Agric Service Specialist at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center - Program.
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Duration: Twenty-Two (22) Months

Building Resilience Through Sustainable Agriculture Phase 2 Project

• In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for prospective candidates for the project funded by European Union and German Government through GIZ (Journey to Self-Reliance - JSR). The position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Primary Responsibilities

• Counsel and advice farmers on farm cultivation, fertilization and harvesting.
• Conduct research and implement new technology and practices.
• Periodically analyze agricultural data and prepare reports.
• Support the PD in liaising with relevant government agencies and other stake holders.
• Promote understanding and cooperation between government regulatory agencies and farmers.
• Observe and inspect project demo farms, farmer’s crops and soils.
• In consultation with the PD, make presentations to farmers on farm management best practice.
• Respond to requests from farmers and stake holders.
• Draft periodic reports on completion of project activities and inputs to the PD.
• Day-to-day liaising with the PD on updates on progress and problems as they arise.
• Represent the PD and/or the Project in the absence of the PD as required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Director.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy or any other related field.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in agriculture focused projects.
• Excellent knowledge of agriculture value chain.
• Good level of computer literacy (primarily in Microsoft Office packages).
• Fluent in Local languages and English.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.