Program Technical Advisor at Corus International

Job Brief:

• The Program Technical Advisor will lead the development and implementation of zonal work and will ensure strong local stakeholders' engagement. The Program Technical Advisor will provide technical guidance, capacity strengthening and supervise Agriculture extension Officers in each zone.

Position Summary:

• The Program Technical Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences. agronomy, agricultural economics or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5 - 7 years demonstrated experience in cocoa field operations - nursery to harvesting.
• Must have technical expertise in the cocoa value chain, Natural Resources Management, cocoa traceability system & cropping.
• Practical field experience in managing farmers / out-grower / contract farming, business development services, and agricultural extension services.
• Proven experience in donor funding, NGOs, and cocoa certification/sustainability program.
• Understanding of cocoa seedlings production, crop management, and buyback of produce.
• Knowledge on agro-climate, soil fertility, disease & pest control, farmers organization strengthening.

• Experience with market development approaches, such as cocoa and agricultural value-chain development (linking producers to markets) programming.
• Has previous experience in the cocoa value chain, youth and women enterprise, cocoa traceability system, project management and related fields.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the values ​​of Corus and be able to model these values ​​in dealings with colleagues and partners: accompaniment, gratitude, vocation, stewardship and innovation. Understanding and commitment to development and agriculture in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical skills, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously is preferred.
• Experience in developing cross-cultural materials and information for promotional purposes.
• Strong community and cross-cultural skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Knowledge of visa procedures for international staff preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as coordinate with teams.
• Energetic, organized team player with strong problem-solving skills.