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  • Posted: Jan 26, 2018
    Deadline: Jan 29, 2018
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    Kano State is a state located in North-Western Nigeria. Created on May 27, 1967 from part of the Northern Region, Kano state borders Katsina State to the north-west, Jigawa State to the north-east, Bauchi State to the south-east and Kaduna State to the south-west. The capital of Kano State is Kano. The state originally included Jigawa State which was made...
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    State Project Coordinator

    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.

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    Procurement Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • A First degree or HND in Engineering, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or other relevant qualification. Possession of higher degree will be an added advantage.
    • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in procurement for developmental projects.
    • Competence:
      • Demonstrated competence in procurement under externally assisted projects with specific experience in IDA/Donor funded agency.
      • Ability to communicate and write effectively and computer literacy.

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    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Extension or other relevant degree.
    • PhD's degree is an added advantage
    • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of Developmental projects.
    • Excellent knowledge of statistics and research methodology including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications.
    • Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders.
    • Demonstrate ability in report writing and presentation.

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    Agro-processing Specialist

    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 up partnership with technology innovation centers, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.

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    Productivity Enhancement Specialist

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Mechanization and other related disciplines
    • Experience working with agro-input or advisory services companies, research institute or CG center.
    • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technology dissemination projects
    • Ability to build partnership with research centers, extension organizations and technology innovation centers and agro-allied commercial technology businesses
    • Clear understanding of cropping calendar, weather information and climate smart agricultural practices.
    • Excellent understanding of value chain analysis, development and Good Agricultural Practices.

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    Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • A minimum of Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, MBA, Economics, Sociology, Gender and Development Studies and other related disciplines
    • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in developmental projects (with livelihood component)
    • Experienced in participatory stakeholder consultation and engagement
    • Demonstrate ability to mobilise group for action e.g group formation, credit administration or social action
    • Excellent facilitation skills and experience in preparing and reviewing business plans or proposals
    • Good knowledge of social development/safeguard issues such as gender and youth policies & issues
    • Strong knowledge of computer applications including Geo-enabling or Geographical Information System skill is an added advantage
    • Experience in coordinating stakeholder feedback or inquiries.

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    Communication Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • Master's degrees in Development Communications, Mass Communication, MBA, Agricultural Extension and related discipline
    • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in development communication
    • Excellent writing and communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability to prepare multimedia content e.g. features, articles, press releases, blog etc
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with media organization
    • Well - developed understanding of social media and digital communications
    • Communications experience in a private or public sector environment highly regarded.
    • Experience with Content Management Systems
    • Manage and maintain the website in collaboration with ICT/MIS officer
    • Responding to media queries.

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    Rural Infrastructure Engineer (Civil and Electrical)

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • B.Sc degree in Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering
    • Professional qualification, COREN, MNSE etc.
    • Minimum of seven (7) years field experience in construction and power/energy supply for Civil and Electrical Engineers respectively.
    • Higher qualification will be an advantage
    • Strong knowledge of computer applications including engineering design software etc.
    • Fluency in local language is a major advantage
    • Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders

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    Commercialization & Business Development Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • B.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or Business Administration with bias to Agriculture
    • Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience.
    • Fluency in English and local language widely spoken in the Project Area will be a major advantage
    • Knowledge and application of computer is essential
    • Market facilitation (market and price information), registration and approval of product with NAFDAF, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON)
    • Capacity building on product quality and standards, packaging, market linkages, and linkages to financial institutions
    • Higher qualification will be an advantage

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    Environmental Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences or other related disciplines
    • Manage and conduct environmental safeguard due diligence of new investment proposals
    • Identify all key potential environmental impacts and risks of a project and ensure that their appropriate mitigation measures are in place
    • Ensuring regular site Inspections and environmental sampling and analysis is carried out
    • Preparation of environmental reports and tracking project performance against environmental key performance indicators and targets
    • Experience at least 3 years of relevant experience in working with public or, private sector firms across industry sectors (including infrastructure, civil works, agribusiness, and/or processing) to identify environmental risk and issues and develop mitigation measures to ensure compliance with good international industry practice.

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    MIS/ICT Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • B.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics, GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology or other related disciplines
    • Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in MIS and ICT
    • Microsoft certifications is a requirement
    • Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
    • Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
    • Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
    • Replace parts as required
    • Support the roll-out of new applications
    • Set up new users’ accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
    • Test and evaluate new technology
    • Conduct electrical safety checks on computer equipment
    • Knowledge and application of computer applications such as Virtual Basic, SQL is essential including familiarity with Big data
    • Higher qualification will be an advantage.

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    Administration Officer

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • B.Sc degree in Business Administration, Sociology or other related disciplines
    • Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator or similar role
    • Solid knowledge of office procedures
    • Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
    • Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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    Facilitator

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    • B.Sc degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop or Animal Science including Fisheries
    • Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification field experience
    • Fluency in English and Local language widely spoken in the project area
    • Experience in specific value chains selected by the state is a major advantage
    • Knowledge and application of computer will be an advantage
    • Higher qualification will be an advantage.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their Applications together with all relevant Documents and their GSM number for contact to:
    The Managing Director,
    Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA),
    Km 9, Hadeja Road,
    Kano State.


    Note
    : The successful candidates will be shortlisted and notified for the date of the interview soonest.

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