Job Openings at Nigerian College of Agribusiness

The Nigerian College of Agribusiness provides specialized education that drives improved productivity and performance in the agricultural sector in Africa. Established in 2020 and approved by the National Board for Technical Education, NCA is pioneering action learning for the acceleration of skills development in commercial agricultural production, innovative food processing, agribusiness trade and development leadership, NCA is pioneering action learning for the acceleration of skills development in commercial agricultural production, innovative food processing, agribusiness trade and development leadership. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable and profitable agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and social progress across Africa and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Head of Business

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

About the Role

• The Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA) is recruiting a dynamic, commercially minded, and results driven professional for the position of Head of Business.
• This senior leadership role is responsible for driving enrollments, marketing, business development, partnerships, and revenue growth across all academic and professional programs of the College.
• The ideal candidate must be vibrant, confident, strategic, and capable of generating strong numbers through innovative outreach and market engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive student enrollments across all NCA postgraduate, professional, and certification programs
• Lead national and regional marketing campaigns, digital promotions, and brand visibility
• Build, manage, and expand partnerships with farms, agribusinesses, ministries, NGOs, and private sector organisations
• Develop and execute business strategies that increase revenue for the College and its Centres
• Manage the full enrollment funnel: lead generation, nurturing, conversion, onboarding, and retention
• Coordinate national outreach activities for South West, South South, and Northern Nigeria training hubs
• Identify new business opportunities, corporate training prospects, and institutional partnerships
• Represent NCA at conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and partnership meetings
• Oversee marketing budgets, content planning, and digital communication channels
• Conduct market research to support new programs and emerging training needs
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reports
• Work closely with the Head of Programs to align growth strategies with program delivery capacity
• Ensure efficient and professional communication across all student and corporate touchpoints

Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• Strong background in sales, enrollment management, marketing, or business development
• Proven track record of hitting growth targets in education, training, consulting, or similar industries
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills
• Ability to lead initiatives, convert leads, and drive revenue independently
• Vibrant, proactive, entrepreneurial, and able to work without supervision
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Ibadan or willing to relocate.
• Ability to travel nationally as required for business engagements

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with higher education enrollments or professional training markets
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and conversion funnels
• Experience building public and private sector partnerships
• Ability to conceptualize and execute new business ideas

Method of Application 
Interested and quaified candidates should send their CV and detailed Cover Letters to: careers@ncaedu.ng using "Application – Head of Business" as the subject of the email.

2.) Finance & Admin Officer

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

About the Role

• The Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA) is seeking a diligent, trustworthy, and highly organised professional for the position of Finance & Admin Officer. This role is central to the smooth financial and administrative operation of the College and supports both academic and professional programs.
• The ideal candidate must be accurate, disciplined, results oriented, and capable of managing finance and administrative processes with minimal supervision. Integrity is critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial transactions including invoicing, receipts, and payment confirmations for academic and professional programs
• Handle weekly and monthly reconciliation of bank statements, tuition payments, and program revenues
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and documentation for audits and reporting
• Manage petty cash, procurement, and expense tracking within approved limits
• Prepare monthly income and expenditure reports, including centre-specific revenue reports
• Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and program cost analysis
• Handle administrative functions including staff records, document filing, and office coordination
• Support student onboarding by providing payment guidance and administrative documentation
• Support logistics and operations during academic and professional training programs
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and reporting standards
• Maintain vendor relationships and process vendor payments
• Prepare financial inputs for weekly, monthly, and quarterly institutional reports

Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency in bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial documentation
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and basic proficiency in accounting tools or software
• High level of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Must be residing in or willing to relocate to Ibadan or its environs
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with educational institutions, training organisations, NGOs, or professional bodies
• Experience preparing financial reports or supporting audits
• Familiarity with digital payment systems and CRM tools
• Experience handling procurement and expense control

Method of Application 
Interested and quaified candidates should send their CV and detailed Cover Letters to: careers@ncaedu.ng using "Application – Finance & Admin Officer" as the subject of the email.

3.) Business Development Executive

Job Locations: Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos, Ibadan - Oyo, Benin - Edo, and Port Harcourt - Rivers
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

About the Role

• The Nigerian College of Agribusiness (NCA) is recruiting energetic, ambitious, and results-driven professionals for the role of Business Development Executive (BDE) across two strategic regions: North and South.
• This is a field-focused business role responsible for driving program enrollments, regional partnerships, corporate outreach, and market expansion for all NCA programs.
• The ideal candidates must be proactive, confident, excellent communicators, and passionate about agribusiness, education, and market development. These roles form the backbone of NCA’s national expansion system.

Additional Information:

• Business Development Executive – North Region: (Based in Abuja or Kaduna; covers NW, NE, and NC states)
• Business Development Executive – South Region: (Based in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, or Port Harcourt; covers SW, SS, and SE states)

Key Responsibilities

• Drive student and participant enrollments for all NCA professional programs
• Conduct regional outreach to farms, agribusinesses, ministries, ADPs, NGOs, cooperatives, and universities
• Represent NCA in local engagements, exhibitions, field visits, and cluster mobilization
• Manage and grow regional WhatsApp communities and digital outreach channels
• Execute corporate and institutional partnership strategies in collaboration with the Head of Business
• Identify local training opportunities, corporate engagements, and sponsored program possibilities
• Coordinate basic logistics during field events and trainings within the assigned region
• Conduct regular market research to identify new opportunities for NCA programs
• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports on leads, conversions, and partnerships
• Strengthen NCA’s regional presence and brand visibility
• Support the Head of Business in meeting revenue and enrollment targets

Requirements
Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field (Marketing, Agriculture, Business, or Social Sciences is an advantage)
• Strong experience in sales, field marketing, community outreach, or business development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasive skills
• Familiarity with agribusiness environments, value chains, NGOs, or agricultural clusters (added advantage)
• Strong digital marketing and WhatsApp engagement skills
• High confidence, energy, and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Must reside in the region of application (North or South)
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region when necessary

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in higher education enrollment or training sectors
• Experience engaging Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), NGOs, or cooperatives
• Ability to build relationships quickly and convert leads to enrollment
• Good presentation and public speaking ability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a growing national institution
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Clear career growth pathways as NCA expands across Nigeria
• Supportive and dynamic work culture.

Method of Application 
Interested and quaified candidates should send their CV and detailed Cover Letters to: careers@ncaedu.ng clearly indicating the region they are applying for (North or South) as the subject of the email. E.g Application – Business Development Executive (North or South).