Value Chain Advisor at Farm Innovation Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• Support in coordinating the activities of the smallholder/rural farmers and extension officers.
• Support program implementation during the value chain analyses and, consequently outlined in the value chain upgrading strategies for the target value chains.

Responsibilities
This will include:

• Work closely with the team to support the program development of activity concept notes that adhere to the work plan.
• Liaise with the program manager to maintain collaboration, identify roadblocks to developing concept notes, and propose solutions.
• Work with the team to develop early drafts of annual work plans.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Donor’s policies and assist in developing success story topics for the Communications Team.
• Support in the development of program strategies, subproject documents, implementation plans, and activity budgets.
• Give support in ensuring the availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall project management.
• Keep track of the project performance and provide regular updates to the State Project Manager on the implementation.
• Remain informed on the program implementations by ensuring strict adherence to the current best practices.
• Participate in the daily situation of the project and provide project updates to the State Project Manager.
• Keep track of the project progress and update the State Project Manager on the project implementation.
• Work with the extension officers to oversee capacity-building activities for the farmers in focus locations in Adamawa.

Requirements

• Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong understanding of market systems and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.