Kogi State Government, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources Lokoja, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Women and Youth/Livelihood Specialist (State Project Office)
Location: Kogi
Function and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of SPC, the specialist will coordinate women and youth livelihood support activities under the project.
- The incumbent will further work with the project team to ensure gender main streaming in the project.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A minimum of Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, MBA, Economics, Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, and other related disciplines
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in development projects (with livelihood components)
- Experienced in participatory stakeholder consultation and engagement
- Demonstrated ability to mobilise group for action e.g. group formation, credit administration or social action
- Excellent facilitation skills and experience in preparing and reviewing business plans or proposal
- Good knowledge of social development’safeguard issues such as gender and youth policies & issues
- Strong knowledge of computer applications including Geo-enabling or Geographical Information System skill is an added advantage
- Experience in coordinating stakeholder feedback or inquiries
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.