Program Officer - Regenerative Agriculture (C-RA) at Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) - 2 Openings

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is a non-governmental organization that promotes demonstration and widespread adoption of improved pre- and post-production agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers. SM assists host Country agricultural development program through its country program. The project is implemented through the three strategic Focus areas: Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture and Market Oriented Agriculture to develop agricultural extension advisory services and to establish a relevant, efficient and effective Monitoring, Evaluation, Recording and Communication system.

We are recruiting qualified candidates of Nigerian Nationals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer for Regenerative Agriculture (C-RA)

Location: Nigeria
Slot: 2 Openings

Job Description

• The Program Officer for Regenerative Agriculture assists the Coordinator and Senior Program Officer for Regenerative Agriculture in carrying out activities that contribute to the implementation of crop productivity within the value chain extension approach to attain SM goals.
• S/he complements the job of the Coordinator PA and is tasked with specific technical responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist PA Coordinator in planning and budgeting PA activities of the organization.
• Assist on PA needs assessment and contribute to baseline survey in selected sites in collaboration with other themes.
• Support PA Coordinator to develop and implement training programs to promote productivity enhancing value-chains in selected sites.
• Support in planning, organizing, coordinating and conduct training on PA for Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs)/Extension agents (EAs) and farmers, especially women, youth & People with Disabilities (PwDs).
• Support and participate in selection of project sites for implementation of planned activities, in collaboration with stakeholders, especially Agricultural Offices.
• Ensure that inputs required for the Project activities are timely procured and distributed to the respective project sites.
• Assist in implementing and managing PA program including monitoring progress and ensuring timely completion of program activities.
• Collect data and maintain the database of PA activities.
• 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 in organizing and coordinating value-chain activities such as Farmers’ Field Days, Agricultural Shows and Experience sharing Tours at appropriate sites, in collaboration with partner Agricultural Offices and other stakeholders.
• Provide feedback to thematic colleagues and partners on technology selection, performance (agronomic and economic) and impacts through demonstrations, meetings and reports.
• Assist PA 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agriculture extension, or relevant education
• 5/7 years working experience on relevant field respectively
• English Proficiency: Level B2 (Especially writing skills)
• Microsoft Office: Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel. Power point should be intermediate
• Basic knowledge of Biometry, Experimental Design and Statistical analysis and good reporting skill
• Project implementation skills
• Skills in using ICT (GPS and e-extension tool)
• Basic agri-business skills.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates Should:
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Note

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