Kogi State Government, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Lokoja, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: State Project Coordinator (State Project Office)
Location: Kogi
Overall Function and Responsibilities of the Position
- The State Project Coordinator (SPC) is responsible for the coordination of Project activities in the State, as well as managing the Agro-Processing.
- Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support Office.
Specific Duties of the Position
- Head the secretariat of the State Steering Committee (SSC).
- Overall implementation of Project within the State.
- Supervise staff of state office.
- Liaise with other relevant programmes and technical departments in the State,
- Oversees contracting of support staff and consultants, particularly Agro-Processing Service Providers.
- Ensure timely reporting and quality of reports to NPC/SSC
Qualifications and Experience Required
- M.Sc, degree or equivalent in Agriculture. Agricultural Economics, Economics or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in a management position.
- Proven track record in the field of agriculture or rural development.
- Good writing skills and computer literacy will be an advantage.
- Fluency in local language is a major advantage.
Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to the address below addressed to the "Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources":
The Officer of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Lokoja,
Kogi State.