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Overall Function and Responsibilities of the Position
- The State Project Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities in the State, as well as managing the Agro-Processing.
- Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support Office.
Specific Duties of the Position
- Head the secretariat of the State Steering Committee (SSC).
- Overall implementation of Project within the State.
- Supervise staff of state office.
- Liaise with other relevant programmes and technical departments in the State,
- Oversees contracting of support staff and consultants, particularly Agro-Processing Service Providers.
- Ensure timely reporting and quality of reports to NPC/SSC
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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Overall Function and Responsibilities of the Position
- Under the supervision of the State Project Coordinator respectively, the incumbent will coordinate the procurement of all goods, works and services financed under the project.
Specific Duties of the Position
- Preparation of procurement plans for implementation of the project.
- Prepare Bidding documents.
- Responsible for day-to-day procurement activities as contained in the PIM.
- Update and implement the procurement manual.
- Initiate procurement and training workshops.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A first degree or HND in Engineering, Purchasing and Supply, 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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Overall Function and Responsibilities of the Position
- Under the supervision of the State Project Coordinator respectively, the incumbent will be responsible for generation of project specific information on progress, processes and performance.
- Analyses and aggregation of data generated at various levels to track progress, process quality and project sustainability.
- S/He will also document and disseminate feedback and key lessons learnt to relevant users and stakeholders.
Specific Duties of the Position
- Implement monitoring and evaluation of results and impact of the project
- Track performance indicators and develop operational arrangements for collecting, analyzing. and reporting project data feeding into the result framework
- Develop Management Information System (MIS) for the project.
- Conduct impact evaluation and beneficiary assessments.
- Produce and disseminate periodic progress reports. Undertake relevant surveys as may be required.
- Assist the State Project Coordinator in the preparation of Work plan and Budget.
- Initiate Project M&E workshops and training for Project Officers.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Masters’ 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;
- Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation
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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
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Function and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of State project coordinator, the incumbent will coordinate and identify productivity enhanced inputs, equipment and machines for all production nodes of value chains supported under this project.
- The incumbent will disseminate and follow- up on adoption of the improved inputs, eouioment and machine.
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 adviso& 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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Function and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of SPC, the specialist will coordinate women and youth livelihood support activities under the project.
- The incumbent will further work with the project team to ensure gender main streaming in the project.
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 development projects (with livelihood components)
- Experienced in participatory stakeholder consultation and engagement
- Demonstrated 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 proposal
- 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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Function and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of SPC, the specialist will develop and implement communication strategy, and programs, and other IEC materials for the project
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Master’s degree 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 verbal 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
Method of Application
Applicants should send their Applications to the address below addressed to the "Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources":
The Officer of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Lokoja,
Kogi State.
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