Productivity Enhancement Specialist at the Kaduna State Government (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)

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The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in conjunction with World Bank, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the implementation of the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Support Improvement Project (APPEALS) in the capacity below:

Job Title: Productivity Enhancement Specialist

Location: Kaduna

Project Summary

The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.

Functions 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, equipment and machine.

Qualifications and Experience

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 centres, extension organizations and technology innovation centres 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.

Application Closing Date
12PM; 7th February, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
State Secretariat,
Yakubu Gowon Way,
Kaduna State.

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