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: Agro-processing Specialist
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.
Functions and Responsibilities
- The incumbent under guidance of SPC will coordinate and identify improved agro-processing technologies which are apt for all processing activities of all the crops, livestock and fisheries supported under this project.
- The incumbent will further work on dissemination and follow-up on identified agro-processing technologies.
Qualifications and Experience
- First degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, and other related disciplines.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, agro processing and supply chain management
- Previous experience in value chain development including vertical and horizontal coordination of farmers group and backward integration
- Ability to build partnership with technology innovation centres, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.
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.