantation management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within oil palm or large-scale agribusiness.

Educational Background:
MSc, BSc, or HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field.

Experience:
Minimum of 10–15 years relevant experience in plantation management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within oil palm or large-scale agribusiness.

Languages:
English

Additional Notes:
Full Time - 9 to 5

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