State Programme Coordinator (SPC) at International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - Taraba

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations (UN) Development Agent with its head office at Rome, Italy. The Agency collaborates with developing countries to develop their afro-economic potentials. In Nigeria, FAD has proposed to partner wit h sits (6) States in the Federation to promote the production, processing (to add value) and marketing of Rice and Cassava, Taraba is one of the participating states, to order to pot in place the machinery for the takeoff of the Agency in Taraba state, the necessary key staffs to run the project are here by invited to apply for the position below.

Members of the public including both retired and serving civil servants are therefore invited to apply to fill the following position in the State Programme Management Unit:

Job Title: State Programme Coordinator (SPC)

Location: Taraba State

Main Responsibilities
The State programme Coordinator (SPQ is responsible for the coordination of project activities in the state, as well as managing the SPMU office,

Specific duties

• Head of the secretariat of the state steering committee (SSC)
• Oversee thn implementation of she programme within the state
• Supervise the Staff of SPMU office
• liaise wish other relevant programmes technical departments and she participating local Government Councils to ensure synergy for effective implementation of field activities.
• Oversee contracting of support staff, consultants, and service providers.
• Prepare the state annual work plan and budget based on the consolidated commodity cluster action plan and submit to PMU and lFAD for approval.
• Facilitate regular meeting of Farmer Organizations in the area of production processing and marketing.
• Coordinate regular monitoring visits and technical support by SFMU experts to farmer Organizations.

Qualification and Experience

• M.Sc degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience including at least 3 years in a management position.
• Good writing skills and computer literacy will be advantage.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2014

Method of Application
Candidates are advised to see the Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources for details of Responsibilities and Specific duties for these vacancies.
Interested candidates are invited to apply for position of their interests and submit same to:

The Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
PMB 1080
Jalingo, Taraba State.

Note: Candidates are to attach their resume and submit their applications to the above address.
Screening and interview of candidates will take place on the 26th of August 2014.

Interview Venue
Conference Hall, FADAMA III Office,
Jalingo from 09:00 AM.