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  • Posted: Apr 14, 2015
    Deadline: Apr 26, 2015
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    Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening ...
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    Agriculture Team Lead

    Department: USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Livelihoods Project
    Band: E1
    Reports to: Technical Program Director
    Based in: Abuja
    Duration: 2 Years(with possibility of extension)

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1.    Lead the implementation of Intermediate Result (IR) 1 - HHs Have Diversified & Increased Agricultural Production and Productivity
    2.    Collaborate with program stakeholders in the milleVsorghum/maize/cowpea/ground-nut/soybean/rice and small ruminant (sheep and goat) and non-ruminant (poultry) value chains, including private sector, trade associations, NGOs, government agencies, universities, research agencies, value chain actors. other donor programs and strategic partners and transform this into gains for small holder famers
    3.    Assist smallholder farmers in adopting new technology and other innovations for increased productivity, quality, efficiency, management, etc through tailored trainings and demonstration trials
    4.    Identify promising areas for productivity-enhancing interventions in the millet/sorghum/maize/cowpealground-nut/soybeanlrice and small ruminant (sheep and goat) and non-ruminant (poultry) value chains for smallholder farmers and mobilize specialized consultants to address constraints, propose pilot interventions, develop training programs, and
    propose promising public private partnership in these sectors.
    5.    Design and implement an extension strategy for rolling out SMART skills (Ag extension trainings) and agronomic trainings in the context of the project. This will include strategies for working with producer groups (processors inclusive) to deliver multiple technologies including small livestock production that will make agribusiness work for small holders.
    6.    With support from Technical Program Director and SnAs design and implement a business models for commercializing village agro-dealers and delivery processing/post-harvest equipment (as well as PICS storage bags) that will stimulate rural agribusiness that guarantees sustainability in project locations.
    7.    In collaboration with M&E Director, be involved in M&E system development for the quality collection of data in the field. Ensure CSO program teams field-test and revise monitoring tools as required. Work with the Technical Program Director, M&E Director and program staff to identify and implement appropriate ICT4D solutions (including training of CSOs and project
    officers) for registration of producers' groups and tracking of their agricultural business performance.
    8.    With Technical Program Director and TAs, organize and support technical trainings. community of practice meetings and document best practices, lesson learned and success stories.
    9.    Develop and maintain strong collaboration with CRS and partner organizations in the carry out of the project with emphasis on improved agricultural production for increased productivity
    10.    Work with ICRISAT, IITA and NARS on the timely and effective use of resource persons and demonstration activities

    QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:      
    1.    Master's degree in Agriculture or related field
    2.    At least six years of working experience in agriculture, development or food security programs with a focus on supporting sustainable agriculture with small-holderfarmers.
    3.    Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
    4.    Experience with participatory methods and partnerships
    5.    Proven experience in developing effective business models for sustainable services for small holder farmers.
    6.    Proven experience in analyzing gender and applying gender-responsive methods to project
    implementation.
    7.    Excellent English language oral and written communication skills training and facilitation skills. Fluency in Hausa language is an added advantage as well as experience with northern Nigerian
    agriculture.
    8.    Understanding of faith-based organizations and capacity-building in local partnerships
    9.    Experience in staff development and partner capacity
    10.    Understanding of U.S Government grant provisions, policies and guidelines, including reporting requirements and Caritas agencies
    11.         Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of time.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should download the application form using this link http://goo.gl/8OOQcp and send with a detailed resume as attached MS word documents to NG_HR@global.crs.org

    Completed applications should reach us before 5pm, Thursday 26th of April, 2015. Applicants must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the application form and in the subject of their email e.g. Senior Program Manager Sokoto State. Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

    Equal opportunity:
    CRS is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply".

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    "CRS' recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation".

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