DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Unit Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and management of all production units and income-generating activities within the institution. The role bridges practical training and commercial production, ensuring that workshops, farms, service units, and other enterprise activities generate revenue while providing learners with hands-on, industry-relevant experience. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Develop and implement annual production plans, targets, and schedules for all institutional production units and IGAs.
Coordinate day-to-day operations of all production units including workshops
Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality standards, and timely delivery of goods and services.
Identify, develop, and implement new income-generating opportunities and commercialisation strategies.
Prepare production unit budgets and revenue projections and monitor income against set targets.
Maintain accurate financial records for all production and commercial activities and submit periodic revenue reports.
Ensure all products and services meet required quality standards, specifications, and industry benchmarks.
Integrate production unit activities with CBET training programs to ensure learners gain practical, industry-relevant competencies.
Market the institution's production capabilities, products, and services to attract tenders, contracts, and sales.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by designated authority from time to time.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Project Planning and Management, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management or an equivalent from a recognized institution
A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in managing income-generating activities, commercial production, workshop operations, or technical projects or a closely related field.
Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office Suite, accounting/ERP software, and project management tools.