Ongoing Recruitment at Kogi State Government (Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources)

Overall Function and Responsibilities of the Position

• The State Project Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities in the State, as well as managing the Agro-Processing.
• Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support Office.

Specific Duties of the Position

• Head the secretariat of the State Steering Committee (SSC).
• Overall implementation of Project within the State.
• Supervise staff of state office.
• Liaise with other relevant programmes and technical departments in the State,
• Oversees contracting of support staff and consultants, particularly Agro-Processing Service Providers.
• Ensure timely reporting and quality of reports to NPC/SSC

Qualifications and Experience Required

• M.Sc, degree or equivalent in Agriculture. Agricultural Economics, Economics or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in a management position.
• Proven track record in the field of agriculture or rural development.
• Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an advantage.
• Fluency in local language is a major advantage.