Agriculture Deputy Program Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Agriculture Deputy Program Manager,  Damaturu, Yobe State
The Agriculture Deputy Program Manager is responsible for directing the implementation of agricultural and rural development projects. The Agriculture Deputy PM will be directly under the supervision of the Agriculture Program Manager. He/ She will be responsible in supporting the Agriculture Program manager for planning and implementing the activities according to the project’s outline. The incumbent will assist in proposing solutions and improvements concerning the project’s progress under the guidance and direct supervision of the Agriculture Program Manager.

Summary of Key Objectives:
•    Support the implementation of agricultural activities 
•    Participate in the evaluation and reorientation of the project 
•    Manage the project’s team 
•    To support in local ACF representation and coordination with other stakeholders within the intervention area 
•    Maintenance of high technical standards. 
•    Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter

Qualifications;
Degree in agronomy, Food security and related fields and previous work experience 
 
Essential Skills & Experience:  
•    Analytical capacity 
•    Capacity to supervise a team  
•    Good relational qualities – 
•    Good knowledge of  techniques and agricultural production systems  
•    Computer knowledge (Word, Excel)

Preferred
•    Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
•    Previous experience with ACF
•    Previous humanitarian programming experience
•    Capacity to write high quality reports
•    Previous team management and activity planning experience