Agronomist Officer at Sahei Gender Development Initiative (Katsina & Sokoto)

Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI). The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. The organization focuses in the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. The organization has experienced staff that are equipped with knowledge, skills to response when the need arises. The organizations staff can work all over the liberated LGAs of Borno State.

The organization was established to promote well-being of individuals and alleviate the suffering of conflict affected people and the vulnerable groups of people in Northeastern Nigeria. In pursuit of its mission, the Organization works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist Officer

Location: Katsina and Sokoto
Job type: Contract
Duration: 9 months with possible extension

Job Description

• The Agronomist Officer will support the implementation of agricultural and livelihood interventions, focusing on sustainable farming practices, climate-smart agriculture, and capacity building for local farmers.
• The role involves working closely with communities, farmer groups, and field teams to improve crop production, soil management, and overall food security.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement agronomic activities, including farmer training and field demonstrations.
• Support the development and distribution of improved seed varieties and farming inputs.
• Monitor and evaluate agricultural practices at the field level.
• Promote climate-smart agriculture and integrated pest management.
• Build the capacity of local farmers on good agronomic practices (GAP).
• Collaborate with other technical officers (e.g., Livelihoods, M&E) for integrated programming.
• Collect data and contribute to reports on agricultural progress and outcomes.
• Provide technical support for the creation of community demonstration plots.
• Liaise with government agencies, research institutes, and agricultural extension workers.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural extension, agronomic fieldwork, or food security programs.
• Proven knowledge of local agricultural systems and practices.
• Experience working with rural communities and farmer groups.
• Strong communication, training, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to speak local languages (e.g., Hausa) is an advantage.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural communities.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• Interested candidates should complete and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Name_ Position you applied for”.
• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.