Zonal Agro-Processing/Agribusiness Officer at Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Zonal Program Coordinator, the Zonal Agro-Processing/Agribusiness Officer will assess the constraint on agro processing/agribusiness and develop a road map and strategy for modernizing the agro-processing industry.

Specific Duties:

• Identify the main institutional, infrastructure. and technical constraints to increasing value addition in agriculture, including barriers to entry of the private sector.
• Assess the technical adequacy of the agro-processing industry and, together with the agribusiness specialist on the NPCT, recommend interventions to improve and modernize the industry.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing or Business Management
• A Masters degree in any one of these areas is added advantage.
• At least 8 years experience in farm planning and economic analysis with extensive experience in small to medium scale agro-enterprise management.
• He/She will have extensive practical experience in the domestic agro-processing industry. Experience with externally funded development programs would be desirable, preferably with experience in market oriented projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate. monitor, and report on his/her own work plan, including meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated, team player, able to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and community outreach skills.
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with results-based management.
• Working knowledge of the operational modalities for national and international NGOs is desirable.

Location and Reporting
Officers of the ATASP-1 will be located at the Zonal Program Headquarters, reporting to their respective Zonal Program Coordinators.

Terms of Appointment
maximum of five years, renewable every year subject to satisfactory performance. The performance criteria will be the indicator for assessing every officer.