Livestock Manager

APG Global

Doha, Qatar

Ref: KP021-87

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Investor and Development of Agribusiness
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Exceptional Expatriate Tax Free Package

Our client is Qatar’s premier investor and developer of agricultural and livestock to ensure food security for the country. Owned by Qatar’s sovereign fund, this firm invests worldwide, in strategic projects, companies and operators for food security. They have forged partnerships and alliances with key global players in the agribusiness environment worldwide with the aim of securing and improving food supply sources that are in harmony with the environment. They are now looking to recruit a Livestock Manager to manage the day to day business activities of the Livestock Division for the firm.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage the day-to-day business activities in this unit (establish leads, identify targets, follow up, communication, negotiations, conclusions, etc. with counterparts).
• Manage the unit as a portfolio in terms of each activity (potential investment or prospect) as well as collectively.
• Identify, analyze, recommend and manage the communication with each potential target.
• Conduct & manage field analysis tasks.
• Assign, conduct and manage feasibility studies, due diligence tasks, evaluation, valuation, technical or financial assessment, reviews and any other business-relevant exercise/task.
• Conduct commercial reviews.
• Provide technical, commercial and management reports.
• Communicate, recommend, assign and manage relevant consultants (as & when required)
• Evaluate (technically, commercially & operationally) potential investment opportunities in this field.
• Provide advice, recommendations, solutions and options within the area of expertise.
• Manage the viable investment opportunity through to conclusion and handover to the operations sector in the company.
• Prepare research material and provide written reports & presentations on business plans, findings, research, outcomes, performance, etc.

Requirements

The attributes we seek include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or related fields. Candidates with a Master in a related field are a plus.
• Candidate with at least 7 years of proven experience and effectiveness (those working beyond the Masters in their specialty area will be highly regarded).
• Familiarity with Livestock (sheep, beef cattle) production methods is necessary.
• In depth knowledge in the industry of Livestock - (Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Poultry, etc.)
• Previous experience in one or more of the Livestock-industries (breeding business, ranching, grazing, trading, etc.).
• Has geographic exposure to the industry and knows what is/could be bred where.
• Has commercial knowledge of the industry parameters and an appreciation for operational costs for each livestock.
• Familiar with the entire process and life circle of livestock to export.
• Familiar with the supply chain management process and can manage it.
• At least 7 to 10 years of practical experience in a similar role.
• Preference will be given to Qatari Nationals.

An outstanding expatriate salary package (with exceptional benefits) will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organisation. To apply, forward your resume in Word format.

About the Company

APG-Global is an Australian-based recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set. Since 1999, APG Global has successfully demonstrated the ability to bring job seekers and clients together worldwide for business optimization. Our key regions of specialisation cover Australia, New Zealand, Asia, China, the Middle East, Far East and Europe.

With solid industry credentials, the APG-Global team focus is on solving executive and professional talent supply issues across borders and cultures. APG-Global headquarters are in the Southport CBD on the Gold Coast of Queensland in Australia – one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and the epicenter of high-rise development activity and tourism construction growth in Australia.

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