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

Function and Responsibilities

• The incumbent under guidance of SPC will coordinate and identify improved agro-processing technologies which are apt for all processing activities of all the crops, livestock and fisheries supported under this project.
• The incumbent will further work on dissemination and follow- up on identified agro-processing technologies.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• First degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural mechanization, Agronomy, Food technology, Agricultural Economics, and other related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, agro processing and supply chain management
• Previous experience in value chain development including vertical and horizontal coordination of farmers group and backward integration
• Ability to build partnership with technology innovation centers, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions