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  • Posted: Nov 10, 2021
    Deadline: Nov 24, 2021
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    SAA and its SG2000 country programs work in close collaboration with national agricultural extension services across sub-Saharan Africa, improving their operational activities and strengthening the abilities of their front-line staff. SAA’s sister organization - the Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE) - specializes in building the talen...
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    Coordinator for Monitoring, Evaluation, Report and Communication (MERC)

    Job Description

    • The Coordinator for MERC unit is the key representative of the MERC activities at country level. In consultation with the Country Director (CD)/Deputy Country Director (DCD)
    • S/he oversees the overall planning, implementation, coordination and supervision of MERC related activities at country level and provides reports accordingly.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Lead development of project documents including monthly/annual work plan and budget of MERC activities.
    • Design survey tools and methodologies (qualitative & quantitative) of MERC and lead data collection, analysis, documentation, reporting and information sharing.
    • Designs and prepare training packages (leaflets, handouts, etc.) for use by staff and others in the field (e.g, survey enumerators and data entry technicians)
    • Plan, lead and supervise monitoring activities, and collect relevant and reliable data/information by conducting baseline and other surveys to carry out impact/economical assessment in line with AOP/GOP indicators.
    • Write monthly quarterly, and biannual and annual technical reports and share the reports as evidence to enhance appropriate and timely management decision-making towards improving program quality and performance.
    • Develop publications including policy briefs and journal articles attributed to SAA work and share with key partners and stakeholders.
    • Disseminate achievements of SAA to relevant audiences through the use of appropriate communication channels
    • Collect information on other donors on MERC and write project proposal in consultation with CD/DCD.
    • Promote synergy among other themes along the value-chain.
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Minimum requirement of B.Sc / M.Sc in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Management Information Systems or relevant
    • 12 / 14 years of experience on relevant field respectively
    • English Proficiency:Q2 (Especially writing skills)
    • Microsoft Office: Advance knowledge of power point, Word and Excel
    • Ability to use Data collection technologies such as GPS, Arc-GIS, etc.
    • Ability to use MS ACCESS, SPHINX, SPSS, Stata or any other data management software
    • Knowledge of Econometrics and statistical analysis and excellent reporting skill
    • Excellent project coordination and management skills.

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    Coordinator for Regenerative Agriculture (C-RA)

    Job Description

    • The Coordinator RA coordinates and leads the Regenerative Agriculture team consisting of at least a Program Officer and/or a Senior Program Officer, and in coordination with other Strategic Focus Areas, carry out program activities that contribute to the implementation of regenerative agriculture using value chain extension approach.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Lead development of Regenerative Agriculture program (monthly/quarterly/annual) work-plan and budget and also lead the development of partnerships.
    • Conduct, analyze and report on Crop productivity extension needs assessment and contribute to baseline surveys in selected sites in collaboration with other themes and other partners.
    • Analyze and develop extension models to promote value chain in selected sites.
    • Plan, organize, coordinate and conduct training on Regenerative Agriculture or Subject Matter Specialists (SMS) /Development Agents (DA) and farmers, especially women, youth and PwDs at appropriate times.
    • Analyze the technical performance and economic viability of SAA extension models that would contribute to the strategic focus areas, especially sustainable intensification, soil health and crop productivity.
    • Develop Regenerative Agriculture training materials for use by trainers and farmers under the guidance of CD and DCD.
    • Source, package, Implement and manage Regenerative Agricultural technologies and program including monitoring, progress and ensuring timely completion of program activities.
    • Identify and work with relevant stakeholders, including policy-makers and government officials in monitoring and implementation for extension model development.
    • Promote value-chain extension services along Regenerative Agriculture activities and provide timely feedback among staff and partners, and maintain up-to-date reports.
    • In consultation with CD and DCD, supervise and evaluate staff, and train them in relevant topics to update and improve their technical expertise.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual technical reports and submit to CD and DCD.
    • Participate in fund raising (Proposal writing), and lead development of MoUs.
    • Collect information on other donors on Regenerative Agriculture and write project proposals in consultation with CD and DCD.
    • Promote synergy among other themes along the value chain.
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • B.Sc / M.Sc in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agriculture Extension, or relevant Education
    • 12 / 14 years of experience on relevant field respectively
    • English Proficiency: Level C2 (Especially writing skills)
    • Microsoft Office: Advance knowledge of Power point, Word and Excel
    • Knowledge of Biometry, Experimental Designs and statistical analysis and good reporting skills
    • Excellent knowledge, experience and skills in Regenerative Agriculture
    • Excellent project coordination and management skills
    • Skills and knowledge on ICT (GPS and e-extension tools)
    • Agri-business skills

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    Post Harvest & Agro-Processing (PHAP) Program Officer (PO)

    Job Description

    • The Program Officer (PO) PHAP assists the PHAP Coordinator and Senior Program Officer in carrying out activities that contribute to the implementation of value-chain extension approach to attain SAA goal.
    • S/he complements the job of the PHAP Coordinator and is tasked with specific technical responsibility such as promotion of PHAP machines, or developing nutrition- intervention, or other sub-sector of the post-production sub-sector of the value chain.
    • S/he reports to the PHAP Coordinator.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Assist PHAP Coordinator in development of PHAP program (monthly/quarterly/annual) work plan and budget
    • Assist in conducting PHAP needs assessment and contribute to baseline surveys in selected sites in collaboration with other themes.
    • Assist PHAP Coordinator to develop an extension program to promote improved post-harvest handling, storage and other value-adding technologies, including the development of off-farm agro-processing enterprise and improving nutrition for rural families. Specifically, advise on economic viability of selected technologies
    • Assist in Planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting business-oriented training on economic analysis of PHAP technologies, development and management of agro- enterprises, skills development on market negotiations and product promotion, and basic business skills for farmers and agro-processor, especially women, youth and PwDs.
    • Contribute to the development of PHAP training materials for use by trainers and farmers along with PHAP Coordinator and other members of the team.
    • Support PHAP Theme Coordinators and the team to implement programs to promote PHAP technologies and agro-processing enterprises, specifically monitor the economic performances of the promoted technologies and agro-processing enterprises, and advise on using them profitably; identify market opportunities and link farmers and processor to these markets.
    • Backstop project activities through regular field visits to provide technical guidance and advice to the extension field staff and other stakeholders on time and collect yield and economic data, analyze and produce field reports.
    • Assist the team in conducting technology demonstrations, Farmers' Field Days, agricultural show and experience sharing tours on the use and management of the promoted PHAP technologies,
    • Provide feedback to colleagues and partners on technology selection, performance and impacts through demonstrations, meetings and reports.
    • Assist PHAP Coordinator in preparing monthly, quarterly biannual and annual technical reports.
    • Participate actively in inter-theme activities along the value chain
    • Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

    Education Background and Experience

    • Minimum requirement: B.Sc / M.Sc in Agricultural Engineering, Post-harvest Management, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, Agriculture Economics, Rural Development, or any other relevant Education
    • 5 / 7 years of working experience on relevant field respectively.
    • English Proficiency: Level C1 (Especially writing skills), English Proficiency for Mali: Intermediate, French Proficiency for Mali: Advanced
    • Microsoft Office: Intermediate knowledge of Power point, Word and Excel
    • Basic knowledge on Econometric and statistical analysis and good reporting skills
    • Works with minimum supervision on developing business plan and analyzing economic viability of Agro-enterprises
    • Has basic knowledge and practice on agricultural machines operations and maintenance
    • Has ability to demonstrate and design simple agricultural equipment
    • Has skills in handling groups with diverse areas of competence.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their Applications with the Non-returnable documents below to: claraogbe@saa-safe.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
    Or
    Submit their Applications with the Non-returnable documents to:
    The Country Director,
    Sasakawa Africa Association,
    No. 8 Kura Road, Off Magajin Rumfa,
    P.M.B. 5190,
    Kano State.

    Non-returnable Documents to be Submitted

    • Application Letters stating intent of interest.
    • Curriculum Vitae with 3 Referees
    • Copies of Credentials.

    Note

    • Candidates will be pre-screened and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
    • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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