Policy Development Specialist at TechnoServe

 The specialist will support the state government in the development of an Agricultural Policy document, which will strengthen and guide the operations of agricultural promotion and investment in the project state. This is a contract position based in Abuja, over a twelve (12) weeks period. The policy document must be completed within the specified consultancy time frame.

As Policy Development Specialist you will:

• Facilitate agricultural development through value chain approach
• Enhance effectiveness of the sector by strengthening agricultural research, innovation, and extension
• Prioritize infrastructure development in the agricultural sector
• Promote agricultural mechanization and target research to develop appropriate machinery
• Promote state opportunities for private sector investment in agriculture
• Foster inclusion of youth, women and other vulnerable groups in agricultural sector with emphasis on employment generation and poverty reduction
• Enhance inter-governmental collaboration in policy planning and implementation
• Ensure inclusive and equitable management of agricultural resources
• Provide technical support to partners and facilitate development of policy document
• Propose strategy and guidance for policy formulation and all other activities
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders and project partners to gather necessary background information
• Jointly review completed policy document with assembled team before submission to state government
• Any other tasks that may be assigned

You will have:​

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 3 years of work experience conducting similar assignment
• Knowledge of government systems and policy development processes
• Ability to develop well written, cohesive analyses and reports
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, analytical and policy strategy skills
• Ability to travel (40% travel involved)
• This position is only open to candidates with Nigerian work eligibility