Knowledge Management Expert at Sa’ianwara ’I’jumai Consultaire Limited (SCL)

SCL is a fully indigenous limited liability Agro-Allied company registered in 2010. With a focus on Environment, Crops, Livestock, and People, SCL is committed to transforming the agricultural landscape and contributing to sustainable development. Our Farm-Farmer School, located within our 100-hectare farm, provides hands-on training in regenerative agriculture to farmers, institutions, policymakers, trainers, and extension workers.

Our vision is to restore the lost glory of agriculture as a vital sector for sustaining the Nigerian people. Our mission is to produce premium products and services through modern concepts and technology, making Agro-Allied Business a major source of economic empowerment and livelihood for Nigerians.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Knowledge Management Expert

Locations: Maitama, Kwali - Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Department: Communications Department
Reports To: Project Manager

Job Summary

• The Knowledge Management (KM) Expert will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to capture, document, and share regenerative agriculture knowledge. 
• This role involves collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, SCL’s RA technical experts/technicians / Researchers, policymakers, and agro-allied organisations to build a robust knowledge-sharing ecosystem and cultivate a culture of knowledge sharing, advocacy as well as continuous learning and improvement for sustainable agricultural growth. 
• The Expert will also collaborate on communication efforts to promote best practices in soil regeneration, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and organic farming.

Key Responsibilities
Knowledge Management & Communication Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement a knowledge management strategy focused on regenerative agriculture.
• Design policies and frameworks for documenting soil health practices, carbon farming, biodiversity enhancement, and agroecological innovations.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement through effective knowledge dissemination and relationship management.

Knowledge Capture, Documentation, and Communication:

• Identify key knowledge areas within SCL’s RA methods and develop mechanisms for documentation and sharing.
• Implement best practices for content management, including document control, versioning, and accessibility of RA farming data.
• Provide strategic support in managing corporate communications, including branding, messaging, and media relations.

Knowledge Sharing, Farmer Engagement, and Advocacy:

• Develop and execute knowledge-sharing initiatives to educate farmers and stakeholders on soil regeneration, composting, cover cropping, and agroforestry.
• Leverage training and engagement sessions/workshops/forums to facilitate peer learning and experience exchange.
• Promote advocacy campaigns to increase awareness and policy support for regenerative agriculture.

Technology and Digital Knowledge Management:

• Develop new or strengthen existing digital knowledge management systems tailored to agricultural data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Leverage digital platforms such as mobile applications, online forums, and social media to foster knowledge-sharing among farmers and industry stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives.
• Continuously refine knowledge management processes based on research advancements, farmer feedback, and industry best practices.

Risk Management, Compliance, and Crisis Communication:

• Ensure SCL’s knowledge management processes align with national and international regenerative agriculture standards and environmental policies.
• Develop crisis communication strategies to safeguard the organisation’s reputation in the agricultural sector.
• Safeguard SCL’s proprietary knowledge while promoting open sharing within regulatory frameworks.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Agricultural Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in knowledge management, agricultural communications, organic farming, or sustainable agriculture.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in knowledge management systems, content management tools, and digital communication platforms.
  • Experience with data analysis, taxonomy development, and agricultural information management.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with farmers, researchers, policymakers, and agro-allied businesses to drive knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Knowledge Management (CKM) or related.
• Experience in agricultural extension services, sustainability programs, or digital transformation initiatives in farming.
• Familiarity with emerging KM trends, and enterprise search technologies for the agricultural sector.

Work Environment:

• In-office work based on organizational policies.
• May require occasional travel for training, workshops, or agricultural field visits.

Deliverables for Knowledge Management Expert (Regenerative Agriculture):
Foundation and Strategy Development:

• Develop a Knowledge Management Plan for SCL
• Review and develop a comprehensive KM and communication strategy.
• Identify key stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, policymakers, and researchers.
• Restructure existing knowledge-management platform.

Content Creation & Farmer Engagement:

• Develop a comprehensive Knowledge Management (KM) framework that integrates past and present research, key learnings, and knowledge areas that are specific to SCL.
• Develop knowledge-sharing articles on soil health, biodiversity and productivity based on RA.
• Collect baseline data from participating smallholder farmers on knowledge gaps.
• Publish digital newsletter(s) on regenerative agriculture.

Documentation:

• Liaise with the communication team to finalize video tutorials on SCL’s regenerative farming practices.
• Document at least best-case farming studies from project participants.
• Evaluate stakeholder engagement metrics.

Expanding Knowledge Management Systems:

• Launch an online knowledge repository for regenerative agriculture.
• Facilitate a radio or podcast session on SCL Regenerative Agriculture methods.
• Document progress reports from early adoption of regenerative practices by participating smallholder farmers.
• Facilitate SCL’s participation in a roundtable discussion with policymakers on climate-smart farming and policies.

Strengthening Digital Engagement:

• Support the communication team in publishing at least 1 social media post per week on regenerative farming.
• Explore and initiate a monthly farmer Q&A session on WhatsApp/Facebook/Call Center etc.
• Develop a toolkit on regenerative farming techniques.

Monitoring & Evaluation of Knowledge Sharing:

• Assess farmer RA adoption rate (based on feedback).
• Publish research briefs on the impact of SCL’s Regenerative farming techniques.
• Conduct a peer learning session between farmers & researchers.
• Strengthen existing database of documented regenerative farming successes.

Expanding Advocacy & Visibility:

• Organize a community demonstration farm visit.
• Publish success stories from farmers implementing regenerative methods.
• Establish a mentorship network connecting experienced and new smallholder farmers.
• Update SCL’s knowledge repository with new farming techniques.

Strengthening Institutional Partnerships:

• Engage new partners (e.g., NGOs, research institutes) for collaboration.
• Host an online seminar on sustainable farming policy & practice.
• Update knowledge-sharing materials based on new findings as appropriate.

Farmer-Led Knowledge Sharing & Digital Expansion:

• Launch a video series featuring successful regenerative farmers.
• Conduct a case study on soil fertility improvements in local farms.
• Assess engagement levels on digital platforms & adjust strategies.

Policy Influence & Advanced Training:

• Draft policy recommendations based on farming outcomes.
• Organize an advanced training session on carbon farming techniques.
• Update digital knowledge tools with emerging best practices.

Finalizing Knowledge Products & Publicity:

• Publish a comprehensive regenerative agriculture guidebook.
• Conduct a public awareness campaign on sustainable farming.
• Develop an interactive farmer learning module.
• Hold a stakeholder feedback session for final refinements.

Evaluation & Future Planning:

• Conduct a year-end evaluation of knowledge-sharing activities.
• Publish a final report on impact & recommendations.
• Develop a SCL KM work plan for 2026.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online complete an online application form and submit their resumes and cover letter to: recruitment@sclng.com.