Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on vulnerable children, agriculture, health and HIV, extractives and governance, and peace building programming.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Advisor, Value Chain Services
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- CRS is recruiting a Technical Advisor, Value Chain Services for an upcoming agriculture project in Nigeria, which is contingent on donor funding.
- The Technical Advisor shall work with the project Value Chain Director and key stakeholders to collaboratively design and implement strategies for agribusiness and competitiveness.
- The position requires comprehensive understanding and experience in the areas of agricultural development, value chain services (such as agro-inputs supply, post-harvest management and finance), private sector engagement and capacity building.
Requirements
- He or she should also have at least a Master's Degree in Agriculture or Development related field plus 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in the areas specified above.
Application Closing Date
20th December, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "Application Form Below" and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document to:
[email protected] indicating in the subject line of their application the job title
Click here to download Application Form (MS Word)
Note: Applications will be accessed on a rolling basis and interviews conducted until this position is competently filled.