The Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in conjunction with World Bank, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the implementation of the World Bank Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement And Livelihood Support Improvement Project (APPEALS) in the capacity below:
Job Title: State Project Coordinator
Location: Kaduna
Project Summary
- The World Bank APPEALS Project seeks to catalyse improved livelihood through increased agro-processing and significant growth in productivity.
- Eligible beneficiaries are small farmer groups or cooperative societies, small and medium commercial farmers, and youth and women.
- The project aims to increase value addition of priority agricultural value chains in six states, including Kaduna.
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
- Heads 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 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 the local language is a major advantage.
Application Closing Date
12PM; 7th February, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:
Office of the Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
State Secretariat,
Yakubu Gowon Way,
Kaduna State.