Technical Coordinator, Capacity Development (CD) at Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is an international non-governmental organization working in close collaboration with national agricultural extension systems in Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda to support smallholder farmers along agricultural value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Coordinator, Capacity Development (CD) (N3)

Location: Abuja

Background

• We are seeking to recruit qualified candidates of Nigerian national for projects of which one is to be funded by the Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs project (MOFA) - a 1-year development project which aims are on the revitalization of rice cooperatives and decarbonization of rice production under the Nasarawa Agricultural Development Program, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
• The project seeks to strengthen the functions of two rice cooperatives in Nasarawa State through the development of infrastructure, such as storage for aggregation centers.
• It also aims to promote digitalization through mobile apps and decarbonize the rice production and processing process. The second vacancy is under the Nippon Foundation core project, where a qualified candidate shall be recruited for its SAFE Program under capacity building initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direction of the Country Director, SAA Nigeria Office, the Technical Coordinator will carry out the following activities:

• Catalyzing dialogue with stakeholders to form partnerships for the purposes of agricultural extension human resource development;
• Assisting universities and agricultural colleges in developing and establishing sustainable demand-driven programs for mid-career extension staff and other extension personnel;
• Monitoring the implementation of the programs at the respective universities and colleges of agriculture including the implementation of Supervised Enterprise Projects (SEPs);
• Advising the respective universities on best approach for program implementation
• Organizing and running training, experience-sharing and programmatic workshops and events;
• Identify and nurture synergy with other donors and bilateral agencies with similar interests in agricultural extension services;
• Provides Quarterly and Annual reports;
• Supports capacity building of Farmer Based Organization in Nigeria Performs any other tasks as assigned by Country Director.

Education Background and Experience

• PhD in Agricultural Extension / Advisory Services or Social Sciences or closely related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years in the field of agricultural development and technology transfer.
• Excellent English (writing and speaking)
• International work experience preferred Proven writing skills
• Experience in catalysing networks
• Negotiating skills at all levels
• Experience with innovative, non-conventional, demand-driven degree programs Have some teaching experience as a way of monitoring the quality of the programs; Strong organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application and Recruitment Procedures

• Interested professionals are requested to submit an application, including the following non-returnable documents:
  • Application Letters stating intent of interest,
  • Curriculum Vitae with three 3 Referees,
  • Copies of credentials.
• All applications must be made electronically using the link above.
• Candidates will be pre-screened and only short-listed ones will be invited for interview.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.